Stockyard Loader Operator | Safe Material Handling Pro

Vulcan Materials Company; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Job summary

Vulcan Materials Company in Newport News, VA is seeking a Sales Yard/Stockpile Loader Operator to operate loaders and other heavy equipment in the sales yard or stockpile area. The role emphasizes safe, efficient material handling, yard organization, and basic maintenance tasks.

You will load trucks, support processing plants, and coordinate with plant operators and drivers to maintain smooth material flow.

Qualifications

• Operates heavy equipment safely in a yard setting.
• Maintains safe operation in high-traffic environments.
• Performs basic inspections and reports maintenance needs.
• Loads trucks and moves materials within stockpiles.

Responsibilities

• Operates a front-end loader to load trucks, feed processing plants, and move materials within the stockpile area.
• Maintains precise control of the loader to ensure safe operation.
• Performs pre- and post-operation inspections and reports issues.
• Assists with routine maintenance and cleanup tasks.
• Works with plant operators and truck drivers to ensure efficient material flow.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Technical expertise

Material handling

Problem solving

Tools

Front-end loader

Job description

Vulcan Materials Company in Newport News, VA is seeking a Sales Yard/Stockpile Loader Operator to operate loaders and other heavy equipment in the sales yard or stockpile area. The role emphasizes safe, efficient material handling, yard organization, and basic maintenance tasks.

You will load trucks, support processing plants, and coordinate with plant operators and drivers to maintain smooth material flow.