Heavy Equipment Operator - 2nd shift

Lignetics•Athens, WI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team on the 2nd shift. This full-time position involves operating heavy machinery for raw material handling, mixing, and intake processes. The ideal candidate will have experience in an industrial setting, possess strong coordination and mechanical aptitude, and be able to perform physical tasks as required. This role is crucial for ensuring our production is set up correctly for upcoming days, maintaining proper blends and moisture content of materials.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required.
One to two years loader operation experience in an industrial setting highly preferred.
Good eye, hand and foot coordination.
Ability to concentrate for extended periods of time and multi-task.
Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs on a repetitive basis and stand and sit for long periods of time.
Ability to climb up and down stairs to get in and out of loader with no fear of confined spaces or heights.
Ability to do simple math calculations, use basic tools, and exhibit mechanical aptitude when conducting loader maintenance.

Nice To Haves

Loader operation experience in an industrial setting

Responsibilities

Mix material per specification to ensure production is set up for upcoming days to ensure proper blend and moisture content.
Receive incoming loads of raw materials and separate by species.
Inspect quality of raw material to standard and notify plant leadership of any defects.
Load infeed bin per production schedule requirements.
Conduct loader inspections and perform loader maintenance.
Communicate with co-workers regarding status of work flow.
Other accountabilities as required.