Loader Operator

DataWave Technologies; Independence (OR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

DataWave Technologies is seeking a Loader Operator in Independence, Oregon. The role involves operating a heavy equipment loader to prepare organic mixes and maintain stockpiles safely.

Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in heavy equipment operation, safety practices, and effective communication. This position requires physical endurance in a dusty environment and adherence to quality standards. The term is for 10 months.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy equipment like loaders and dozers.
• Knowledge of safe practices and ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to perform safety and equipment checks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare organic mixes using a heavy equipment loader.
• Operate and maintain heavy equipment.
• Ensure stockpile safety and proper material management.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Material segregation

Safety practices

Effective communication

Job description

Job title: Loader Operator - Location: Independence, Oregon, 97351 - Duration: 10 months Term

Responsibilities

• Prepare organic mixes using a heavy equipment loader, push piles to ensure segregation of materials, and place material in the shakers to ensure a continuous flow of material.
• Operate and maintain heavy equipment (loader/dozer).
• Maintain stockpile slopes to ensure a safe work environment.
• Sit in a loader for many hours in a dusty, hot environment.
• Climb into and out of equipment repeatedly.
• Apply knowledge of safe practice and procedures.
• Read English and/or follow instructions, and communicate effectively.

Qualifications

• Prepares organic mixes by using the Bill of Materials to ensure the correct ingredients are used in the correct proportions.
• Supplies the line with a continuous supply of material.
• Pushes piles to ensure setbacks, pile height, and stockpile shaping meets the criteria set by the Department of Environmental Health Services.
• Performs a safety and equipment check before each use of the loader.
• Receives load tickets from haulers, ensures accuracy, signs, accumulates until the end of the day, and forwards the tickets in a neat and clean appearance to the office personnel for inventory entry.
• Pumps diesel fuel into the loader via an electrical pump and ensures all safety practices are used to prevent injury.
• Monitors the stockpiles for excessive heat, turns stockpiles, and ensures proper amount of water is used to prepare the stockpile for production use.
• Meets quality and quantity standards, performs correct operation and minor maintenance of equipment, and accurately verifies quantity of material.

Additional Information

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.