Miner - Experienced Loader Operator

Lannon Stone Products; Sussex (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Lannon Stone Products in Sussex, WI is seeking a Miner to operate heavy equipment including front-end loaders, haul trucks, and dozers, while maintaining safety and efficiency on a daily basis.

The role requires teamwork, reliability, basic math and English literacy, and a willingness to learn multiple tasks in a busy production environment. Travel between sites may be required, and physical endurance is essential for this multi-site operation.

Qualifications

• Basic math, reading, and writing skills (English at minimum).
• Must pass pre-employment functional test, physical and drug screen.
• 3+ years of fast-paced front-end loader experience preferred
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

Responsibilities

• Understand the hazards of mining and actively plan to go home safe every day.
• Operate equipment as required (haul trucks, loaders, dozers, etc.) to complete production tasks.
• Work with maintenance personnel to keep machines and equipment in good condition.

Skills

Team player

Safety minded

Front-end loader experience

English literacy

Spanish a plus

Good attendance

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Sussex, WI 53089

Salary Range: $26.00 - $35.00 Hourly

Department: Production

Reports to: General Manager

Pay Grade: $26-$35 Hourly

Supervises: N/A

FLSA Classification: Nonexempt

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 in the suburbs of Milwaukee, 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.

Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications

• 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
• 3+ years of fast-paced front-end loader experiencepreferred
• Must passpre-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.