Loader Operator

Jobtailor; Hernando (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Hernando, Mississippi is seeking an experienced Loader Operator to operate a rubber-tired loader, move bulk materials, and feed conveyors while maintaining strict safety practices.

You will start the engine, maneuver the machine, and discharge loads, with emphasis on accuracy and safety in dusty environments. The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds and passing pre-employment drug testing.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience.
• Proper certification required.
• Appropriate training and experience required.
• Practice good safety habits.
• Work in dusty or dirty surroundings.
• Follow instructions and meet set standards.
• Judge distances and slopes accurately and make decisions based on verifiable standards.
• Stoop, bend, and crouch.
• Use hands, arms, and legs fully.
• See well, either naturally or with correction.
• Lift up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to work in a drug‑free workplace and pass pre‑hire drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Operate a straight or articulated rubber-tired tractor-type loader with a front-mounted hydraulic bucket or scoop.
• Lift and transport bulk materials to and from storage or processing areas.
• Feed conveyors, hoppers, or chutes and load trucks.
• Start engine, shift gears, press pedals, and steer the loader.
• Lower, tilt, raise, and dump the bucket to move bulk material.
• Perform routine loader maintenance, including lubricating, fueling, and cleaning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Loader Operation

Bulk Material Transport

Routine Maintenance

Hydraulic Systems

Distance Judgement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Proper Certification

Job description

• Operate a straight or articulated rubber-tired tractor-type loader with a front-mounted hydraulically powered bucket or scoop
• Lift and transport bulk materials to and from storage or processing areas
• Feed conveyors, hoppers, or chutes and load trucks
• Start engine, shift gears, press pedals, and steer the loader
• Lower, tilt, raise, and dump the bucket to move bulk material
• Perform routine loader maintenance, including lubricating, fueling, and cleaning
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience
• Proper certification required
• Appropriate training and experience required
• Practice good safety habits
• Work in dusty or dirty surroundings
• Follow instructions and meet set standards
• Judge distances and slopes accurately and make decisions based on verifiable standards
• Stoop, bend, and crouch
• Use hands, arms, and legs fully
• See well, either naturally or with correction
• Lift up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds
• Ability to work in a drug‑free workplace and pass pre‑hire drug testing

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in operating rubber‑tired tractor‑type loaders, performing routine maintenance, and adhering to safety standards in various working conditions. Capable of lifting and transporting bulk materials while following instructions and meeting operational standards.

Highest‑signal resume keywords

• Loader Operation
• Routine Maintenance
• Safety Practices
• Material Handling
• Certification

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Loader Operation
• Bulk Material Transport
• Routine Maintenance
• Hydraulic Systems
• Distance Judgement

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Decision Making
• Following Instructions

Certifications & Qualifications

• Proper Certification

Industry Keywords

• High School Diploma
• GED
• Drug-Free Workplace
• Pre-Hire Drug Testing