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About The Position
The Woodyard Loader Operator is responsible for managing raw materials, including mixing, intake, and quality inspection. This role involves operating a loader to ensure production schedules are met and performing routine maintenance on the equipment. The position requires good coordination, the ability to concentrate, and physical stamina for tasks such as lifting and working at heights.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED required
- One to two years loader operation experience in an industrial setting highly preferred
- Good eye, hand and foot coordination
- Ability to concentrate for extended periods of time and multi-task
- Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs on a repetitive basis and stand and sit for long periods of time
- Ability to climb up and down stairs to get in and out of loader with no fear of confined spaces or heights
- Ability to do simple math calculations, use basic tools, and exhibit mechanical aptitude when conducting loader maintenance
Nice To Haves
- One to two years loader operation experience in an industrial setting
Responsibilities
- Mix material per specification to ensure production is set up for upcoming days to ensure proper blend and moisture content.
- Receive incoming loads of raw materials and separate by species.
- Inspect quality of raw material to standard and notify plant leadership of any defects.
- Load infeed bin per production schedule requirements.
- Conduct loader inspections and perform loader maintenance.
- Communicate with co-workers regarding status of work flow.
- Other accountabilities as required.
Benefits
- Employee referral bonus program
- 2 weeks paid time off + 2 floating holidays
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (FSA & HSA options)
- Educational assistance
- Life insurance, short term & long-term disability
- 401(k) with employer match & immediate vesting
- Employee heating pellet program
- Lignetics SWAG gear to include an annual pair of work boots & other PPE
