Bulk Loader/Utility

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POSITION SUMMARY:   Performs general manual labor duties throughout the plant including but not limited to housekeeping duties, heavy equipment operation and quality control management as assigned.

RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS:

Heavy Equipment Operation

• Safe operation of mobile equipment (haul trucks, water truck, skid steer)
• Abide by all company policies and procedures & all State and Federal laws
• All other Heavy equipment operation as assigned.

Preventive Maintenance on Heavy Equipment

• Perform pre-shift inspection on vehicle prior to operation
• Fuel equipment as needed and properly log all fuel required
• Report or fix all items found during pre-shift inspection
• Perform preventive maintenance on truck when needed, with preventive maintenance being:
  • Check & top off fluids
  • Lubricate (grease)
  • Tire maintenance (pressure & visual inspection)

Plant Utility

• Plant clean up as required (sweeping, shoveling, manual labor as needed)
• Shipping/Loading as required
• Perform equipment inspections notifying production and maintenance of issues.
• All other plant utility responsibilities as assigned.

Safety

• Follow directions and follow the Crawford mine plan
• Attend scheduled safety meetings
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Complete Pre-shift inspections on any assigned Heavy Equipment and submit to Plant Operator
• Promote safety among co-workers utilizing BBS
• Follow all safety policies and procedures
• Perform all assigned work adhering to Company and governmental safety rules and regulations, including company lock out tag out procedures

Quality Control

• Follow directions and dump mined ore in designated location as directed
• Report any deviations from the norm that might impact product quality or processing efficiencies

• Weigh truck and properly log weight of material hauled as required

General Duties

• Ability to operate and perform light maintenance on loader
• Understanding of plant process flow and plant equipment.
• Ability to perform light maintenance procedures including changing flashing, cleaning filters, chute and ductwork cleaning, and preventative maintenance procedures including greasing, belt changing, and oil changes
• Ability to take samples, run quality control analysis, and be the eyes in the field for SQF, 5S, and other plant initiatives
• Identify safety and SQF non-compliance within plant (examples include foreign material like buckets, scrap metal, rags, job spoils, etc)
• Support Shipping department by cross training and being able to step in when busy including loading trucks and ticketing
• Ability to perform repetitive manual labor including but not limited to shoveling, sweeping, lawn maintenance/landscaping, pressure washing, etc.
• Understanding of preventive maintenance and ability to input SAP notifications
• Shadow/assist maintenance (recommend 80 hrs/year)
• Consistent BBS safety compliance

ATTRIBUTES:

• Self-motivated and must be able to work independently
• Intimate working knowledge of State and Federal laws pertaining to operation of vehicles
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of over the road heavy truck operation and safety requirements

Physical Demands include, but are not limited to:

• Must be capable of working shift work, overtime, seven days, or holidays, if needed
• Able to lift over 50 pounds  
• Demonstrated skills of heavy equipment operation a plus, but minimum as demonstrated for an over the road haul truck
• History of safe operation of vehicle as demonstrated on driving record
• Effectively communicate and interact with supervisors and peers
• Tolerate working outside in weather conditions as well as exposure to industrial high temperature, limestone, noise and dust
• Must be able to perform in compliance with all task training requirements

Required Experience:  1-3 related experience Completion of an apprenticeship program, technical program, or equivalent experience in industrial background

Required Education:  High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Completion of an apprenticeship program, technical program, or equivalent experience in industrial background

Lhoist North America offers a very competitive salary package that includes but is not limited to comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, vacation, and disability insurance. You can plan for your future with Lhoist North America 401K retirement savings options, which include an employer match. Lhoist North America also recognizes the importance of continuing education by offering Educational Assistance to our employees to encourage continued personal development and professional growth.

Here at Lhoist North America, we are an equal opportunity employer and value inclusion in our workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these protected characteristics. We encourage applications from all individuals and strongly support an inclusive workplace. We strive to create an inclusive environment for everyone, and we are committed to treating everyone with respect at all times. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive work environment.