Loader Operator I

Ritchie Bros.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Basic life insurance

401(k) plan with company match (100%—4

15 days PTO per year

Job summary

Ritchie Bros. is seeking a Loader Operator I to join our Yard Operations team. You will operate heavy equipment and trucks, assist with setting up for auctions, and help customers during and after auctions.

Ideal candidates have experience with heavy machinery, strong safety awareness, and good English communication. You will work in a fast-paced yard environment, collaborating with colleagues to ensure smooth operations and excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy machinery.
• Good spoken and written English is required.
• Commitment to safety and following procedures.
• Ability to relate well with customers and team members.
• Team-oriented but able to work independently when needed.
• Strong organizational skills and multitasking ability.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment and trucks in yard operations.
• Assist with setting up equipment for auctions and move items as needed.
• Help customers load purchases and answer questions related to yard operations.
• Support safety initiatives to ensure everyone returns home safely.
• Assist with vehicle check-in tasks and other yard duties as assigned.
• Perform additional duties as required by yard operations.

Skills

Heavy machinery

English fluency

Safety focus

Customer teamwork

Self-starting

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Forklift experience

Job description

About Us

IAA Holdings, LLC (IAA)

IAA Holdings, LLC (IAA), a Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers company (NYSE: RBA) and (TSX: RBA) is a trusted global marketplace for insights, services, and transaction solutions for commercial assets and vehicles. Leveraging leading-edge technology and focusing on innovation, IAA’s unique platform facilitates the marketing and sale of total-loss, damaged and low-value vehicles. IAA serves a global buyer base – located throughout over 170 countries – and a full spectrum of sellers, including insurers, dealerships, fleet lease and rental car companies, and charitable organizations. Buyers have access to multiple digital bidding and buying channels, innovative vehicle merchandising, and efficient evaluation services, enhancing the overall purchasing experience. IAA offers sellers a comprehensive suite of services aimed at maximizing vehicle value, reducing administrative costs, shortening selling cycle time and delivering the highest economic returns.

• RB Global full-time employees are offered medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurances.
• Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan and RB Global will match 100% for the first 4% contributed.
• Employees will also receive 15 days of PTO each year.

About The Team

About the team - Yard Operations

We conduct hundreds of live auctions each year around the world. It takes a hardworking team of energetic people in a wide variety of full-time and part-time roles to conduct a successful multi-million dollar auction – from equipment inspectors, yard managers and operators to administrative staff and customer service representatives.

Job Description

The Loader Operator I is responsible for operating heavy equipment and trucks, setting up equipment for auction in yards and helping customers during and after auctions.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for operating all types of heavy equipment and trucks
• Accountable for helping to set up equipment in the yard for auctions
• Help customers load their equipment purchases, and answer their questions related to the yard
• Actively support the RB Unreserved Commitment to Safety: to send everyone home, every day, the way they came to work, by taking personal responsibility for your safety and safety of your team, co-workers and customers
• Learn and assist on vehicle check in tasks as needed
• Supports and assists with Yard Staff responsibilities as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy machinery
• Able to operate a large 36,000 lbs forklift is an asset
• Good spoken and written English is required
• Good computer skills and able to learn new programs quickly
• A track-record of working safely, and helping others work safely, too
• You must be able to relate well with customers and team members
• You like to work in a team, helping out wherever needed; but you can also self-start and work on your own
• Organized, and can handle lots of multiple tasks at once
• A high level of attention to detail.