Equipment Operator

Astec Industries • Blair, NE

302d

About The Position

Work is performed under the supervision of the Materials Manager and in cooperation with the Transportation Leader. The position involves operating yard equipment, unloading materials, distributing materials to manufacturing work centers, and maintaining equipment. The operator will also be responsible for loading finished equipment onto trucks and performing daily equipment inspections.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent certification is required.
• Minimum of 1 years experience in operating heavy equipment required.
• Minimum of 1 years experience in the loading and set up of industrial equipment.
• Ability to safely operate multiple pieces of heavy equipment is required.
• Knowledge of transportation requirements and freight compliance is required.
• Must be able to work satisfactorily as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Serve as operator of yard equipment including forklifts, payloader, and trucks.
• Responsible for unloading steel and other materials from incoming trucks, and distribution of materials to designated storage areas.
• Distribute materials to manufacturing work centers.
• Transport parts and partially completed units to and from departments.
• Transfer completed units or parts to and from the blast and paint areas.
• Maintain and arrange for maintenance of all equipment assigned.
• Load finished equipment onto trucks.
• Perform daily equipment inspections.
• Proficient in all aspects of crane operation.
• Observer and trainer for payloader operation and crane operation.
• Operate Mach yard truck with proper airbrake use and wheel chock placement where required.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees