Loader Operator

Oldcastle APG; Illinois; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Loader Operator to join their team. This exciting role involves operating various heavy machinery in a dynamic outdoor environment, ensuring safety and efficiency while moving materials. Ideal candidates will have experience with heavy equipment and a strong commitment to safety practices. Join a company that values growth and development, offering competitive pay and comprehensive benefits. If you're ready for a rewarding challenge in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Benefits

Dental Insurance

Disability Benefits

Retirement Savings Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Opportunities for Growth

Inclusive Company Culture

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience with heavy equipment operation.
• Ability to work in extreme outdoor conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment to move bulk materials safely.
• Perform routine maintenance and inspections on equipment.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Safety Awareness

Physical Stamina

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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Job ID: 509000

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is North America's leading provider of innovative outdoor living solutions that enable customers to Live Well Outside. The manufacturer's portfolio of premier building products inspires endless possibilities while providing enduring outdoor spaces where people can connect, reflect and recharge. Award-winning brands include Belgard hardscape, Echelon Masonry, MoistureShield composite decking, RDI railing, Catalyst Fence Solutions, Sakrete packaged concrete, Amerimix mortar, Pebble Technology International pool finishes, Lawn & Garden mulches and landscape features, and Techniseal sands and sealant technologies.

**Job Summary**

This position will operate various heavy equipment, such as front-end loaders, knuckle booms, bulldozers, wheel loaders, and all-terrain forklifts, in a rugged 40 acre outdoor, paved and unpaved environment. Operators will use this heavy equipment to move bulk material throughout a manufacturing facility while adhering to safety policies and procedures.

**Job Responsibilities**

• Observe equipment operation to detect machine malfunction
• Read job specifications to determine operator adjustments and material requirements
• Perform routine maintenance to include lubricating, fueling and cleaning
• Inspect and complete equipment report daily
• Able to move levers, shift gears, depress pedals and maneuver steering wheel to operator equipment
• Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed
  
  

**Job Requirements**

• At least 2 years experience using heavy equipment/front end loader
• Must be able to work safely in a busy mulch yard, judging distances and operating equipment with precision
• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Able to read and write in English as well as record and understand numerical values
• Able to sit for extended periods, climb up & down from cab heights, work effectively in extreme outdoor climate(s) - cold, heat, rain, fog
• Able to work in harsh or extreme weather
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak or hear
• The employee will be required to sit for extended periods of time
• The employee may frequently stand on their feet
• The employee is regularly required to lift and move up to 50lbs. Occasionally the employee may need to lift up to 65lbs, – should this be the case, employees should engage in team lifting and/or use the provided equipment to safely lift
• The employee must have the capability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms, legs, and your whole body – bending, crouching, climbing - using steps and ladders, pushing pulling, stooping and reaching
• Ability to think independently while successfully functioning in a team environment, with a proven track record of contributing toward team goals
  
  

**Compensation**

• Hourly pay rate of $18.50/hour
  
  

**What CRH Offers You**

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
  
  

**About CRH**

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Other

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Wholesale Building Materials

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