Material Handler (Heavy Equipment Operator)

Description

• Performs pre-shift inspections on heavy equipment for proper operation of equipment parts and performs preventive maintenance. Maintains proper oil levels, replacement of air filters, and other minor parts. Maintains appropriate equipment lubrication levels, and cleans equipment ensuring proper safety, and operation.
• Operates front-end loader on barges for the purpose of off-loading raw materials. This includes but, is not limited to, loading of equipment onto the barge, the complete material removal process, and the unloading of equipment of the barge.
• Attends to security of barge, barge support equipment inspection, and inspection and maintenance of material conveying systems as required.
• Assists in other departments, as needed for vacation and other relief.
• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Assists as needed on construction projects, general cleanup, and/or assisting in production operations as needed.
• Assists in unloading rail cars, as needed.
• Operates a dump truck, forklift, man-lift, and heavy equipment to transport raw materials, clinker, and other items within the confines of the plant.
• Operate sweeper and water truck to maintain dust control.
• Follow appropriate standard operating procedures as guidelines for operating and maintaining vehicle

Requirements

• Ability to operate a shovel, wheelbarrow, jackhammer, weed eater, hand and power tools, hoists, compressors, and other specialized tools.
• Minimum of one year of related mobile/heavy equipment operation experience required.
• Stamina and flexibility to maintain a steady work pace.
• Ability to estimate stockpile volumes.
• Ability to operate trucks, dump trucks, bobcats, various sizes of heavy capacity loaders, forklifts, and other related heavy equipment in a safe manner.
• Working requires walking, climbing, bending, gripping/grasping controls, twisting, pushing, pulling, working in an awkward position, and lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Ability to work at heights up to 250 feet
• Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
• High school graduation or equivalent is required

Benefits

• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• 11 Paid Holidays per year
• Health and wellness programs
• Newly hired employees, upon completion of 6 months of continuous service with the company will be provided 40 hours of personal sick time off.
• Opportunities for Community Engagement
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Paid Time Off - Regular full-time employees with less than two years of continuous service will accrue 3.077 vacation hours per pay period.
• Group retirement savings program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program - We'll assist with continuing education that aligns with your career goals
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Willingness to learn, training will be provided
• Wage Scale:** $35.89- $41.12 w/ potential for overtime
• 401k with 5% company match & profit sharing
• Company Discounts on products, goods, services, electronics, automotive, travel & more!
• Highly competitive base pay
• Family Culture – We treat our team like family
• Opportunities for Internal Mobility
• Training Provided
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance