LOADER OPERATOR

Paylocity; Pine Bluff (AR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Highland Pellets is seeking a Loader to operate front-end loader equipment, move bulk materials to various processing areas, and load trucks or railcars. You will perform basic preventative maintenance, ensure correct material blending, and keep work areas clean and safe.

The candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent, 2 years of heavy equipment experience, 1 year in-plant manufacturing, and pass both written and field loader training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of heavy equipment experience.
• One year of in-plant manufacturing experience.
• Must complete written and field training for loader.
• Ability to climb ladders, stairs, scaffolding and ramps.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work extended hours including nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Operates loader to lift and transport bulk materials to and from storage or processing areas.
• Feeds conveyors, hoppers, or chutes and loads trucks or railcars.
• Performs all items on preventative maintenance sheets at the start of each shift.
• Maintains clean work areas around bins, belts, and ramps to limit contamination.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Education

Job description

Description

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates Straight or Articulated Rubber-Tired Tractor-Type Vehicle Equipped with Front-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 or Railcars: Starts Engine, Shifts Gears, Presses Pedals, and Turns Steering Wheel to Operate Loader.
• Moves Levers to Lower and Tilt Bucket and Drives Front-End Loader Forward to Force Bucket into Bulk Material.
• Moves Levers to Raise and Tilt Bucket When Filled, Drives Vehicle to Work Site, and Moves Levers to Dump Material.
• Performs and Completes All Items Listed on Preventative Maintenance Sheets at the Beginning of Each Shift.
• Ensures the Right Material goes into the Correct Bins and are Topped Off with the Right Blending Rate.
• Keep Area Around Bins Including; Tail Roles, Area Under Belts, and Ramps Free from Debris.
• Keep Radial Pad Clean Including; Chips, Bark, Residuals, and Fines at Appropriate Separate Distance to Limit Contamination.
• Effectively Communicate to All Team Members and Management any Equipment Deficiencies.
• Meticulous Attention to Detail; Able to Follow Instruction Both Written and Verbal.
• Ensure Workers Adhere to Local, State and Federal Codes and Regulations.
• Perform Other Related Duties as Assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Education.
• Two Years’ Experience Heavy Equipment Experience.
• One Year of In Plant Manufacturing Experience.
• Must Complete Written and Field Training for Loader.
• Ability to Climb Ladders, Stairs, Scaffolding and Ramps.
• Ability to Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, Reach, Stand, Walk, Push, Pull, Lift, Grasp, Shovel, Rake and any Necessary Requirements to Keep are Clean and Safe.
• Ability to Work Extended Hours to Includes Nights, Weekends, and Holidays.
• Ability to Work Outdoors, Rotating Shifts, and Lift 50 Pounds Required.

Highland Pellets is an Equal Opportunity Employer