Front End Loader (Loudon, TN) – Austin Industrial

Austin Careers•Loudon, TN

About The Position

Austin Industrial is hiring a Front-End Loader Operator to move products, equipment, and materials to and from industrial work areas. Under general supervision, the operator uses a front-end loader and forklift to load trucks and move or fill hoppers, ensuring loads are safely secured before lifting. The role includes controlling loader speed and direction according to written, verbal, or signal instructions; reporting malfunctions and safety concerns; inspecting and cleaning equipment; and completing job tickets and other required paperwork. The operator follows Austin Industrial and plant safety procedures and may also operate a mobile sweeper, wash down areas around columns and hoppers, and shovel in hard-to-reach areas. This is a permanent, full-time position working night shifts on a 3-on/3-off schedule of 12-hour shifts. The role is based in an industrial and construction environment, with potential exposure to weather, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, vibration, and other site-specific hazards. Required PPE may include rain gear, chemical protective clothing, respirators, a safety harness, sandblast hoods, fire-resistant coveralls, a hard hat, earplugs, and safety glasses. The work may involve heights, uneven surfaces, confined spaces, and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds. Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship is not available. Candidates must pass a drug screen and background check as a condition of employment. No minimum education is required. No per diem or relocation funding is offered.

Requirements

At least 3 years of front-end loader operating experience.
Forklift and heavy equipment certifications.
Must pass a drug screen and background check as a condition of employment.
Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is unavailable.
Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements.
Must be able to perform the physical duties described, including working in various positions, climbing stairs, working at heights, and maintaining balance for extended periods.
Must be able to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies; exercise sound judgment; solve problems; maintain attention to detail; manage stress; and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

Operate a front-end loader and forklift under general supervision to load trucks and move and fill hoppers.
Safely secure loads before lifting and control the speed and direction of loader and hoist movement according to written, verbal, or signal instructions.
Report equipment malfunctions and safety concerns to the plant contact and Austin Industrial supervision.
Clean and inspect the front-end loader daily for safety issues and determine whether parts are malfunctioning.
Complete job tickets, service quality summaries, and other required paperwork.
Follow Austin Industrial and plant safety procedures and guidelines.
As required, operate a mobile sweeper, wash down areas around columns and hoppers, and shovel in hard-to-reach areas.
Wear required personal protective equipment and perform duties while maintaining safety, quality, and productivity expectations.