LOADER OPERATOR (NIGHTS)

Knife River Corporation; Texas; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Account

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Knife River Corporation in Texas seeks a Loader Operator to work a night shift, operating a loader and maintaining equipment to keep a concrete plant running efficiently. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and teamwork to support production.

Responsibilities include daily inspections, loading trucks, maintaining haul roads, and spillage control, with a strong focus on meeting production targets and following safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Minimum safety-first attitude required.
• Previous experience operating front end loader and maintenance.
• Ability to pass a criminal background and pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily equipment walk around and site inspections to identify unsafe conditions and maintain equipment.
• Safely operate and maintain loader and other equipment.
• Keep concrete plant fed for maximum production.
• Load trucks with road materials up to legal hauling weight limit.
• Maintain smooth, level haul roads and clean up spillage as needed.
• Check for worn flashing on plant that could lead to spills.

Skills

Loader operation

Equipment maintenance

Safety-first mindset

Teamwork

Job description

Good Pay! Good Benefits! Good People! Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and go home safely each day. Please consider joining our growing team today!

At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it’s our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

Typical hours are Monday - Friday 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM with Saturday as needed. Hours may vary with weather and customer demand.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES (summary of components that make up the job)

• Perform daily equipment, walk around and site inspections to identify and correct any unsafe conditions and keep equipment properly maintained
• Safely and properly operate and perform maintenance on loader, and other equipment.
• Keep concrete plant fed for maximum production.
• Load trucks with road materials up to legal hauling weight limit
• Maintain smooth, level haul roads and contaminate free aggregate piles.
• Check for spillage on plant floor and clean up daily (assist with shoveling spillage).
• Check for worn out flashing on plant that could lead to spillage

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (minimum educational, experience, or other relevant job requirements)

• Safety first attitude required
• Previous experience operating front end loader and maintenance
• Able to provide and maintain proper licensure and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to pass a criminal background and pre-employment drug screen

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (types and extent of knowledge, skills or abilities an incumbent must possess to complete the job responsibilities satisfactorily)

• Basic knowledge of plant operation, conveyor systems, and maintenance.
• Must have good mechanical, troubleshooting and communication skills.
• Need positive attitude and the ability to work well with others and follow directions.

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

• Extensive walking on uneven surfaces.
• Lift and carry up to 100 pounds.
• Exposure to dust, fumes, odors.
• Hand eye coordination.
• Exposure to mists, adhesives, acids.
• Frequent and/or extended periods requiring kneeling, bending, and/or twisting.
• Operating equipment at night under artificial lighting.
• Working in all weather conditions for extended period of time

VETERANS:

At Knife River, we are committed to helping our military transition to civilian life. We are constantly looking to add veterans to our workforce and want to make the transition as smooth as possible. There are many jobs within the military that are transferrable to our Loader Operator position. Veteran are encouraged to apply.

BENEFITS:

• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Time
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Years of Service Recognition
• Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
• Critical Illness Plan
• Hospital Indemnity

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal laws.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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