Loader Operator

Job Title:Loader Operator

Overview: Suit-Kote Corporation is accepting applications for an experienced Loader Operator in Polkville, NY, able to operate at a very fast pace feeding raw materials into cold feed bins.

Safety Expectations: All Suit-Kote employees are required to comply with all safety rules and to observe safe work practices and operating procedures at all times. Whenever on Suit-Kote property or job sites, or operating Suit- Kote equipment, employees are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that promotes the safety of the employee, co-workers and others.

Responsibilities/Job Duties:

· Operate the Loader and other heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.

· Perform daily and routine cleaning and maintenance as well as safety checks of equipment.

· Understand and follow directions from supervisors as to required work area.

· Operate Loader controls to lower and tilt bucket and drive forward to force bucket into bulk material; Move lever to raise and tilt bucket when filled, or to dump material.

· Load customer trucks and trailers with aggregates

· Operate Loader on public or private roadways, maintaining proper awareness of ones surroundings.

· Communicate with the scale house and quarry personnel for the needs of customers and the quarry

· Manage stockpiles

· Operate other heavy equipment and other construction related duties as required.

Required Skills/Abilities:

· OSHA 10 Hour Safety Certificate, or willingness to obtain one.

· Passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening is required and a background check will be conducted

· Punctuality is extremely important

· High school diploma or GED is preferred

· Reliable transportation to and from work site

· Must be unafraid of heights

· Must be able to lift 50 pounds

· Strong work ethic

· Must have a clean motor-vehicle record

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Observe and comply with necessary PPE requirements

· Must be able to work in a noisy area with many odors present

· Bending, stretching, stooping, kneeling, crawling and squatting

Other Preferred Qualities:

· Ability to read and understand SDS

· Hazmat endorsement a plus

· Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)

Salary Rate: $20.00-$21.00/hour

Benefits:Suit-Kote offers competitive wages, paid time off, and a growth oriented work environment. We extend employer-paid medical and dental benefits, as well as company-paid life insurance to all full-time employees. Personnel are eligible for participation in our 401k plan as well.

Suit-Kote is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/ Female/ Disability/ Protected Veteran

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal

Pay: $20.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person