Loader Operator

Overview:

This is an hourly position reporting directly to the Plant Supervisor. The primary responsibility of this position is tosafelyload material fromstockpiles andmaintainthe plant/yard appropriately.

Responsibilities:

• Safelyoperatethe site Loader in moving materials, and ensuring materials areproperly stored.
• Ensure all irrigation systems are operable & appropriately hydrating the various aggregates.
• Ensure plant/yard housekeeping isappropriate toinclude shoveling, sweeping, and washing down the yardfrequently.
• Ensure allappropriate EPAguidelines are followed and yard up toappropriate regulatorystandards.
• Assist Plant Supervisor with monthly inventory.
• With direction from Plant Supervisor, coordinate the traffic flow of the yard.
• Ensure haulers are placing materials inappropriate areas.
• Ensure haulers arerenderingtickets in the batch house.
• Assistmaintenance team with plant repairs.
• Must be able to travel within delivery area to other plant locations.
• Ensure plant bins are fully loadedwithappropriate materialsduring batching hours of operation.
• Properlymaintainthe loader, i.e., grease all fittings, keep fuel level full, perform daily mechanical inspections, report issues.
• Ability to perform other duties asrequired.

Qualifications:

• Valid CDL license
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Construction industry experiencerequired.
• Ability to work night shifts,overtime,and weekends.
• Basic understanding of windows-based operations /computer skills.
• Must havedemonstratedthe ability to perform with minimal supervision.
• Basic understanding of concrete characteristicsand production.
• Must havedemonstratedsafe operation ofMixer Truck and Loader.
• Knowledge of proper material handling practices.
• Previousexperience inready-mix industry is preferred.
• Must havedemonstratedthe ability to be coachable by Plant Supervisor and Area Supervisor.
• Must haveabilityto further progress to Batch Operator.
• Must be physically capable of performing strenuous manual laborincluding:bending, lifting,climbing at heightsof 60-80feet,walking on catwalks,stretching, driving/steering, sitting, twisting, vibration, and riding & walking on rough terrain.Must be able to lift and carry at least 50 lbs.and occasionallylift upto 100 pounds.
• Must be English proficient, both oral and written.

Next level skills:

• The loader position should be a back-up to the plant Batch Operator.Various skills must be obtained based upon list below:

• Begin Batch Operator training within 6 months

• Full Batch Operator skillsattainedwithin 1styear.

• FDOT certification within 1styear

• Demonstrate general mechanical aptitude for workings of the plant within 1styear.