Loader Operator

Westlake Chemical; Greencastle (PA, IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Loader Operator responsible for operating front-end loaders to transport bulk materials. The role involves adhering to safety policies, performing maintenance checks, and ensuring efficient operation while maintaining a clean work area.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' experience in a relevant field.
• Ability to obtain Front end loader and forklift driver license.

Responsibilities

• Operate front end loader safely and effectively.
• Perform daily safety and maintenance checks.
• Load trucks with debris and sand.

Skills

Basic mathematical skills

Good communication skills

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Front end loader

Forklift

Job description

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.

JOB SUMMARY

The LoaderOperator is responsible for operating the front-end loader: a straight or articulated rubber-tired tractor-type vehicle equipped withfront-mounted hydraulically powered bucket or scoop to lift and transport bulk materials to and from storage or processing areas, to feed conveyors, hoppers, or chutes, and to load trucks around the facility in an efficient manner while adhering to all established safety policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Comply with company Safety Policies and Procedures

• Operate front end loader in a safe and effective manner and follow all safety and company policies

• Perform daily safety and maintenance checks on the front-end loader to ensure safe and efficient operation. Notify the Shift Supervisor of any safety or maintenance problems immediately

• Load trucks with debris

• Push sand to keep the piles in the assigned area

• Load sand in truck hopper when needed

• Perform the cleaning of slurry pump in the scheduled times

• Refill Sealer and Plasticizer tanks as needed. Keep the area clean and report any leaks to Supervisor, safety and maintenance

• Maintain the area clean and in safe and efficient condition

• Collect all the data and paperwork required

• All other duties as assigned by supervisor

• Regular attendance, timeliness and scheduling flexibility

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Basic mathematical skills (i.e. ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide)

• Good communication skills

• Team player, reliable and high work ethic

• Be able to obtain Front end loader and forkliftdriver license within the company policy

• Able to read, comprehend and follow simple instructions, required

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

The employee should have the following:

• High School Diploma or equivalent or training or certification in relevant skill or trade

• 1 - 2 years' experience in a relevant field

EQUIPMENT AND SPECIAL MATERIALS

• Operating Front end loader and Forklift, mixers, air driven pumps, moisture balance and dust collector system

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee should possess the ability to:

• Be exposed to sounds or noise levels that maybe uncomfortable

• Withstand exposure to temperature extremes inside or out

• Prolong standing or in stationary position

• Complete repetitive movements

• Bend and/or twist

• Lift/move/transport items up to 50 pounds

• Ability to move or traverse about the facilities

• Ability to work around dust, chemicals, and other substances, and in various environmental conditions

• Wear all required personal protective equipment (hearing, vision and hardhat protection)

This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities or may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

RESUMEN DE TRABAJO

El operador de cargador es responsable de operar el cargador frontal: un vehiculo articulado o pesado tipo tractor con neumaticos de caucho, equipado con una cuchara hidraulica montada en la parte delantera para levantar y transportar materiales a granel hacia y desde areas de almacenamiento o procesamiento, alimentar cintas transportadoras, tolvas o toboganes, y cargar camiones alrededor de la instalacion de manera eficiente mientras se adhieren a todas las politicas y procedimientos de seguridad establecidos.

FUNCIONES ESENCIALES:

• Cumplir con las politicas y procedimientos de seguridad de Boral

• Operar el cargador frontal de una manera segura y efectiva y seguir todas las politicas de seguridad y de la compania

• Realizar comprobaciones diarias de seguridad y mantenimiento en el cargador frontal para garantizar un funcionamiento seguro y eficiente. Notificar al Supervisor de turnos de cualquier problema de seguridad o mantenimiento de inmediato

• Cargarcamiones con escombros

• Empujar arena para mantener las pilas en el area asignada

• Cargar arena en la tolva del camion cuando sea necesario

• Realizar la limpieza de la bomba de lodo en los tiempos programados

• Rellenar los tanques de sellador y plastificante segun sea necesario. Mantener el area limpia e informar cualquier fuga al Supervisor, seguridad y mantenimiento

• Mantener el area limpia y en condiciones seguras y eficientes

• Recopilar todos los datos y documentos requeridos

• Todos los demas deberes asignados por el supervisor

• Tener una asistencia regular, puntualidad y flexibilidad de horario

CONOCIMIENTOS, HABILIDADES Y CAPACIDADES

• Habilidades matematicas basicas (es decir, capacidad de sumar, restar, multiplicar y dividir)

• Buena capacidad de comunicacion

• Jugador de equipo, confiable y alta etica de trabajo

• Capacidad para obtener licencia para operar cargador frontal y de montacargas conforme a la politica de la compania

• Capacidad de leer, comprender y seguir instrucciones simples requeridas

EDUCACION Y/O EXPERIENCIA

El empleado debe tener lo siguiente:

• Diploma de Secundaria o equivalente o entrenamiento o certificado en habilidad o oficio relevante

• 1-2 Anos de experiencia relevante

EQUIPAMIENTO Y MATERIALES ESPECIALES

• Operacion de cargador frontal y carretilla elevadora, mezcladoras, bombas de aire, sistema de equilibrio de humedad y colector de polvo

REQUISITOS FISICOS ESENCIALES/ENTORNO DE TRABAJO

El empleado debe poseer la capacidad de:

• Exponerse a sonidos o niveles de ruido que pueden ser incomodos

• Resistir la exposicion a temperaturas extremas internas o externas

• Permanecer de pie por mucho tiempo o en posicion estacionaria

• Completarmovimientosrepetitivos

• Inclinarse y/o girar

• Levantar/mover/transportar articulos de hasta 50 libras

• Capacidad para moverse o recorrer las instalaciones

• Capacidad para trabajar alrededor del polvo, productos quimicos y otras sustancias, y en diversas condiciones ambientales

• Usar todo el equipo de proteccion personal requerido (proteccion auditiva, visual y casco)

Esta no es necesariamente una lista exhaustiva de responsabilidades, deberes, habilidades, esfuerzos, requisitos o condiciones laborales relacionadas con el trabajo. Todos los deberes y responsabilidades corresponden a funciones y requisitos laborales esenciales y estan sujetos a posibles modificaciones para acomodar razonablemente a las personas con discapacidades o podrian excluir a las personas que representan una amenaza directa o un riesgo significativo para la salud o la seguridad de ellos mismos o de otros. Si bien esto pretende ser un reflejo exacto del trabajo actual, la gerencia se reserva el derecho de revisar el trabajo o exigir que se realicen otras tareas segun lo asignado. Este documento no crea un contrato de trabajo, implicito o de otro tipo, distinta de la relacion"a voluntad".

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

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