Loadout Operator

Alpine Silica Holding • Kermit, TX

77d

About The Position

The position involves conducting pre-shift inspections and workplace exams daily, ensuring safety and compliance in a fast-paced environment. The role requires loading trucks to specified weights using a computer loading program, visually inspecting trucks for contamination, and maintaining accurate records of truck and trailer information. General housekeeping duties are also part of the job, along with operating machinery safely and productively. The employee will assist in testing sand samples and report shift activities accurately. Additionally, the role includes performing preventive maintenance on loadout equipment and assisting mechanics with repairs as needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• Previous experience loading trucks is preferred
• Previous experience operating a skid steer loader, forklift, bobcat or other small power equipment preferred
• Attention to detail
• Communication skills between co-workers, office staff, and other departments in the facility is a must
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is preferred
• Follow safe work practices as outlined in the Employee Handbook and as described during training
• Maintain a safe, neat, and orderly work area

Responsibilities

• Accurately conduct pre-shift inspections and workplace exams daily
• Ability to work from heights up to 120 feet
• Ability to work in high stress, fast paced environment
• Load trucks to specified weight using computer loading program
• Visually inspect trucks from on top; looking for any contamination
• Record truck/trailer information on truck tickets accurately
• Ensure scale tickets are completed with appropriate information
• Responsible for general housekeeping throughout loadout, conveyors, and silos using dingo, skid steer, brush, and brooms/shovels
• Operate machinery in a safe productive manner
• Unload pneumatic and belly dump trucks
• Collect and/or assist QC Techs in testing sand samples for sieve analysis and corresponding documentation
• Accurately report shift activities and tons pulled from silos on shift reports
• Conduct general PMs of all loadout equipment
• Perform some plant maintenance as directed, including assisting shift mechanic with repairs as extra set of hands
• Assist truck drivers with data entry
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees