Equipment Operator

Pratt Industries • Denton, TX

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About The Position

The Equipment Operator safely loads material onto lines and trailers using front-end loaders and operates equipment in accordance with the applicable operation and maintenance manual. The role includes checking incoming and outgoing material for quality and conformity, moving material to designated storage areas, stacking material safely, and maintaining general housekeeping. The operator performs daily equipment inspections and checks oil and fluids, follows all company safety regulations and policies, and performs other job-related duties as assigned. The position may require night and weekend work when necessary, overtime as needed, and working the schedule required to meet job requirements. Successful hiring requires completing a drug screen and background check.

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.
• Multi-tasking, interpersonal communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• High degree of safety awareness and safety discipline.
• Willingness to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and the policies and procedures in the Employee Handbook.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• At least 18 years of age due to the nature of the working environment.
• Must successfully complete a drug screen and background check.
• Ability to work a full shift, arrive on time, work overtime as needed, and work according to the schedule required to meet job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment in accordance with the operation and maintenance manual.
• Check incoming and outgoing material for quality and conformity.
• Safely move 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 inspections on equipment.
• Obey all company safety regulations and follow applicable policies and procedures.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• Assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.

Benefits

• Paid holidays from day one.
• Insurance benefits and wellness reimbursement program within one month of hire.
• 401(k) with match after three months.
• Full tuition reimbursement after 12 months.
• Paid childbearing/parenting leave after 12 months.

What This Job Offers

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