LOADER OPERATOR

Job Details Job Location: Oglethorpe, GA 31068 Purpose and Objective of Job: Responsible for keeping the plant supplied with raw material and loading out pellets. Must be able to operate the loader safely and efficiently. Job Duties Responsible for daily checks and completing checklist on the loader and report any issues immediately. Responsible for communicating with the off‑going loader driver to discuss any issues. Routinely checks bark and all feed bins to make sure material does not run out. Responsible for rolling and mixing each bucket of material for consistent material blends. Responsible for mixing materials according to instructions from shift leader. Must keep piles of raw material pushed up and in order. Responsible for keeping the loader clean of dust, blowing off every 2 hours. Must clean around and under reclaim bins once every shift as needed. Must make sure the loader fuel tank is full at shift change. Must perform other duties as assigned by the Shift Leader. Qualifications Operate Loader Safely and follow all Safety Procedures. Must wear seatbelt at all times while operating loader. Absolutely no use of cell phone while operating loader or any other powered industrial vehicles. Stop and blow horn at all doorways, blind spots, and pedestrian crosswalks. If you see a pedestrian in the loader area and suddenly lose sight of them, stop loader immediately to verify that pedestrian is in a safe location. Must stay in designated areas and paths with loaders, unless notified by shift leader to do otherwise. Must report any incidents or near miss with loader immediately to your shift leader. Must keep loader in good operating condition. Good verbal communication skills. Ability to climb, sit, reach, stand, and lift up to 50 lbs. without any difficulties. Must pass a vision test to obtain a loader license. Must be able to meet all requirements to obtain a loader operator license. Willing to work any schedule as required. Willing to work overtime as required. Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, and dry). Must follow all policies and procedures within the employee handbook. #J-18808-Ljbffr