Loader Operator

Job Summary The Sales Yard/Stockpile Loader Oper 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.