LOADER OPERATOR

General Construction Company; Storm Lake (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is looking for a Plant Maintenance Laborer to oversee equipment maintenance and material handling tasks at their facility. Join a culture that values teamwork, health, and safety while growing in a supportive environment focused on sustainable practices and career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience in operating a loader.
• At least one year of experience as a plant maintenance laborer.
• Experience with routine maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper operation and maintenance of the concrete plant equipment.
• Operate front-end loader for material handling.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the plant site.

Skills

Ability to follow instructions

Ability to work independently

Ability to operate a front-end loader

Ability to handle multiple tasks

Ability to read and write

Education

High School or equivalent

Job description

Posted Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 8:00 AM

What you will do:
Responsible for ensuring raw materials are properly received, stored, and loaded for production. Also responsible for performing routine maintenance on plant equipment and ensuring that the yard area is properly maintained and organized.

• Ensure that the concrete plant and related equipment is operating properly at all times; inspect the plant for greasing and check oil fluid levels; grease and oil as required; keep plant and equipment clean and free of excess material; ensure all material handling equipment is working.
• Prepares equipment for plant startup each morning.
• Observe incoming raw materials to ensure required specifications are met.
• Operates from end loader to unload raw materials and place in proper storage bins.
• Retrieves appropriate material with front end loader according to specifications given by the batch operator and loads material in the proper bin for processing.
• Maintain proper levels of aggregates and admixtures; notify plant manager of impending shortages on a timely basis; keep hoppers full of aggregates.
• Keep equipment and plant site neat and clean at all times; wash outside of the plant and equipment whenever necessary; maintain plant grounds; pick up trash, etc. from grounds; make sure all equipment is in its proper place.
• Operate vehicles and equipment in a safe manner at all times; wear all required safety equipment; follow all safety guidelines; perform all pre and post-trip inspections; fill out inspection reports daily; notify the Maintenance Division immediately of any potential or current safety problems.
• Assist plant manager in batching and other duties as necessary.
• Assist plant manager and dispatch in truck/driver communications.

Experience and abilities you will need:

• High School or equivalent
• Must have experience and training in operating a loader.
• Must have at least one year of experience as a plant maintenance laborer.
• Experience with general or routine maintenance tasks
• Ability to safely operate a front-end loader.
• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and work independently.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to read, write, and distinguish colors.

You will love working here because:
At GCC, employees are our most important resource. As a part of the GCC family, you'll be welcomed into a culture that promotes the company vision and internal career growth. Our company vision is to have our customers recognize us as a business partner that generates the most value for their construction projects. We're a sustainable growing company, a great place to work, and a solid investment for our shareholders. GCC is an enterprise with a global and sustainable approach. Our production is mainly devoted to the manufacture and sale of gray Portland cement, mortar, premixed concrete, concrete blocks, plaster, aggregates, and other construction materials. Join the family!

An Equal Opportunity Employer
GCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

We hold each other accountable to live our core values of health and safety, attitude of service, integrity, teamwork, innovation and excellence. GCC employees demonstrate these values every day. An Equal Opportunity Employer GCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors, including skills, abilities and experience. Please click the links to view the federal compliance posters