Equipment Operator; Front End Loader; Req

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Full Time Longview, WA, US

6 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $18.50 To $21.50 Hourly

About Company:

Denali is the leading organic recycling company on a mission to unlock the power of unused food and organics, transforming them into resources to feed, fuel and replenish the earth. Our work is essential to keeping water clean, reducing the need for new landfill capacity, building soil fertility, helping farmers be more resilient, and reducing society’s reliance on fossil fuels. Denali provides meaningful and measurable change for any business that handles food, creating value with our scalable solutions across the nation.

Our services and products touch thousands of acres and businesses, millions of tons of organic material, and nearly every person who purchases and consumes food in the U.S.

Location: Longview, Washington
Employment Type: Full-Time, Hourly
Pay
Schedule: Wednesday–Saturday | Four 10-hour day shifts

We are seeking a dependable and safety-focused Front-End Loader Operator to support daily soil-production and material-handling operations. This position operates a wheel loader, including a Caterpillar 966 or similar equipment, to move bulk materials, load processing hoppers and semi-trailers, and mix various chemical and organic ingredients used in soil production.

The ideal candidate has one to three years of experience operating heavy equipment, demonstrates strong situational awareness, and is comfortable working outdoors in changing weather conditions. This position also assists with yard organization, employee training, work assignments, and maintaining a safe and productive work environment.

This is a safety-sensitive position requiring alertness, sound judgment, and constant attention to safety. Employees are responsible for protecting their own safety and the safety of coworkers and others at the facility.

• Safely operate a front-end wheel loader to move, load, unload, and mix bulk materials.
• Operate a Caterpillar 966 loader or similar equipment to move finished products and production materials.
• Load processing hoppers with chemical and organic ingredients used in soil production.
• Mix materials according to established production formulas, procedures, and quality standards.
• Load semi-trailers safely, accurately, and efficiently.
• Operate loader controls to lower, raise, tilt, and position the bucket properly.
• Transport and place materials throughout the facility while maintaining safe clearances.
• Operate equipment without damaging machinery, products, property, or surrounding structures.
• Train to operate other equipment as assigned, including backhoes, dump trucks, skip loaders, water trucks, pickup trucks, and other light-, medium-, or heavy-duty equipment.

• Complete required pre-operational and safety inspections before using equipment.
• Inspect fluid levels, tires, brakes, warning systems, buckets, attachments, and other equipment components.
• Fuel, clean, and maintain assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Identify mechanical concerns and report needed repairs promptly.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance and minor troubleshooting within the scope of training.
• Remove unsafe or malfunctioning equipment from service according to company procedures.
• Document inspections, maintenance concerns, material movement, and completed work.

• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe yard, including the proper placement of raw materials and finished products.
• Monitor the work area and team members for safety hazards or unsafe practices.
• Provide daily work assignments to crew members when directed.
• Assist with scheduling and coordinating crew activities.
• Train new yard employees on equipment procedures and safe work practices.
• Participate in employee coaching and operational instruction as needed.
• Coordinate with other Yard Leads to support smooth shift transitions.
• Promptly report…