Loader operator Jobs in Midland, TX

Loader Operator
Location: Midland, TX.

COMPENSATION

Hourly Rate: $18 - $20 per hour

Position Summary:

The Ready-Mix Plant Loader Operator is responsible for operating a front-end loader to load aggregate materials into the batching plant's hoppers, managing stockpiles, and ensuring the plant is operating efficiently. The operator will perform routine maintenance, ensure the cleanliness of the equipment and work area, and adhere to safety regulations.

Essential Functions:

• Support a culture that promotes safety as a top priority while ensuring compliance with all federal, state and company regulatory policies and procedures.
• Operate various pieces of heavy equipment primarily front-end bucket high loader to load sand, gravel, and other aggregates into the batching plant.
• Manage stockpiles and ensure that the correct materials are available for production.
• Monitor inventory levels and report shortages to the supervisor.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area around stockpiles and loading zones.
• Ensure the loader is in good condition through regular checks and maintenance.
• Perform routine maintenance on the loader and other plant equipment.
• Conduct pre-shift inspections and report any issues to the maintenance team.
• Communicate effectively with plant operators, drivers, and other team members.
• Discuss anticipated production, type of materials being moved, number of trucks and daily deliveries of materials.
• Report any operational issues or safety concerns to the supervisor immediately.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by

Qualifications:

• High school education or GED
• Experience operating heavy equipment, preferably in a ready-mix concrete or similar industrial environment.
• Knowledge of material handling and loader operation.
• Ability to perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment.
• Understanding of safety regulations and practices.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to clearly think no matter the stress or difficulty of your
• Possess a strong work ethic and commitment to

Other Requirements:

• Flexibility to work various schedules and stay late when necessary.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and bend. The employee must regularly lift and/or move from 1 to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions and is regularly exposed to airborne particles. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

An Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities, Women and Veterans encouraged to apply.

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