Heavy Equipment Operator - 2nd shift

LIGNETICS INC•Athens, WI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Heavy Equipment Operator will be responsible for raw material mixing and intake processes. This includes mixing material per specification, receiving and inspecting incoming raw materials, loading the infeed bin according to the production schedule, and performing loader inspections and maintenance. The role requires good coordination, the ability to concentrate and multi-task, and the capacity to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs repetitively. The operator will also need to stand and sit for long periods, climb stairs, and work without fear of confined spaces or heights. Basic math skills, tool usage, and mechanical aptitude are also necessary.

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

One to two years 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.