Loadout Operator

Alpine Silica; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpine Silica is seeking a motivated loader/operator in Shreveport, LA. You will conduct daily pre-shift inspections, load trucks to exact weights, and visually check for contamination from elevated positions.

The role requires operating skid steer, forklift, and similar equipment safely while maintaining clean, organized work areas. Responsibilities include recording data, performing routine maintenance, and assisting QC with sand sample testing.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Previous experience loading trucks preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint preferred.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather and at heights.

Responsibilities

• Accurately conduct pre-shift inspections and workplace exams daily.
• Load trucks to specified weight using computer loading program.
• Visually inspect trucks from above for contamination.
• Record truck/trailer information on tickets and complete scale tickets.
• Maintain housekeeping in loadout, conveyors, and silos; operate related equipment.
• Perform PMs on loadout equipment and assist shift mechanics as needed.
• Assist truck drivers with data entry and report shift activities.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Communication

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Skid steer loader

Forklift

Bobcat

Job description

10000 John W. Holt Blvd, Shreveport, LA 71115, USA

Job Description

Alpine Silica, a PF Holdings company based in Willow Park, TX, operates advanced facilities in key U.S. oil and gas regions like Haynesville, Eagle Ford, and Permian Basins. It produces frac sand and provides in-basin solutions to enhance efficiency for top oil and gas producers.

At PF Holdings, Our portfolio of established and dependable companies reliably operate efficiently and effectively, driving innovation and commercial success for the future, for the benefit of industry, our clients, and the world.

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

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not make employment decisions based on a person’s race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

10000 John W. Holt Blvd, Shreveport, LA 71115, USA