Heavy Equipment Operator

Front End Loader OperatorFront End Loader Job Duties:Raw Material Material Mixing and Intake ProcessMix material per specification to ensure production is set up for upcoming days to ensure proper blend and moisture content.Receiving incoming loads of raw materials and separate by speciesInspect quality of raw material to standard and notify plant leadership of any defectsLoad infeed bin per production schedule requirementsConduct loader inspections and perform loader maintenanceCommunicate with co-workers regarding status of work flowOther accountabilities as requiredFront End Loader Requirements:High School diploma or GED requiredOne to two years loader operation experience in an industrial setting highly preferredAbility to immediately understand and react to verbal safety commands, audio alarms, and written hazard alerts in English in a Manufacturing setting.Proficient in English to accurately read, interpret, and execute equipment lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) protocols and machine operation manuals.Sufficient English verbal skills to clearly and instantly report machine malfunctions, near-misses, or unsafe floor conditions to supervisors and team members.This role operates in the immediate vicinity of fast-moving, heavy automated equipment. Clear, real-time communication and strict adherence to English-language safety signage are mandatory for workplace safety.Will need good eye, hand and foot coordinationWill need the ability to concentrate for extended periods of time and multi-taskWill need to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs on a repetitive basis and stand and sit for long periods of timeWill need to climb up and down stairs to get in and out of loader with no fear of confined spaces or heightsRequires the ability to do simple math calculations, use basic tools, and exhibit mechanical aptitude when conducting loader maintenanceFront End Loader Benefits:Employee referral bonus program2 weeks paid time off + 2 floating holidaysMedical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (FSA & HSA options)Educational assistanceLife insurance, short term & long-term disability401(k) with employer match & immediate vestingEmployee heating pellet programLignetics SWAG gear to include an annual pair of work boots & other PPELignetics believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity (EEO) and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, or on any other protected status under state, local or federal law. Equal employment opportunity is extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall and termination.