Loader Operator I

RBGlobal•Riverside, CA

8d•$20 - $22

About The Position

Loader Operators support branch operations by using front-end loaders to maneuver vehicles and equipment around IAA facilities in preparation for auction. The role prioritizes safety while maintaining efficient operations and using technology and tools across the auction industry. Operators move vehicles and equipment, load and unload delivery and pickup trucks, inspect and maintain loaders, and manage vehicle and parts inventory. They also record vehicle information, perform vehicle improvements such as shrink wrapping and steam cleaning, complete light maintenance, assist visitors, and report company-policy violations to a supervisor or manager. The position involves primarily outdoor work in all types of weather and requires attentiveness to hazards involving heavy equipment and vehicles.

Requirements

Valid driver's license.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Upbeat demeanor to help ensure positive customer interactions.
Teamwork skills.
Ability to apply appropriate 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, avoid accidents, 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 in the work area.

Nice To Haves

Forklift or front-end loader operating experience, including Volvo L90G and L90H.
Experience in the automotive, collision repair, or a related field.
Knowledge of cars or general mechanical knowledge.

Responsibilities

Use a front-end loader to move vehicles and other equipment around the facility.
Load and unload trucks delivering or picking up vehicles.
Perform routine equipment inspections and basic maintenance, and ensure the loader is safe to operate.
Maintain lot inventory of vehicles and parts.
Document and record vehicle information; perform vehicle improvements, such as shrink wrapping and steam cleaning, and light maintenance in preparation for sale.
Assist visitors by providing guidance or directing them to the appropriate person.
Remain calm and alert and avoid hazards or situations that could damage property while operating a front-end loader or other heavy equipment.
Maintain a safe work environment and promptly report company-policy violations to a supervisor or manager.