Operator Loader

Cemex USA • San Antonio, TX

73d

About The Position

The Loader Operator is responsible for operating heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner. The Loader Operator must also clean, maintain and secure all equipment as directed by policies, procedures, and operator manuals.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Be able to read, write, and speak English
• Bilingual a plus

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the operation of front-end loader to lift and transport bulk materials to and from storage areas, to feed conveyors, hoppers and to load trucks or railcars
• Starts engine, shifts gears, presses pedals, and turns steering wheel to operate loader
• Moves levers to lower and tilt bucket and drives front-end loader to force bucket into bulk materials
• Moves levers to raise and tilt bucket when filled, drives vehicle to work site, and moves levers to dump material
• Verifies amount of aggregate in storage bins and fills hoppers to ensure adequate quantity and quality of raw materials is maintained
• Performs routine maintenance on loaders, such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning
• Participates in making sure the quality and quantity of raw materials meets established standards
• Ensures assigned established performance indicators are met
• Works toward improvement of the assigned plant and surrounding area
• Follows established procedures to ensure that the plant for which he/she is working is in compliance with state, federal, and local regulations and requirements
• Participates in on-going minor maintenance and visual evaluations of plant and equipment
• Confers with plant superintendent, batch person, and other personnel to resolve problems, provide immediate feedback, and may recommend solutions to improve performance
• May haul cement and/or additives from storage area in bulk or bags
• Adhere to all CEMEX, OSHA and MSHA rules and regulations at all times and wear proper safety equipment while on plant grounds
• Meet or exceed company safety standards
• Perform other job responsibilities as assigned by management

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Comprehensive wellness program

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED