Loader Operator

What you’ll do

• Operate wheel loader to move materials to proper job site location for processing
• Perform routine service on wheel loader equipment to ensure proper and safe operation of equipment
• Perform various duties to maintain safe, organized and functional plant environment
• Assist in heavy equipment maintenance tasks
• Assist in yard maintenance tasks
• Inspect materials in yard and report any issues or problems to supervisor
• Perform other duties as required or assigned

• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time at conveyor belt operation
• Ability to climb heights of 75 feet on a regular basis
• Ability to lift, carry, and/or pull 50 pounds on a regular basis
• Ability to work in dusty, loud noise environment
• Required to wear safety equipment including hard hat, safety glasses, goggles, steel toed boots, ear plugs, respirator, gloves and various other similar items as required

• SAFETY:
  Understand and follow company and client safety and security rules; maintain personal protective equipment as issued.
• KNOWLEDGE &
  
  SKILLS:
  
  Knowledge of general construction procedures; mechanical knowledge, and knowledge of loader machine signals. Spanish language ability preferred; may be required based on staffing at plant locations. Prior experience of at least 3 years in a similar position with similar equipment and operations is required.
• PERSONAL skills:
  Ability to work under sporadic supervision.
• PERSONAL requirements:
  Must be over 18 years of age; pass drug & physical exam; compliance with Cherry Company policies and procedures.
• ATTENDANCE:
  Regular, dependable attendance for six-day workweek, including overtime hours. Satisfactory attendance record is required and essential to meet customer/client schedules and budgets.

• Competitive pay
• Opportunity for annual performance increases
• 401k program with employer matching
• Room for growth and career advancement
• Health insurance
• Dental & vision Insurance
• Paid life insurance
• Paid short term/long term disability
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 11 paid holidays

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