Loader Operator

Role: Loader Operator

Location: Maricopa AZ

Terms: Full Time

Summary

Responsible for preparing organic mixes using a heavy equipment loader, pushes piles to ensure segregation of materials and places material in the shakers to ensure the machines have a continuous flow of material.

Shift Hours - 6 AM to 6 PM.

Roles & Responsibilities

Prepares organic mixes by using the Bill of Materials to ensure the correct ingredients are used in the correct proportions

Supplies the line with a continuous supply of material

Pushes piles to ensure setbacks, pile height and stockpile shaping meets the criteria set by the Department of Environmental Health Services

Performs a safety and equipment check before each use of the loader

Receives load tickets from haulers, ensures accuracy, signs, accumulate until the end of the day and forwards the tickets in a neat and clean appearance to the office personnel for inventory entry

Pumps diesel fuel into the loader by an electrical pump and ensures all safety practices are used to prevent injury

Monitors the stock piles for excessive heat, turns stockpiles and ensures the proper amount of water is used to prepare the stockpile for production use

Meets quality and quantity standards

Performs the proper operation and minor maintenance of equipment

Accurately verifies quantity of material.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Experience:-

High School Diploma or GED - 2-4 years' experience in heavy equipment operation

Skills and Competencies:-

Ability to operate and maintain heavy equipment (loader/dozer)

Ability to maintain stockpile slopes to ensure safe work environment

Ability to sit in a loader for many hours in a dusty, hot environment

Ability to climb into and out of equipment repeatedly

Knowledge of safe practice and procedures

Ability to read English and/or follow instructions, and communicate effectively