Loader Operator I

RBGlobal•Templeton, MA

6d•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

IAA Loader Operators support branch operations by using front-end loaders to maneuver vehicles and equipment around company facilities in preparation for auction. The role prioritizes safety while supporting quick, smooth operations and using technology and other tools in the auction industry. Operators move vehicles and equipment, load and unload delivery and pickup trucks, inspect and perform basic maintenance on equipment, and help maintain vehicle and parts inventory. They also document vehicle information, perform sale-preparation improvements and light maintenance, and assist visitors. The position involves primarily outdoor work in all types of weather and requires alertness to hazards associated with heavy equipment and other vehicles.

Requirements

Valid driver's license.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Upbeat demeanor and ability to ensure positive customer interactions.
Teamwork skills.
Ability to apply 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 potential hazards associated with heavy equipment and other vehicles in the work area.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of cars or general mechanical knowledge.
Forklift or front-end loader operating experience, including Volvo L90G and L90H.
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 IAA facility.
Load and unload trucks delivering or picking up vehicles.
Perform routine inspections and basic maintenance to ensure equipment is functional and the loader is safe to operate.
Be responsible for 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 in preparation for sale.
Assist visitors by providing guidance or directing them to the appropriate person.
Remain calm, alert, and avoid potential safety hazards or situations that could damage property while operating a front-end loader or other heavy equipment.
Maintain a safe work environment by promptly reporting company-policy violations to a supervisor or manager.