Job Summary: The Loader Operator will be responsible for moving material throughout the factory, and ensuring smooth receiving, stocking, and shipping is achieved.

Essential Functions

• Direct truck drivers on-location during unloading and loading.
• Operate scale and record weights and dimensions accurately.
• Operate packaging equipment to securely transport inbound, cross-dock, and outbound loads.
• Load and unload at standard rate of production.
• Inspect material handling equipment to be operated, recording the inspection at the time required.
• Capable of passing certification on all materials movement equipment on site.
• Able to consistently comply with PPE standards while on the production premises.
• Must be able to visually differentiate between similar metals.
• Assist in other areas and perform other duties, as needed. (This is not intended to be a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities required for this job.)

Qualifications and Requirements

• 12 months or more experience driving heavy equipment.
• Able to professionally communicate.
• Experience working in a 24/7 team production environment.
• Strong work ethic with a positive attitude as exemplified by results and feedback.
• Ability to work safely consistently over time in a responsible and detailed manner.
• Skilled at taking direction and executing plans.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:

• The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts.
• The buildings are heated during the winter, but conditions could be cold in the winter & hot during the summer.
• The processing areas are dirty & wet at times.
• Processing facilities/ areas are dusty.

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