RediMix Loader Operator-Yardman

Morris, Inc.; Fort Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and Sick Leave

Holiday Pay

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Profit Sharing

Life & AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Morris, Inc. in Fort Pierre, SD, seeks a loader/operator to manage yard and mechanical operations, ensuring safe, efficient processes across the plant. You will monitor aggregates, feed the batch plant, and load trucks while maintaining daily equipment sheets and complying with safety standards.

Ideal candidates have experience with heavy equipment or a strong mechanical mindset, with willingness to learn and lift up to 75 pounds; CDL is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy equipment or willingness to learn and be mechanically inclined.

Responsibilities

• Operate yard and mechanical operations safely and efficiently.
• Manage aggregates piles and feed batch plant inventories.
• Load materials from stockpiles and feed trucks.
• Move materials including snow to keep roads clear.
• Maintain equipment and perform daily check sheets.
• Follow safety policies and state/federal regulations.

Skills

Heavy equipment experience

Mechanical aptitude

Willing to learn

Computer skills

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Summary:

Operates loader for numerous jobs around the company. Performs maintenance on machines and equipment and assists supervisor to keep operations running efficiently and safely.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Take care of and monitor all aspects of the yard and the mechanical operations of the facility.
• Keep aggregates piles neatly and pushed up properly to avoid waste and segregation.
• Load materials from stockpiles keeping bins full to feed batch plant and load trucks.
• Move variety of materials including snow to clear roads and parking lots.
• Keep track of inventory letting the supervisor know when materials need ordered
• Operate machine consistent with safety policies the company as well as any rules and regulations required by state and federal safety standards.
• Oil, grease or otherwise service and make necessary adjustments or repairs to equipment and batch plant.
• Responsible for filling out equipment sheets on a daily basis and doing any necessary follow up.
• Blow up cement tankers when needed
• Keep reclaim ponds clean.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of aggregates helpful.
• Must have experience in heavy equipment or willing to learn and must be mechanically inclined, but willing to train the right person.
• Must be physically capable of doing manual work and lifting at least 75 pounds.
• Computer experience helpful but not required.
• CDL not required, but preferred.

Benefits:

• Vacation and Sick Leave available immediately
• Holiday Pay
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Company Paid $25,000 Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Life Insurance Policy

It is Morris’s policy to prohibit both discrimination against and harassment of any employee or applicant, and to ensure that all personnel practices are administered on individual merit and capability without regard to race, religion, color, age, gender, national origin or ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or other factors identified and protected by federal, state and local laws.

Morris, Inc. is a drug-free employer and comply with Federal D.O.T. drug testing regulations for all Commercial Driver's License (CDL) holders along with a random drug testing program for all employees.