Loadout Operator

Alpine Silica; Kermit (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpine Silica in Kermit, TX is seeking a Loadout Operator to support our sand and aggregate operations. You will perform pre-shift inspections, operate skid steer equipment, and unload trucks while ensuring accuracy and safety.

The role requires attention to detail and the ability to work outdoors in all weather. The position involves communicating across teams, recording precise truck data, and assisting QC with sand testing and reporting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous truck loading experience preferred.
• Experience operating skid steer, forklift, or similar equipment preferred.
• Attention to detail and clear communication across teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-shift inspections and workplace exams daily.
• Load trucks to specified weight using a computer loading program.
• Inspect trucks from above and identify contamination.
• Record truck/trailer information on tickets accurately.
• Complete scale tickets with correct information.
• Maintain housekeeping of loadout, conveyors, and silos.
• Operate machinery safely and productively.
• Unload pneumatic and belly-dump trucks.
• Assist QC with sand testing and documentation as needed.
• Report shift activities and tons pulled on reports.
• Perform general preventive maintenance on loadout equipment.
• Assist shift mechanic with repairs when needed.
• Support truck drivers with data entry.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Safety-conscious

Team coordination

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Skid steer loader

Forklift

Conveyors

Power equipment

Job description

Essential Responsibilities

• Accurately conduct pre-shift inspections and workplace exams daily
• Ability to work from heights up to 120 feet
• Ability to work in high stress, fast paced environment
• Load trucks to specified weight using computer loading program
• Visually inspect trucks from on top; looking for any contamination
• Contamination could be but not limited to sand, concrete, asphalt, fertilizer, grain and resin dust
• Record truck/trailer information on truck tickets accurately
• Ensure scale tickets are completed with appropriate information
• Responsible for general housekeeping throughout loadout, conveyors, and silos using dingo, skid steer, brush, and brooms/shovels
• Operate machinery in a safe productive manner
• Unload pneumatic and belly dump trucks
• Collect and/or assist QC Techs in testing sand samples for sieve analysis and corresponding documentation
• Accurately report shift activities and tons pulled from silos on shift reports
• Conduct general PMs of all loadout equipment
• Perform some plant maintenance as directed, including assisting shift mechanic with repairs as extra set of hands
• Assist truck drivers with data entry
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Previous experience loading trucks is preferred
• Previous experience operating a skid steer loader, forklift, bobcat or other small power equipment preferred
• Attention to detail
• Communication skills between co-workers, office staff, and other departments in the facility is a must
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is preferred
• Follow safe work practices as outlined in the Employee Handbook and as described during training
• Maintain a safe, neat, and orderly work area

Physical Requirements

• Ability to climb stairs, climb ladders, reach, stoop, squat, tolerate prolonged standing/walking, balance, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, push and pull objects
• Ability to operate hand controls with both hands
• Ability to operate mobile equipment, foot pedals with both feet
• Ability to perform sustained overhead reaching
• Ability to tolerate working outdoors in all environmental temperatures and weather
• Ability to work in areas with the potential for high noise levels
• Ability to work in cramped quarters
• Lift objects of various dimensions and weights
• Lift up to 50 pounds, carry up to 150 feet
• Ability to tolerate working at heights up to 150 feet
• Vision: normal depth perception, vision and ability to distinguish color

Working Conditions

• All duties require outside assignments and require periods of work in all weather conditions-heat, cold, wet or dry and dusty
• Must be able to work in areas where noise levels are up to 85 dbs
• Safety-sensitivity position

This job description should not be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities or as an employment agreement between the employer and employee. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification and is subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Any essential functions of this position will be evaluated as necessary should an employee/applicant be unable to perform the functions or requirements due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the employee/applicant when possible.