Loader Operator for Joplin Concrete Company

Joplin Concrete Company is hiring a Loader Operator.

Join our Team! Joplin Concrete Company in Joplin Missouri is hiring for a full loader operator at its Newman Road location. This position is responsible for operating a straight or articulated rubber tired vehicle equipped with a front mount hydraulically powered bucket or scoop to lift and transport bulk material to and from storage or processing areas to feed conveyors hoppers or chutes clean roadways load trucks or railcars. This position also involves general yard duties and occasionally traveling to other Joplin Concrete locations as needed. A candidate experienced in Wheel Loader is preferred but not required.

We offer a superior benefits package. Our benefits include health dental and vision insurance paid vacation and holidays 401K with company match company paid group life insurance voluntary life insurance available 100% employer paid uniforms and safety boot and safety eyeglass reimbursement programs.

See below for the Loader Operator job description:

Loader Operator

Reports to: Manager

NOTE: Statements included in this description are intended to reflect the general duties and responsibilities of the position and are not intended to be all inclusive.

Job Summary (This is a Non-Exempt Position)

Operates straight or articulated rubber-tired vehicle equipped with front mount hydraulically powered bucket or scoop to lift and transport bulk material to and from storage or processing areas to feed conveyors hoppers or chutes clean roadways and load trucks or railcars.

Job Requirements

• Ability to take orders instructions and guidance from supervisors.
• Ensure materials are placed in the proper stockpiles hoppers bins or chutes.
• Must pass pre-employment drug / alcohol screening and complete Job Placement Health Screen.
• Adheres to safety requirements and procedures and wearing of required safety equipment and clothing.
• Preference may be given to Job Candidates with a CDL to allow for Loader Operator to fill in occasionally for a driver position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• At the start of the shift perform a pre-shift inspection of equipment to ensure it is safe to operate.
• Start engine shift gears press pedals and turn steering wheel to operate loader.
• Move levers to lower and tilt bucket and drive loader forward to force bucket into bulk material.
• Move levers to raise and tilt bucket when filled drive vehicle to truck conveyor hopper or chute and move levers to dump material.
• Grade ramp and maintain stockpiles of bulk material.
• Keep loading area clear and level.
• Keep equipment clean and safe.
• Assist in greasing cleaning oiling and performing minor repairs on loader.
• Maintain constant communication with all other operators drivers and employees.
• Assist other operators or employees when heavy or awkward duties are required.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor - other duties may fall within the general laborer job description.

Physical Requirements

• Physical demand requires LIGHT level work:
  • Exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or
  • Up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or
  • A negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Constantly required to push / pull levers turn steering wheel and press / release foot pedals while operating loader.
• Occasionally required to reach above shoulders and climb to get in / out of loader.
• Constantly required to sit while operating loader.
• Constantly required to hear sounds and have clarity of near far and peripheral sight with depth perception.
• Requires balance and equilibrium when climbing ladder and on / off equipment.
• Continuously work in various weather conditions hot cold wet dry humid wind etc.
• Occasionally walk / carry objects on varying terrain paved unpaved dirt rough terrain etc.

Job Type: Full-time

Starting Wage: $18.00

Benefits:

• Health dental and vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee assistance program
• 100% Employer paid uniforms
• Safety Boot and Safety Eyeglass reimbursement programs