Front End Loader Operator | Frisco Ready Mix Portable

Loader Operator

The Loader Operator position reports to the Plant Manager and will be in a role of (secondary supervision) production teamwork. Primary functions are to safely charge ready mix plants and material (sand and gravel), maintain stockpile areas and to service the loader. Our Redi-Mix customers, the Batchman, and the Mixer Operators are all vital to the Loader Operator "Customers".

Requirements

Operates loader to transfer material from yard to storage bins

Grease the loader daily

Signs and maintains raw material delivery tickets

Confirm receipt of materials before signing tickets

Performs daily preventative maintenance - tire pressure, oil, grease, diesel fuel, hoses for leaks and all moving parts for proper function

Records daily maintenance activities

Daily pre and post trip inspections are required on the plant and loader

Help maintain all of plant yard area for environmental compliance

Maintain the area around the concrete pans.

Assist in the inventory process

Report any problems to maintenance personnel and manager

Demonstrates good knowledge of lockout / tagout procedure required during certain procedures

Performs preventative maintenance on conveyor belts, which charge plants, and maintains other plant equipment

Assists Batch Plant Operator and Master Maintenance Mechanic with other duties as needed

Cleans area around aggregate charging hoppers, load point and assist in cleaning plant and yard

Prepare and maintain an area for waste concrete to produce good reusable base material.

Demonstrates a good working knowledge of Company Rules and Regulations, and assures facility compliance with OSHA, DOT, TNRCC, EPA, and other regulatory agencies

Assist with training of co-workers as needed

Required to follow all safety policies and procedures, wear PPE and promote a 24 / 7 Safe Culture

Perform other duties as required by Production Coordinator

Able to cross train in areas not limited to but including batch operators, driving mixer & heavy equipment

Must be physically capable to climb on and under conveyor belts and work in high places. Will be required to stoop, bend, and lift heavy objects such as shovels full of concrete materials etc. on a respective basis

Must be able to use hand tools and grease gun to perform all phases of loader maintenance

Flexible attitude engaged in team goals

Ability to drive long distances to various locations

Must be willing to cross train throughout plant operations

Six months of experience in operation and maintenance of a front end loader

Physical Requirements

Ability to climb stairs and ladders, reach, squat, tolerate prolonged sitting / standing, balance, bend from trunk, operate mobile equipment, push and pull objects

Lift objects of various dimension and weights

Ability to operate hand controls with both hands

Ability to operate foot controls with both feet

Ability to tolerate working outdoors in all environmental temperatures and weather

Ability to work in cramped quarters

Ability to work in areas with the potential for high noise levels

Ability to tolerate working at heights up to 100 feet

Climb in and out of loader minimum 30 times per day, climb to 10 feet to clean loader, walk on uneven ground minimum 30 times per day up to 100 yards

Climb conveyor system 10 times per day, climb to 200" to clean and maintain

Read delivery tickets, maps, etc.

Use needed solvents to scrub and wash loader daily, climb over and under loader to visually inspect same

Work in confined spaces under hood, and in framework to clean loader as needed

Use hand tools (wrenches, drill, etc.) to make minor repairs

Hear and see problem indicators that warrant attention / repairs

Shoveling, sweeping, picking up trash, painting and general cleanup of plant areas