Loader Operator Seasonal Job Williston area,North Dakota USA,Manufacturing / Production

Position: LOADER OPERATOR - (SEASONAL)

Good Pay! Good Benefits! Good People! Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and go home safely each day. Please consider joining our growing team today!

At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it's our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P Mid Cap 400 index.

Role Overview

This is a seasonal position, you can use your winters off to travel, hunt, fish or for other activities you enjoy while your benefits continue year-round.

Duties and Responsibilities

Perform daily equipment, walk around and site inspections to identify and correct any unsafe conditions and keep equipment properly maintained.

Safely and properly perform maintenance (lubricating, fueling and cleaning) on loader. Maintain 3 points of contact at all times while performing maintenance activities.

Safely and properly operate loader. Make sure bucket/attachments are lowered to ground whenever leaving the equipment.

Load trucks with driver in sight to communicate and ensure safe loading procedure.

Load trucks up to legal hauling weight limit.

Identify appropriate material to produce quality aggregate material per job specifications. Communicate with other personnel and make required adjustments to material blends.

Maintain smooth, level haul roads.

Maintain contaminant free aggregate piles.

Inspect material - check gradation quality, oversize rocks, contaminants.

Keep pit floor smooth and haul roads maintained.

May keep concrete plant fed for maximum production.

Check for spillage on plant floor and clean up daily (assist with shoveling spillage).

Check for worn out flashing on plant that could lead to spillage.

May maintain the leftover concrete that is dumped out at the plant.

Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with people under high stress situations.

Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality, equipment operation/repair, etc). Monitor and discuss production problems with co‑workers and managers/supervisors.

Ensure OSHA, MSHA, EPA, DNR, lockout/tagout, safety and environmental regulation compliance.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

General education, grammar and arithmetic: GED or high school diploma or equivalent.

Ability to hold and maintain proper licensure in accordance with all state and federal DOT/FMCSA regulations.

Knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance.

Ability to work flexible shifts, including overtime and some Saturdays.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) with Company Match
Profit Sharing
Paid Time Off
8 Paid Holidays
Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Short-term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Years of Service Recognition
Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
Critical Illness Plan
Accident Coverage Plan
Hospital Indemnity

Additional Information

Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law. Subject to pre‑employment drug testing and background checks.

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