Loader Operator

Benefits

Full-Time Position: Rotating Shifts : 12 Hour Day and Night Shift
Based on your rotating shift schedule you will have 7 days off in a row
DAY ONE BENEFITS (including Health, Dental, Vision )
Paid Retirement (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) 401K Retirement Option
Employer Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability (13 weeks)
Paid Time Off Paid Holidays (9)
Paid Life Insurance Policy up to $50,000
True Identity Protection (ID Watchdog) Employee Sponsored
Best Places to Work Award (Employer of Distinction )

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Ensuring that the plants are supplied with enough raw substrates to keep the plants from shutting down.

· Assist maintenance personnel with general maintenance of plant equipment.

· Maintain cleanliness of the front-end loader, loading area, raw material storage area in the plant and to assist in general plant cleanliness when needed.

· Completing Operator Care assessments of equipment.

· Ensure that the instructions given from the lead operator or supervisor are followed through concerning which bin to fill, what type fertilizer to load and how much to load.

· Completes LOTO of equipment for maintenance or operational issues.

· Routinely work in confined spaces (Drums/Mixers) with pneumatic tools for entire shifts.

· Cross-Training in other departments will be required periodically throughout the year, which

would involve working in areas outside of your primary environment.

EDUCATION:

· Minimum High School Degree or GED equivalent preferred.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

· Minimum of one-year experience driving a front-end loader preferred.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

· Must have basic knowledge in manufacturing environment.

· Must be self-motivated and can work independently.

· Must be able to read and interpret production schedule.

· Must have basic computer skills to navigate through multiple screens and input data.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

· Communicating with internal and external customers – must be able to talk, hear, see, and comprehend.

· Mobility of arms – Must be able to reach and use arms to manipulate small objects.

· Mobility inside the plant – Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, reach, bend, and occasionally lift to 50 pounds.

· Must be able to move and work in tight confined spaces for extended periods of time.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

. Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

. Work is routinely performed in a general warehouse environment on a concrete surface, with frequent exposure to both internal and external environment.

. Frequent exposure to severe weather conditions, both heat and cold.

. Frequent exposure to dust, and noise levels that exceed a normal threshold.

 

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

. Must wear steel-toed boots.

. Recommended: Safety glasses, ear plugs, gloves, back brace, and safety attire as noted by guides provided in specific areas. These items will be provided by Harrell’s upon request.

. Personal Protective Equipment must be worn in accordance with SDS recommendations.