Loader Operator

Wendling Quarries Inc.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Employee Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A family-owned quarry business in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is looking for a Front-End Loader Operator. The ideal candidate will be responsible for safely operating equipment to load materials like rock and gravel into trucks, maintaining equipment, and adhering to safety protocols. The position offers full-time hours from Monday to Friday, including health benefits, 401k, and paid time off. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Willing to travel as needed.
• Available for approximately 50 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a front-end loader.
• Load materials into trucks or crushers.
• Communicate with team to ensure efficient production.

Skills

Safe equipment operation

Communication

Maintenance skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Type: Full-time

Job Position Description

Responsible for safely and efficiently operating a front-end loader to load materials such as rock, sand, gravel, and other aggregates into haul trucks or crusher. The role involves maintaining equipment, following safety protocols, and ensuring productivity in the pit area of the quarry.

Company Introduction

Wendling Quarries, Inc. (WQI) is a third-generation family owned and operated business that produces crushed stone, sand and gravel for individuals and businesses in eastern Iowa and western Illinois.

The bedrock of our company is composed of three main values:

• Family. We share faithful commitment to each other and our vision.
• Excellence. We are great on purpose.
• Human Potential. We aspire to be the best version of ourselves.

Lastly, there is concrete proof that we are known for being able to “safely do everything we do better than everyone else”.

Job Responsibilities

• Load trucks and/or crusher keeping pace with production needs.
• Maintain consistent material flow and avoid overloading trucks.
• Communicate with truck drivers, plant operators, and supervisors to coordinate production.
• Maintain berms, quarry floor, and haul roads in quarry pit to ensure safety.
• Perform required daily maintenance and record maintenance performed. Report required repairs to Superintendent.
• Observe environmental rules by properly disposing of waste oils / lube and filters and taking care in fueling and cleaning equipment.
• Help with plant maintenance, and setup/teardown for site moves.
• Work safely with adherence to Wendling Quarries safety policy.

Job Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High School Diploma and/or GED
• Willing to travel
• Monday – Friday
• Approximately 50 hours/week
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program

How to apply

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.