LOADER OPERATOR

HIGHLAND PELLETS LLC • Pine Bluff, AR

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About The Position

The Loader Operator operates a straight or articulated rubber-tired tractor-type vehicle equipped with a hydraulically powered front-mounted bucket or scoop. The operator lifts and transports bulk materials to and from storage or processing areas, feeds conveyors, hoppers, or chutes, and loads trucks or railcars. The role includes operating the loader, completing shift-start preventive maintenance, maintaining clean and properly separated material areas, and communicating equipment deficiencies. The position also requires attention to detail, following written and verbal instructions, and ensuring workers adhere to applicable codes and regulations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• Two years of heavy equipment experience.
• One year of in-plant manufacturing experience.
• Complete written and field training for the loader.
• Ability to climb ladders, stairs, scaffolding, and ramps.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, shovel, and rake as needed to keep the area clean and safe.
• Ability to work extended hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work outdoors and rotating shifts.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operate a front-end loader to lift and transport bulk materials, feed conveyors, hoppers, or chutes, and load trucks or railcars.
• Move the loader bucket into bulk material, lift and tilt the filled bucket, transport material to the work site, and dump it.
• Complete all items on preventive maintenance sheets at the beginning of each shift.
• Ensure the correct material goes into the appropriate bins and that bins are topped off at the correct blending rate.
• Keep areas around bins, including tail roles, areas under belts, and ramps, free of debris.
• Keep the radial pad clean and maintain appropriate separation of chips, bark, residuals, and fines to limit contamination.
• Communicate equipment deficiencies to team members and management.
• Follow written and verbal instructions and ensure workers adhere to local, state, and federal codes and regulations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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