Loader Operator

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Loader Operator

This position involves the proper operation and maintenance of a front end loader, upkeep and maintenance of yard and material stockpiles and coordination with concrete batch operations.

• Operates a front-end loader for concrete plants.
• Ensures that designated materials stockpile areas are organized and neat.
• Ensures that material stockpiles are properly stacked and saturated if necessary.
• Loads and carries materials to the feed bins for use in batching concrete in coordination with concrete batcher.
• Ensures bins are filled according to the job's specifications and in a timely manner. Empties all aggregate bins (fine and coarse) at the end of each day.
• Maintains batch plant areas to ensure that grounds are free from loose and scattered aggregate materials.
• Completes pre/post-day reports to monitor and report mechanical and aesthetic issues on loader to appropriate personnel.
• Daily, cleans exterior of loader with water at the completion of day to prevent cement/concrete buildup and ensures that interior is neat and in order.
• Daily checks oil, coolant and transmission fluids.
• Daily greases all grease fittings.
• Twice weekly, cleans exterior of loader with soap and brush to prevent cement/concrete buildup.
• Maintains and operates the front-end loader and other equipment in accordance with company policies and guidelines.
• Follows all safety procedures and policies to ensure a safe and healthy working environment. Attends all safety meetings to gain a broader understanding of safety issues that will assist in maintaining a safe working environment.
• Communicates efficiently, effectively and courteously with peers, superiors and vendors to ensure the proper handling of the products.
• Maintains a good working relationship with all company personnel to ensure plants are properly serviced.
• Knows the rules of the plant prior to operating the front-end loader.
• Handles heavy equipment.
• Operates the front-end loader according to all the legal and policy guidelines to protect the employee, the community and the company.
• Portrays a positive and accommodating attitude towards peers, superiors and vendors.
• Other duties or special projects as assigned by management.
• Loads material from stockpiles to customer or company vehicles in a safe manner.
• Maintains yard areas to ensure that grounds are free from loose and scattered aggregate materials.