LOADER OPERATOR

Highland Pellets, LLC.; Pine Bluff (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Highland Pellets, LLC is seeking a Loader Operator to move bulk materials using front-end loaders across storage, processing, and loading areas. The role requires operating the loader, performing basic maintenance, and ensuring correct material blending and bin assignments.

The candidate must have at least two years of heavy equipment experience and one year in plant manufacturing, with the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate loader to lift and transport bulk materials between storage, processing areas, conveyors, hoppers, chutes, and to load trucks or railcars.
• Move bucket to collect and pour material, then return to site and dump material.
• Carry out preventative maintenance tasks at start of each shift.
• Ensure correct materials go into appropriate bins and maintain blending rates.
• Keep area around bins, belts and ramps clean to prevent contamination.
• Communicate equipment deficiencies to team and management.
• Follow all local, state, and federal safety regulations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment experience

In-plant manufacturing experience

Loader training

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

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