Miner - Experienced Loader/Operator

MRA Recruiting Services; Sussex (WI); On-site; USD 35,817 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

Lannon Stone Products in Sussex, WI seeks an experienced Miner - Loader/Operator to safely operate front-end wheel loaders and related equipment in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities include contributing to a world-class fleet maintenance program, performing multi-operator tasks, and advancing technical skills while ensuring safety and efficiency on site.

Qualifications

• 3+ years operating front-end wheel loaders in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment
• Embrace a team environment where all members contribute to the operation
• Willing to work in a multi-disciplinary environment, learning and performing a variety of jobs
• Stresses accountability and continuous improvement
• Basic math, reading, and writing skills (English at minimum, Spanish is a plus)
• Attitude: positive, courteous, helpful, polite, professional, and respectful
• Punctual and reliable, good attendance required
• Must pass pre-employment functional test, physical and drug screen
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

Responsibilities

• Understand hazards of mining and plan to go home safe every day
• Operate equipment including haul trucks, skid loaders, front end loaders, dozers, back hoes, cranes, golf carts
• Support fleet maintenance and work with mechanics to fix equipment
• Repair, redesign and build rock processing equipment
• Develop the mine site including berms, grading, and facility construction

Skills

Loader operation

Team player

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Accountability

Basic math

English proficiency

Punctuality

Pre-employment testing

Tools

Haul trucks

Skid loaders

Front end loaders

Dozers

Backhoes

Cranes

Golf carts

Job description

Job Summary The best Miners in the world bring a complete skill package to the table – an intuition about how machines work, a critical mind for safety and maintenance, a restlessness to try new things and keep moving, and a curiosity to constantly learn new skills. We mine some of the world’s hardest limestone, through every weather condition Wisconsin can throw at us.

Lannon Stone

Miner - Experienced Loader/Operator

Sussex, WI

Department: Production

Reports to: General Manager

Pay Grade: $26-$35 Hourly

Supervises: N/A

FLSA Classification: Non-exempt

Job Summary The best Miners in the world bring a complete skill package to the table – an intuition about how machines work, a critical mind for safety and maintenance, a restlessness to try new things and keep moving, and a curiosity to constantly learn new skills. We mine some of the world’s hardest limestone, through every weather condition Wisconsin can throw at us.

Who We Are Lannon Stone Products is a mid-sized, privately held construction aggregates company with operations across Southeast WI. This suburban mining environment and private ownership structure are the foundation for our commitment to building and operating great facilities for our neighbors, customers, employees, and vendors.

What Miners Do

• Understand the hazards of mining and actively plan to go home safe every day
• We never stop developing technical skills. We are expert operators of whatever equipment is needed to get the job done; haul trucks, skid loaders, front end loaders, dozers, back hoes, cranes, and even golf carts
• Our equipment is our livelihood. We are part of a world-class fleet maintenance program, and work side-by-side with mechanics to fix what we break
• Repair, redesign and build new rock processing equipment; from conveyors, screens and crushers to iron working, motor maintenance and automation - we do it all!
• Mining is our craft and passion! Learn to develop the mine site in every way, from berms and grading to shop and office cleaning, to landscaping and new facility construction

Who Miners Are

• Proactive planners who anticipate future problems, support one another, and prioritize safety to ensure everyone goes home safe every day
• Customer-focused professionals who gather and utilize customer information to drive improvements, act with customers’ best interests in mind, and build trust and respect through strong relationships
• Technically skilled individuals who possess the functional knowledge and expertise needed to perform at a high level
• Honest and trustworthy, known for being direct and truthful, admitting mistakes, and always telling the whole truth in a constructive and appropriate way without misrepresenting themselves
• Hardworking and energetic, thriving on challenges, taking decisive action, and seizing opportunities that others might overlook

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years operating front-end wheel loaders in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment
• Embrace a team environment where all members contribute to the success of the operation
• Willing to work in a multi-disciplinary environment, learning and performing a variety of jobs
• Stresses accountability and continuous improvement
• Basic math, reading, and writing skills (English at minimum, Spanish is a plus)
• Attitude: positive, courteous, helpful, polite, professional, and respectful
• Punctual and reliable, good attendance required
• Must pass pre-employment functional test, physical and drug screen
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

Physical and Mental Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to frequently sit, crawl, climb, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, and lift (50 lbs.). Employee must be able to understand issues, problems, and opportunities and make timely and sound decisions. Employee must take responsibility for decisions and understand the impact and implications of decisions and provide feedback as necessary.

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Working Environment Up to 100% of time spent in manufacturing environments around industrial equipment. Up to 100% of time spent driving & operating mobile equipment. Outdoor weather conditions require attention to clothing layers and staying hydrated depending on season.

Lannon Stone Products is a dynamic and ever-changing operation, requiring flexibility amongst our team members. Traveling between company sites is an essential part of the job; therefore, each team member needs to be able to reliably travel to be qualified for the position.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing these essential functions of this position.

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