Pit Loader Operator

About the Role

The Pit Loader Operator will safely operate pit loader equipment to load raw materials efficiently and accurately. Daily duties include monitoring material quality, maintaining production flow, performing equipment inspections, reporting maintenance or safety concerns, following site safety procedures, and communicating effectively with plant and pit teams to support production goals. The role is performed in environments that involve moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity, and elevated noise levels. • Operate pit loader equipment safely and efficiently. • Monitor raw material quality and maintain consistent production flow. • Conduct daily equipment inspections and report maintenance or safety issues. • Follow site safety procedures while working around mobile equipment. • Communicate with plant and pit teams to support production goals.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸equipment operation
• ▸material monitoring
• ▸equipment inspection
• ▸safety procedures
• ▸team communication

What You Bring

Candidates should have demonstrated capability to operate heavy equipment or a willingness to learn pit loader operations, a strong focus on safety and situational awareness, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with a production team. Attention to detail, basic mechanical understanding of mobile equipment, and the physical ability to work outdoors in industrial settings are also required. Successful applicants must complete a post‑offer pre‑employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screening, and background check before starting work. • Demonstrated ability or willingness to operate heavy equipment. • Strong focus on safety, situational awareness, and adherence to procedures. • Work independently and collaboratively within a production team. • Pay attention to detail and possess basic mechanical understanding of equipment. • Perform physical work in outdoor and industrial environments.

Requirements

• ▸heavy equipment
• ▸safety
• ▸teamwork
• ▸detail
• ▸mechanical
• ▸physical work

Benefits

Compensation is $22‑24 per hour, and the benefits package includes a 401(k) plan with automatic and matching contributions, medical, dental, and vision coverage, prescription drug benefits, HSA/HRA/FSA accounts, AD&D, short‑ and long‑term disability, basic life insurance, paid bonding leave, 10 days of paid vacation, 56 hours of paid sick leave, and 10 paid holidays. • $22‑24 hourly wage. • 401(k) with company contribution and matching. • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage. • Health Savings, Reimbursement, and Flexible Spending Accounts. • AD&D, short‑ and long‑term disability, and basic life insurance. • Paid bonding leave, 10 days paid vacation, 56 hours paid sick leave, and 10 paid holidays.

Work Environment

Onsite