Loader Operator - Wilmington, NC

Titan America; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

S&W Ready Mix Concrete, a subsidiary of Titan America, seeks a Loader Operator for the Wilmington, NC site. You will operate a front-end loader, load stockpiles, perform basic maintenance, and support plant operations to ensure safe, efficient production of ready-mix concrete.

You’ll work outdoors in varying conditions, with potential nights, weekends, and overtime. Strong communication, basic computer skills, and safety-consciousness are required; CDL and prior loader/ready-mix experience

Qualifications

• Strong written and spoken communications skills.
• Basic computer skills and ability to operate systems.
• Ability to supervise multiple employees; prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of concrete production and ready-mix processes.
• Willingness to travel within the delivery area to other plant locations.
• Experience in ready-mix industry is beneficial.
• CDL license preferred but not required.
• Experience and knowledge of safe operation of heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of proper material handling practices.

Responsibilities

• Load material from stockpiles with a front-end loader and perform routine equipment maintenance.
• Maintain plant and yard cleanliness and operate safely and efficiently.
• Follow batching processes and ensure product quality and timely deliveries.
• Assist with inventory; support maintenance team with plant repairs as needed.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Computer skills

Supervisory experience

Concrete knowledge

Travel within area

Ready-mix industry experience

CDL preferred

Heavy equipment operation

Material handling

Job description

Overview

S&W Ready Mix Concrete is a wholly owned subsidiary of Titan America LLC. Titan America, LLC, is a leading environmentally and socially progressive heavy building materials company located in the eastern United States. Titan America is part of the TITAN Group, an independent, multi-regional producer of cement and other related building materials. Our products include cement, aggregate, ready-mixed concrete and fly ash beneficiation. TITAN Group has a record of continuous growth since its establishment in 1902. It has expanded its production and distribution operations into 13 countries, employing more than 5,500 people. Our products protect human life and personal property, improve the quality of life, generate economic prosperity and connect society.

Success begins with hiring the right people to partner with us as we grow and develop our business. People are central to everything we do. It is through their efforts and talents that Titan has been successful for over 100 years.

S&W Ready Mix is currently seeking a Loader Operator for the Wilmington, NC location. The function of this position is to operate the front end loader. The loader Operator will load material from stockpiles and may oil, grease, service and make normal operating adjustments to equipment. He or she will assist with plant/yard housekeeping including shoveling, washing and minor repairs. The loader operator may at times participate in all aspects of the daily operation of the plant, including but not limited to: operations, maintenance, production, shipping, inventory control, safety The Loader Operator loads material from stockpiles and may oil, grease, service and make normal operating adjustments to equipment. Assist with plant and facility housekeeping including shoveling, washing and minor repairs. Responsible for the safe, efficient production of ready-mix concrete. The job duties described herein are not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Load material from stockpiles and may oil, grease, service and make normal operating adjustments to equipment
• Maintain plant in excellent condition, mechanically and esthetically to include loaders and mixers
• Ensure that the yard is maintained including under the tail pulleys and wash racks, perform housekeeping duties when needed including shoveling, washing and minor repairs
• Responsible for the safe, efficient production of ready-mix concrete using an automated computerized batching system
• Maintain a consistent batching sequence and monitor scale and gate accuracy
• Ensure that all products produced meet or exceed customers’ expectations regarding quality and service
• Ensure deliveries are made promptly, safely and efficiently
• Assist with monthly inventory
• Assist maintenance team with plant repairs as needed

Working Environment

• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required
• Working outdoors with exposure to extreme heat, extreme cold and other outdoor environmental conditions, constant standing and walking, climbing, working from heights and lifting up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to work flexible shifts including nights, weekends, and overtime
• Job requires the following motions: climbing, stretching, driving/steering, sitting, twisting, vibration, riding on rough terrain.
• Ability to pass pre-employment processes including criminal background check, physical and drug screen
• Travel between sites as needed

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Good written and oral communication skills
• Good computer skills
• Ability to perform job functions with minimal supervision
• Ability to supervise multiple employees, previous supervisory experience preferred
• Basic understanding of concrete characteristics and production
• Ability to travel within delivery area to other plant locations
• Previous experience in ready-mix industry preferred
• Valid CDL preferred
• Previous experience and knowledge of safe operation of heavy equipment
• Knowledge of proper material handling practices

Titan America LLC offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life, matching 401K, paid vacation and holidays).

Titan America is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Affinitive Action employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.EOE/AA-M/F/H/V