Equipment Operator

Pratt Industries • Duncan, SC

8h

About The Position

The Equipment Operator loads material onto lines and trailers safely using front end loaders. The operator uses equipment in accordance with the operation and maintenance manual, checks incoming and outgoing material for quality and conformity, transports and stacks material in designated areas, maintains general housekeeping, checks oil and fluids, and performs daily equipment inspections. The role requires compliance with company safety regulations and policies, teamwork, and performing other job-related duties as assigned. The position may require working nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent; additional experience may be substituted for education.
• At least six months of experience operating machinery.
• Demonstrated ability to follow directions.
• Professional attitude and conduct.
• Multitasking, interpersonal communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• High degree of safety awareness and safety discipline.
• Willingness to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist coworkers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Must be at least 18 years old due to the nature of the working environment.
• Must successfully complete a drug screen and background check; random and suspicion-based drug tests are performed.
• Ability to work a full shift, arrive on time, work overtime as needed, and follow the schedule required to meet job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment in accordance with the O&M manual.
• Check incoming and outgoing material for quality and conformity.
• Safely transport material to designated storage areas.
• Safely load material onto lines and trailers.
• Keep material stacked neatly and safely.
• Maintain general housekeeping.
• Check oil and fluids daily.
• Perform daily equipment inspections.
• Obey company safety regulations and adhere to safety requirements and Employee Handbook policies and procedures.
• Assist coworkers or supervisors with other duties as required and perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid holidays starting on the first day.
• Insurance benefits and a wellness reimbursement program available within one month of hire.
• 401(k) with employer match after three months.
• Full tuition reimbursement after 12 months.
• Paid childbearing and parenting leave after 12 months.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED