Job description
H&K does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are always looking for the best, most qualified people to join our team.
Pre-employment drug testing (EOE)
Great Benefits offered!
Loader Operator
US-PA-Bethlehem
Job ID:
Category: Contracting
Rahns Construction Material Co. - Bethlehem
Overview
Rahns Construction Materials, Inc. is looking for the ideal Plant Operator to provide smooth operator of plant equipment. The ideal candidate is organized, self-motivated, professional, and experienced with plant operation and maintenance. Experience with a 320 Wheel loader is preferred but training is available for a conscientious, safety minded individual willing to learn. Must be willing to do outside labor tasks at our plant locations.
Responsibilities
Essential Abilities, Duties, and Responsibilities:
Follows company safety policies and OSHA policies.
Perform pre and post trip of equipment every day and fill out daily inspection sheets.
Starts engine, shifts gears, presses pedals, and turns steering wheel/moves joysticks to operate loader.
Moves levers to lower and tilt bucket and drives front end loader forward to force bucket into finished product.
Moves levers to raise and tilt bucket when filled and dumps material into plant bins or dump trucks.
Provide excellent support to our batch plant manager, while performing all outside duties at our plant location.
Maintains haul roads that are smooth and safe.
Keep stockpiles properly pushed up and maintained.
Ensure product is consistent and loaded into the correct bins.
Performs routine maintenance on loader and plant apparatus, such as lubricating and cleaning.
Perform all work following company policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Required Skills, Education, and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent (such as the GED) OR one month of related experience and/or training Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered
Basic mechanical abilities
Verbal and written communication skills
Leadership and teamwork skills
Self-motivated and organized
Safety-focused
Ability to fit test & utilize appropriate PPE as needed
Ability to meet physical requirements (movement, lifting, as relevant to job)
Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience
3+ months of related experience and/or training
Experience with equipment maintenance
Experience with loader operations
Experience with Q329 caterpillar trackhoe and LT105 portable crusher
MSHA or other relevant safety certifications
Physical Demands
Regularly required to Sit
Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
Reach with hands and arms
Frequently required to talk and hear
Occasionally required to Stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Specific vision abilities including Distance
Peripheral
Depth perception
Work Environment
Regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions
Frequently exposed to Moving mechanical parts
Vibrations
Fumes or airborne particles
Noise level is usually loud
About Rahns Construction Material Company
Rahns has a long and proud heritage as one of Pennsylvania's largest concrete suppliers. We have 8 stationary plants in various areas of southeast Pennsylvania. The areas are as follows Rahns, Chalfont, Coopersburg, Pottstown, Reading, Virginville, Bethlehem, and Easton. We also have 3 portable plants available for specific larger projects.
Rahns is a great place to grow! If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Please complete your online application and profile which will be sent directly to the appropriate Hiring Manager. Thank you for your interest in the Rahns Construction Material family!
Thank you for your interest in employment with Rahns Construction Material Company. At Rahns Construction Material Company , we invest in our people, providing the essential training, instruction and supervisory support that they need to develop and grow within our company. We acknowledge that Rahns strength and success is directly related to our employees and the talents, dedication and job performance they exemplify. We seek dynamic, motivated people who are driven to make a difference.
Rahns Construction Material Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are always looking for the best, most qualified people to join our team.
Pre-employment drug testing (EOE)
Pre-employment Physical
100% Company-paid Health Benefits!
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Worksite address
Bethlehem, PA, 18020, US
Who can apply
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