Loader Operator

Smyrna Ready Mix, LLC • Chattanooga, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At SRM Concrete, we are seeking hands-on, hard-working individuals to join our team as Loader Operators. If you enjoy driving heavy equipment and contributing to community development, this role is for you. SRM Concrete (Smyrna Ready Mix) is a family-owned, values-driven leader in the ready mix concrete industry, established in 1999. We have expanded to over 600 locations nationwide, prioritizing quality, integrity, and service. Our mission is to deliver excellence to our customers, communities, and team members daily. As a Loader Operator, you will operate powerful machines, playing a crucial role in maintaining the flow of our concrete plants. This position offers steady, reliable work with the benefit of being home after every shift, as we are closed every Sunday to ensure time for family. Join a rapidly expanding company with genuine opportunities for skill development and career advancement. At SRM Concrete, we foster a culture of hard work, respect, and teamwork, supporting each other and recognizing achievements. We believe in doing what is right, both professionally and within the community, providing a straightforward and dependable environment where every team member is valued. You will be a valued team member helping to build America's future. If you are ready for new opportunities and committed to setting industry standards, apply today to become part of the SRM family!

Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License.
• You care about safety—yours and your team’s—and you’re not afraid to speak up if something’s not right.
• You know how to check your equipment and handle basic fixes.
• You’re a team player who communicates well and shows up ready to work.
• You’re physically able to handle a job that keeps you moving in all kinds of weather.
• Willingness to complete our pre-employment screenings.
• You live by our 5 Principles of Service: Safety, Quality, Kindness, Cleanliness, and Go-Getter.

Nice To Haves

• Experience running loaders or other big machines is great, but if you’re willing to learn and work hard, we’ll train you.
• High school diploma or equivalent is helpful, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Take the wheel of powerful front-end loaders and other heavy equipment to move sand, gravel, and cement around the plant—keeping our concrete flowing and our operations moving.
• Load and unload trucks, hoppers, bins, and conveyors so our team always has the materials they need.
• Work side-by-side with your crew and production team to keep things running on schedule.
• Check your equipment before and after each shift, and let the team know if something needs fixing—your safety and theirs comes first.
• Follow all safety rules, wear your gear, and help keep the plant a safe place for everyone.
• Pitch in to keep your work area clean and organized—because a tidy site is a safer site.
• Help count inventory and make sure we never run low on the materials that keep us going.
• Share your ideas with plant leaders and help us get better every day.
• Be ready to lend a hand wherever you’re needed—whether it’s helping a teammate or jumping in on a tough job.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Hourly pay with overtime after 8 hours, plus eligibility for bonuses and annual raises.
• Exceptional Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including low-cost medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and life insurance; paid holidays; PTO and vacation programs; 401k with $100 weekly match; family days; and more!
• Local Work, Home Daily: Enjoy steady, reliable work with the benefit of being home after every shift. We’re closed every Sunday so you can count on time for yourself and your family.
• Growth & Advancement: Be part of a rapidly expanding company with real opportunities to learn new skills and grow your career.
• If your region slows down, we offer opportunities nationwide to keep you working.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed