Loader Operator

Lhoist Group; Calera (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Lhoist North America is seeking a Loading Operator to ensure efficient loading operations of raw materials and maintain equipment compliance. Candidates should have a high school diploma and preferably 1-2 years of experience in heavy manufacturing or mining. Safety adherence is crucial, and the role requires physical stamina and teamwork. We offer competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision

401K retirement options with employer match

Educational Assistance for continued development

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of heavy manufacturing or mining experience preferred.
• Ability to work in physically demanding environments.
• Must comply with health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Load stones and coal, maintain equipment, and ensure safety compliance.
• Perform physical tasks in challenging conditions (extreme heat/cold).
• Work efficiently as part of a team.

Skills

Reading skills

Math skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

RESPECT to people, COURAGE to be pioneers and raise the bar, and always demonstrating INTEGRITY and authenticity. Do these core values align with yours? If so, Lhoist North America may be the place for you! We are a company that believes our people make it happen and rewards talent by offering opportunities to further develop your knowledge and interests. Within our organization, we offer safety first environments, collaboration across teams, diverse and inclusive workspaces all while challenging each other to grow.

RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS:

• Must comply with company, state and governmental health and safety regulations, policies, and procedures at all times.
• Picks up raw stone unloaded by dump trucks and load this into stone hopper or haul trucks to dump into the hopper.
• Keeps stone feeders covered with stone to keep stone available for kiln production and for dump trucks to have adequate place to unload.
• Ensures that coal hopper is full at all times.
• Keeps coal in coal yard pushed up on pile for dump trucks to have adequate place to unload.
• Loads waste into trucks for haulage to waste dump.
• Loads kiln feed into customer trucks for haulage to kilns at other locations.
• Cleans settled mud and sludge from settling ponds and loads into waste trucks.
• Positions rail hopper cars under lime bins for loading as per directions from bulk loader or supervision.
• Using the required equipment checklist, performs a pre-shift safety and mechanical check on the loader/excavator.
• Performs repairs to equipment and maintains equipment as required.
• Must comply with company, state and governmental health and safety regulations, policies, and procedures at all times.
• Picks up raw stone unloaded by dump trucks and load this into stone hopper or haul trucks to dump into the hopper.
• Keeps stone feeders covered with stone to keep stone available for kiln production and for dump trucks to have adequate place to unload.
• Ensures that coal hopper is full at all times.
• Keeps coal in coal yard pushed up on pile for dump trucks to have adequate place to unload.
• Loads waste into trucks for haulage to waste dump.
• Loads kiln feed into customer trucks for haulage to kilns at other locations.
• Cleans settled mud and sludge from settling ponds and loads into waste trucks.
• Positions rail hopper cars under lime bins for loading as per directions from bulk loader or supervision.
• Using the required equipment checklist, performs a pre-shift safety and mechanical check on the loader/excavator.
• Performs repairs to equipment and maintains equipment as required.

ATTRIBUTES:

• Must be capable of working any shift, overtime, be on-call, or work seven days a week, if needed.
• Must be able to multi task with a strong sense of urgency to meet the customer needs.
• Must be able to work well within a team environment and take instructions from management and co-workers.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Must possess the basic reading and math skills.
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong record of attendance reliability.
• Must know, understand and observe all department and plant safety rules and maintain a high level of housekeeping in assigned work areas.
• Must be capable of performing the essential job duties required of this job.

Physical Demands include, but are not limited to:

• Must be physically able to perform work assigned.
• Must be physically capable of accessing all plant locations.
• Access all areas within a site which could include heights of 120 feet, confined spaces, climbing ladders or stairs, and accessing tunnels.
• Will be working at times in covered environment but mainly in a lime/mineral environment.
• The employee will be exposed to the following working conditions: Extreme Heat and Cold, Noise, Vibration, Oils, and Atmospheric Conditions such as Dust, Fumes, and Lime/Mineral Particles.
• The employee will be required to perform the following actions (from time to time): Standing, walking, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, talking, seeing, hearing and sitting.
• Ability to occasionally lift/carry 35 pounds.

Preferred Experience: 1-2 years. Previous heavy manufacturing and/or mining experience is highly preferred. Previous heavy equipment experience is desired.

Required Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent

For this position, being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment.

Lhoist North America offers a very competitive salary package that includes but is not limited to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, vacation, and disability insurance. You can plan for your future with Lhoist North America 401K retirement savings options which includes an employer match. Lhoist North America also recognizes the importance of continuing education by offering Educational Assistance to our employees to encourage continued personal development and professional growth.

Here at Lhoist North America, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these protected characteristics. We encourage applications from all individuals and strongly support diversity in our workplace. We strive to create an inclusive environment for everyone, and we are committed to treating everyone in a fair and equitable manner. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

About Us

The Lhoist Group is a family owned shareholding with a continuously growing global reach.

We develop high quality solutions from the finest natural mineral resources. The carbonates, oxides and speciality products bring essential functionalities to our customer processes.

Driven by a passion for excellence and innovation, our employees’ diverse knowledge and cultural backgrounds constitute the strength of the Lhoist Group.