Loader Operator - Outdoor Plant, Rotating Shifts

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

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.