Operator Loader

Cemex•Alexander City, AL

3d•Onsite

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

Nice To Haves

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