Mobile Equipment Operator 3

Stella Jones Corporation; Cordele (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Stella Jones Corporation seeks a Mobile Equipment Operator to operate knuckleboom, wheel loader, or front-end loader on site, performing loading, unloading and transport of materials. The ideal candidate has experience with heavy equipment such as loaders, backhoes and bulldozers and holds a PIE certification.

Education required is a high school diploma or GED; familiarity with safety programs and ability to follow simple instructions is valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Front-end loader/tractor experience preferred.
• PIE certification required.

Responsibilities

• Loads, unloads, sorts and transports materials on site.
• Operates knuckleboom, wheel loader or front-end loader to move materials.
• Participates in safety program and performs basic equipment maintenance.
• Documents and reports mechanical operation and maintenance requirements.
• Contributes to physical inventories and shipment handling.

Skills

Eye-hand coordination

Follow simple instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PIE certification

Job description

This role operates a knuckleboom, wheel loader, or front-end loader by performing the following duties. The ideal candidate will have experience operating heavy equipment such as loaders, backhoes, bulldozers and other heavy industrial equipment.

Principal Responsibilities

• Loads, unloads, sorts and transports materials.
• Moves materials to and from processing equipment, railroad cars and trucks, treating trams, storage bins and other areas as required.
• Moves levers and presses pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus.
• Positions forks, lifting platform or other lifting device under, over or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, product or materials and transports load to designated area.
• Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device.
• Participates in physical inventories.
• Assists in moving of treatment charges for storage, loading and unloading.
• Assists in maintenance and service of mobile equipment as required, including inspections, fueling, safety and cleaning as required.
• Documents and reports mechanical operation and maintenance requirements of equipment.
• Assists in the hazardous waste processing, handling and loading for shipment.
• Participates and contributes to company safety program.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Mobile Equipment Operator 3 will be trained for the qualifications and proficiency of a Mobile Equipment Operator 2

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED
• Experience: Mobile heavy equipment operator experience with wood products preferred. *Must have front-end loader or tractor experience.
• License/Certification: PIE certification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good eye/hand coordination
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two step instructions