Heavy Equipment Operator

Lhoist•Crawford, TX

21h•Onsite

About The Position

At Lhoist North America, our core values of Respect, Courage, and Integrity are more than words. We respect people, encourage courageous innovation, and uphold integrity in everything we do. If these principles resonate with you, you may find your next great opportunity with us. We believe our people make the difference. That’s why we invest in talent by offering meaningful opportunities to grow your skills, expand your knowledge, and pursue your interests. Our work environment prioritizes safety, fosters collaboration across teams, and embraces inclusion. Here, you’ll be challenged to grow, and you’ll be supported throughout your career journey. Join us and help shape the future of Lhoist North America. POSITION SUMMARY: The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining all mobile equipment in the facility. Ability to do manual labor for plant cleanup and utility tasks. Ability to assist the blasting crew in the quarry with handling explosives and back filling drilled holes for a shot, if needed. The quarry/blasting responsibilities include the need to pass an ATF background check.

Requirements

Self-motivated and must be able to work independently
Intimate working knowledge of State and Federal laws pertaining to operation of vehicles
Detailed knowledge and understanding of over the road heavy truck operation and safety requirements
Must be capable of working shift work, overtime, seven days, or holidays, if needed
Able to lift over 50 pounds
Demonstrated skills heavy equipment operation a plus, but minimum as demonstrated for an over the road haul truck
History of safe operation of vehicle as demonstrated on driving record
Effectively communicate and interact with supervisors and peers
Tolerate working outside in weather conditions as well as exposure to industrial high temperature, limestone, noise and dust
Must be able to perform in compliance with all Task training requirements
ATF Background Check
All personnel will be responsible for the facilities’ Safe Food initiative based on FSMA and Current Good Manufacturing Practices.
High school diploma or GED equivalent
0-3 years of relative previous experience.

Nice To Haves

1-3 years of relative previous experience in a mining, manufacturing, or production environment

Responsibilities

Safe operation of mobile equipment (wheel loader, haul trucks, water truck, skid steer, backhoe, drill)
Primary Crusher Operation including rock breaker
Perform pre-shift inspection on vehicle prior to operation & submit to plant operator
Fuel equipment as needed and properly log all fuel required
Report all items found during pre-shift inspection
All other heavy equipment operation duties as assigned.
Plant clean up as required (sweeping, shoveling, manual labor as needed)
Shipping/Loading as required
Perform equipment inspections notifying production and maintenance of issues.
All other plant utility responsibilities as assigned.
Follow all safety policies and procedures & attend scheduled safety meetings
Maintain a clean and safe work environment
Promote safety among co-workers utilizing Behavioral Based Safety (BBS)
Perform all work assigned in a neat and orderly manner adhering to company and governmental safety rules and regulations and procedures.
All personnel will be responsible for the facilities’ Safe Food initiative, Safe Qualify Feed (SQF), based on FSMA and Current Good Manufacturing Practices.
Follow directions and dump mined ore in designated location as directed
Report any deviations from the norm that might impact product quality or processing efficiencies
Weigh truck and properly log weight of material hauled as required
Abide by SFSF guidelines and regulations
Must successfully complete ATF background check
Competently operate all HME equipment (loaders, haul trucks, motor grader, dozer, crusher, water truck, etc.)
Ability to perform Blaster assistant duties
Basic knowledge of 12/24volt electrical circuits
Perform proper preventative maintenance on equipment (grease, lube, check fluids, air pressure, etc.)
Contribute to FSMA and SQF initiatives
Actively participate in Behavior Based Safety Observations (BBS) and other Corporate Safety Initiatives
Must not have any documented incidents or disciplinary actions for one year
Ability to perform SAP notifications for equipment and work area
Properly complete daily production workplace examinations
Document and track daily production data
Perform other duties as assigned by the Production Manager