Loadout Operator

PF Holdings • Kermit, TX

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About The Position

The Loadout Operator conducts daily pre-shift inspections and workplace exams, loads trucks to specified weights using a computer loading program, and checks vehicles for contamination. The role records truck, trailer, and scale-ticket information; maintains loadout areas, conveyors, and silos; operates machinery safely; and unloads pneumatic and belly dump trucks. The operator also assists with sand sampling and documentation, prepares shift reports, performs general preventive maintenance on loadout equipment, and supports plant maintenance and truck drivers as needed.

The position requires outdoor work in varying weather, potentially dusty conditions and areas with noise levels up to 85 dB, as well as work in cramped quarters and at heights. Physical duties include operating mobile equipment, climbing, sustained overhead reaching, and lifting objects up to 50 pounds and carrying them up to 150 feet. This is a safety-sensitive role, and other duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work at heights up to 120 feet.
• Ability to work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail.
• Communication skills for working with coworkers, office staff, and other facility departments.
• Follow safe work practices outlined in the Employee Handbook and training.
• Maintain a safe, neat, and orderly work area.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders; reach, stoop, squat, balance, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, push, and pull; and tolerate prolonged standing and walking.
• Ability to operate hand controls with both hands and mobile equipment and foot pedals with both feet.
• Ability to perform sustained overhead reaching.
• Ability to work outdoors in all temperatures and weather conditions, in areas with potential high noise levels, and in cramped quarters.
• Ability to lift objects of various dimensions and weights, including up to 50 pounds, and carry objects up to 150 feet.
• Ability to tolerate working at heights up to 150 feet.
• Normal depth perception and vision, including the ability to distinguish colors.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience loading trucks.
• Previous experience operating a skid steer loader, forklift, bobcat, or other small power equipment.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily pre-shift inspections and workplace exams.
• Load trucks to specified weights using a computer loading program.
• Visually inspect trucks from above for contamination, including sand, concrete, asphalt, fertilizer, grain, or resin dust.
• Accurately record truck and trailer information on truck tickets and complete scale tickets with the appropriate information.
• Maintain general housekeeping throughout the loadout, conveyors, and silos using a dingo, skid steer, brush, and brooms or shovels.
• Operate machinery safely and productively.
• Unload pneumatic and belly dump trucks.
• Collect sand samples and/or assist QC Technicians with sieve analysis and related documentation.
• Accurately report shift activities and tons pulled from silos on shift reports.
• Conduct general preventive maintenance on loadout equipment.
• Perform plant maintenance as directed, including assisting the shift mechanic with repairs.
• Assist truck drivers with data entry.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

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