Loader Operator

The Load Out Operator uses heavy equipment for loading outbound trucks with finished product and is responsible for ensuring a steady flow of material for processing.
 

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Operates yard and plant equipment to load materials. Maintains raw material mixture at proper moisture content.

• Maintains contact with operator to ensure most efficient drying rate.

• Performs daily maintenance on loader before each shift.

• Washes plant equipment, vehicles, and processing areas as necessary using high pressure power washer.

• Performs general cleaning as needed in work areas.

• Keeps area clean; raw materials piled out of driving area.

• Maintains safety as top priority in accordance with all company safety rules and regulations.

• Reviews and evaluates qualitative data reports to verify that product meets Company specifications.

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age. 

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required. 

• Minimum 1 year of experience in loader operations within a production environment. 

• Must be able to work nights and weekends as needed. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a rendering operation preferred.
• Basic math skills; ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers.
• Good oral and written skills; able to follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to review & comprehend qualitative data reports to verify product meets specifications.
• Ability to deal with minor problems involving equipment or various situations.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands - PLANT

• Frequently exposed to high noise levels, strong odors, varying temperatures, and biohazardous conditions.
• Requires prolonged sitting and movement throughout office/work locations, as well as occasional use of computers and office equipment.
• Must constantly stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb or balance.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and identify potential workplace hazards.
• Requires the ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 100lbs.