Loader Operator I

RBGlobal • East Providence, RI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

At IAA, an RB Global, Inc. Company, Loader Operators are essential to branch operations. They use front-end loaders to maneuver vehicles around facilities in preparation for auction, prioritizing safety while supporting quick, smooth operations. The role also involves using technology and equipment in the auction industry.

This is an active, primarily outdoor position performed in all types of weather. Operators must stay alert to hazards associated with heavy equipment and other vehicles in the work area. The job requires physical activity, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling objects, standing, walking, sitting, and occasional climbing or crawling.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Upbeat demeanor to support positive customer interactions.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to use security, maintenance, and safety procedures to protect company and customer assets.
• Ability to use personal protective equipment, including safety gloves and safety glasses.
• Ability to recognize potentially unsafe situations and respond appropriately when accidents occur.
• Ability to follow industry-specific regulations for handling hazardous materials.
• Ability to constantly lift, carry, push, or pull up to 20 lbs; frequently do so up to 50 lbs; and occasionally do so over 100 lbs.
• Ability to constantly reach outward, handle and finger objects, stand, walk, and sit.
• Ability to frequently bend, squat, kneel, twist, turn, climb, and crawl.
• Ability to remain alert to hazards associated with heavy equipment and other vehicles.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of cars or general mechanical knowledge.
• Forklift or front-end loader operating experience; experience with Volvo L90G and L90H loaders is especially relevant.
• Experience in the automotive, collision repair, or a related field is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use a front-end loader to move vehicles and other equipment around the facility.
• Load and unload trucks delivering or picking up vehicles.
• Inspect equipment routinely, perform basic maintenance, and ensure the loader is safe to operate.
• Manage lot inventory of vehicles and parts.
• Document and record vehicle information, perform vehicle improvements such as shrink wrapping and steam cleaning, and perform light maintenance to prepare vehicles for sale.
• Assist visitors by providing guidance or directing them to the appropriate person.
• Stay calm and alert, avoid potential safety hazards, and prevent property damage while operating loaders or other heavy equipment.
• Maintain a safe work environment and immediately report company policy violations to a supervisor or manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED