Loader Operator Job at Pratt Industries, La Vergne, TN

  • Pratt Industries
  • La Vergne, TN

Job Description

Pratt Perks:
Paid Holidays from DAY ONE
Insurance benefits and wellness reimbursement program within ONE MONTH of hire
3 Months: 401(k) with match
12 months: FULL tuition reimbursement and PAID childbearing/parenting leave

Position Summary:

Operates straight or articulated rubber-tired tractor-type vehicle equipped with front-mounted hydraulically powered bucket or scoop to lift and transport bulk materials to and from storage or processing areas, to feed conveyors, hoppers, or chutes, and to load trucks or railcars: Starts engine, shifts gears, presses pedals, and turns steering wheel to operate loader. Moves levers to lower and tilt bucket and drives front-end loader forward to force bucket into bulk material. Moves levers to raise and tilt bucket when filled, drives vehicle to work site, and moves levers to dump material. Performs routine maintenance on loader, such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning.

Essential Functions/Position Responsibilities:
  • Operate equipment in accordance with O&M manual
  • Check material (incoming and outgoing) for quality and conformity
  • Take material to designated storage area safely
  • Load material onto lines and trailers safely
  • Keep material stacked neatly and safely
  • Must keep up with general housekeeping
  • Check oil and fluids daily
  • Perform inspections on equipment daily
  • Follow all company policies per Employee Handbook & Code of Conduct.
  • Follow all company safety guidelines.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities : none

Hiring Requirements/Preferences:
  • High school education or equivalent (additional experience may be substituted for education)
  • Minimum of six (6) months experience operating machinery
  • Professional Attitude & conduct
  • Multi-task, interpersonal communication, problem solving, and time management skills are needed.
  • High degree of safety awareness and safety discipline
  • Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors and the general public at all times.
  • Willing to travel and work away from home when and if required.
  • Be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
  • Strictly adhere to safety requirements and the policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
  • Have the willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
  • Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by PRATT Safety and OSHA.
  • Be at least age 18 years of age due to nature of working environment.
  • You will be expected to be flexible to the needs of our business, as we continually strive to meet and exceed the needs of our customers.
  • Please be aware that you must successfully complete a drug screen and background check in order to be hired into the Pratt Industries.

Pratt Perks:
Paid Holidays from DAY ONE
Insurance benefits and wellness reimbursement program within ONE MONTH of hire
3 Months: 401(k) with match
12 months: FULL tuition reimbursement and PAID childbearing/parenting leave

Job Tags

Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work

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