The Loader Operator position reports to the Plant Manager and will be in a role of (secondary supervision) production teamwork. Primary functions are to safely charge ready mix plants and material (sand and gravel), maintain stockpile areas and to service the loader. Our Redi-Mix customers, the Batchman, and the Mixer Operators are all vital to the Loader Operators performance function and should be considered as the Loader Operator "Customers".
Requirements
Operates loader to transfer material from yard to storage bins
Grease the loader daily
Signs and maintains raw material delivery tickets
Confirm receipt of materials before signing tickets
Performs daily preventative maintenance - tire pressure, oil, grease, diesel fuel, hoses for leaks and all moving parts for proper function
Records daily maintenance activities
Daily pre and post trip inspections are required on the plant and loader
Help maintain all of plant yard area for environmental compliance
Maintain the area around the concrete pans.
Assist in the inventory process
Report any problems to maintenance personnel and manager
Demonstrates good knowledge of lockout/tagout procedure required during certain procedures
Performs preventative maintenance on conveyor belts, which charge plants, and maintains other plant equipment
Assists Batch Plant Operator and Master Maintenance Mechanic with other duties as needed
Cleans area around aggregate charging hoppers, load point and assist in cleaning plant and yard
Prepare and maintain an area for waste concrete to produce good reusable base material.
Demonstrates a good working knowledge of Company Rules and Regulations, and assures facility compliance with OSHA, DOT, TNRCC, EPA, and other regulatory agencies
Assist with training of co-workers as needed
Required to follow all safety policies and procedures, wear PPE and promote a 24/7 Safe Culture
Perform other duties as required by Production Coordinator
Able to cross train in areas not limited to but including batch operators, driving mixer & heavy equipment
Must be physically capable to climb on and under conveyor belts and work in high places. Will be required to stoop, bend, and lift heavy objects such as shovels full of concrete materials etc. on a respective basis
Must be able to use hand tools and grease gun to perform all phases of loader maintenance
Flexible attitude engaged in team goals
Ability to drive long distances to various locations
Must be willing to cross train throughout plant operations
Six months of experience in operation and maintenance of a front end loader
Must have class B CDL (Ready Mix driving experience preferred)
Physical Requirements
Ability to climb stairs and ladders, reach, squat, tolerate prolonged sitting/standing, balance, bend from trunk, operate mobile equipment, push and pull objects
Lift objects of various dimension and weights
Ability to operate hand controls with both hands
Ability to operate foot controls with both feet
Ability to tolerate working outdoors in all environmental temperatures and weather
Ability to work in cramped quarters
Ability to work in areas with the potential for high noise levels
Ability to tolerate working at heights up to 100 feet
Climb in and out of loader minimum 30 times per day, climb to 10 feet to clean loader, walk on uneven ground minimum 30 times per day up to 100 yards
Climb conveyor system 10 times per day, climb to 200" to clean and maintain
Read delivery tickets, maps, etc.
Use needed solvents to scrub and wash loader daily, climb over and under loader to visually inspect same
Work in confined spaces under hood, and in framework to clean loader as needed
Use hand tools (wrenches, drill, etc.) to make minor repairs
Hear and see problem indicators that warrant attention/repairs
Shoveling, sweeping, picking up trash, painting and general cleanup of plant areas