SlsYrd/Stckpile LoaderOper

Vulcan Materials Company; Williamson (GA); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Vulcan Materials Company is seeking a Sales Yard/Stockpile Loader Operator in Williamson, GA. The role involves operating loaders and other heavy equipment to load and move materials in the sales yard and stockpile areas, ensuring safe, efficient, and organized material flow across the yard.

You will also help with basic maintenance and help maintain accurate materials records. The position requires 1–4 years of loader experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a strong focus on

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1-4 years of experience operating a front-end loader in a stockpile environment.
• Proficiency in loader operation and safety practices.
• Understanding of stockpile management, material properties, and quality control procedures.

Responsabilidades

• Operate a front-end loader to load trucks, feed processing plants, and move materials within the stockpile area.
• Perform pre- and post-operation inspections of the loader.
• Load trucks accurately with proper weight distribution and minimize spillage.
• Collaborate with plant operators, truck drivers, and maintenance teams to ensure efficient production and material flow.
• Perform routine maintenance checks on the loader and address issues as needed.

Conocimientos

Loader operation

Safety awareness

Mechanical aptitude

Material handling

Problem solving

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Build Your Career. Build America’s Future.

Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. When you join Vulcan, it’s more than starting an exciting career – you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country.

Job Description

Build Your Career. Build America’s Future.

Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. When you join Vulcan, it’s more than starting an exciting career – you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country.

When you join Vulcan, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is valued. No matter the role or the location across the country, every member of the Vulcan team lives through the Vulcan Way: doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time.

We're Coming Back Together To Be Together

100% In Office

At Vulcan Materials, we believe that the heart of our success lies in the strength of our engagement, our connection, and our commitment to developing our people. We are excited to restore the collaborative in-person environment that fuels our innovation and growth. This move is not just about being physically present; it's about reigniting the spirit that comes from face-to-face interactions, fostering a collaborative, inclusive culture where every voice is heard and everyone thrives.

Job Summary

The Sales Yard/Stockpile Loader Operator will be responsible for operating machinery to load and unload materials in a sales yard or stockpile area. This role involves safely and efficiently operating equipment such as loaders, forklifts, and other heavy machinery to move materials around the yard or stockpile. You will also be responsible for maintaining and organizing the materials in the yard, ensuring that they are easily accessible for customers or further processing. Additionally, you may be required to perform routine maintenance on the equipment and assist with other tasks as needed.

Essential Functions

• Performs basic loading and stockpile-building tasks under direct supervision.
• Focuses on developing fundamental operating skills and safety awareness in a high-traffic area.
• Assists with routine maintenance and cleanup tasks.
• Operate a front-end loader to load trucks, feed processing plants, and move materials within the stockpile area.
• Maintain precise control of the loader, ensuring safe and efficient operation in a potentially high traffic area.
• Conduct pre- and post-operation inspections of the loader, reporting any maintenance needs or safety concerns.
• Load trucks accurately and efficiently, ensuring proper weight distribution and minimizing spillage.
• Perform routine maintenance checks on the loader, identifying and addressing any issues.
• Work collaboratively with plant operators, truck drivers, and other team members to ensure efficient production and material flow.
• Load trucks accurately and efficiently, ensuring proper weight distribution and minimizing spillage.
• Perform routine maintenance checks on the loader, identifying and addressing any issues.
• Work collaboratively with plant operators, truck drivers, and other team members to ensure efficient production and material flow.

Critical Competencies

• Equipment Operation: Proficiency in operating large loaders, including understanding the controls, gauges, and indicators. Ability to manipulate the loader accurately and smoothly for various tasks, such as loading, dumping, and transporting materials. Skill in maneuvering the loader accurately and smoothly for various tasks, such as loading, dumping, and transporting materials. Skill in handling attachments and understanding their applications. Strong sense of spatial awareness to maneuver the loader safely in tight spaces, around obstacles and in congested work areas.
• Safety Awareness: Thorough understanding of safety protocols and regulations related to heavy equipment operation. Ability to identify potential hazards and take preventive actions to ensure a safe working environment. Diligent use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to safety guidelines at all times.
• Technical Expertise: Solid mechanical understanding of loaders, including basic maintenance checks and troubleshooting minor issues. Ability to identify signs of equipment malfunction and report them to the maintenance team.
• Material Handling: Proficient in loading various materials onto trucks, conveyors and other transport vehicles while maintaining load stability and distribution. Ability to accurately estimate weights and volumes for optimal load and transportation efficiency.
• Problem Solving: Ability to assess loading challenges and adapt accordingly. Demonstrate decision making in response to unexpected situations or change in the work environment.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience

• 1-4 years of experience operating a front-end loader in a stockpile environment.
• Demonstrates a high level of proficiency in loader operation and safety practices.
• Understanding of stockpile management, material properties, and quality control procedures.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Operates the loader with a high degree of skill and efficiency in a high-traffic area.
• Consistently meets or exceeds production targets while maintaining stockpile quality.
• Proactively identifies and resolves operational challenges.
• May assist in training and mentoring less experienced operators.
• Contributes to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Requires minimal supervision after the plan for the day has been communicated and can adapt to changing conditions associated with the pit floor and working face.
• May assist in training and mentoring less experienced operators. Contributes to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proven experience operating a front-end loader.
• Ability to operate heavy machinery safely and efficiently in a high-traffic area.
• Basic mechanical aptitude for pre- and post-operation checks.

Other Requirements

• Must have the ability to climb ladders while maintaining three points of contact.
• Physical ability to climb ladders, sit for extended periods, and operate controls with precision.
• Adhere to all safety regulations and protocols, including wearing appropriate PPE.
• Maintain a high level of situational awareness in a dynamic work environment with truck traffic and other mobile equipment.
• Report any safety concerns, incidents, or equipment malfunctions promptly.
• Understand and follow environmental regulations related to dust control, material handling, and stockpile management.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions.
• Strong understanding of safety protocols and MSHA regulations.
• Perform routine maintenance checks on the loader, identifying and addressing any issues.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams for repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Complete log sheets, work orders, and other documentation to maintain accurate materials records as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

JD Disclaimer

Vulcan Materials Company is an equal opportunity employer.