Job summary
The heavy equipment operator performs tasks and provides services to support the plant's production goals, overall business plans, and objectives as directed.
Job seniority: mid-to-senior level
Responsibilities
• Performs routine manual or mechanical production functions necessary to operate the production equipment to meet customer specifications• Operates payloaders and other heavy equipment• Responsible for replenishing supplies required for assigned area• Performs clean-up, painting, and housekeeping duties• Initiates, reviews, and follows all standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the area of responsibility• May be required to rotate among specific operator assignments within the department as needed• Maintains required hand tools• May be required to troubleshoot equipment• Understands, completes, and maintains environmental documentation• Recognizes waste streams and minimizes waste generation• Understands and practices proper accumulation and storage requirements for wastes• Complies with environmental regulations when handling materials• Customer service duties• Other responsibilities may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed
Requirements
• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent• At least 2 years of related experience• Ability to learn nomenclature of all assigned equipment, products, and quality standards• Ability to learn to identify product defects• Proficient in the use of hand and power tools• Ability to operate payloader, Skid Loader, and Manlift• Ability to perform basic math calculations• Must have sufficient endurance to perform tasks over long periods of time• Working knowledge of the nomenclature of all assigned equipment and products• Possesses an interest in and an aptitude for mechanics• Must become MSHA certified• Inside sales knowledge, a plus• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs periodically throughout the day
Key Skills Needed
• Proficiency in the use of hand and power tools• Ability to operate heavy equipment (payloader, Skid Loader, and Manlift)• Basic math skills• Troubleshooting skills• Customer service skills• Strong endurance and physical strength
Benefits
• Highly competitive base pay• Comprehensive medical, dental, and disability benefits programs• Group retirement savings program• Health and wellness programs• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
