Loader

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.

• 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.
  

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.
  
• Ability to work in a dusty environment, hot/cold/rainy weather.
  
• Willingness to work mandatory overtime, including weekends and holidays.
  

• US Citizen
  
• Green Card