What are the responsibilities and job description for the LOADER OPERATOR position at FRAM FUELS?
Purpose and Objective of Job:
- Responsible for keeping the plant supplied with raw material and loading out pellets
- Must be able to operate the loader Safely and Efficiently
Job Duties:
- Responsible for daily checks and completing checklist on loader and report any issues immediately
- Responsible for communicating with off-going loader driver to discuss any issues etc…
- Routinely checks bark and all feed bins to make sure material does not run out
- Responsible for rolling and mixing each bucket of material for consistent material blends
- Responsible for mixing materials according to instructions from shift leader
- Must keep piles of raw material pushed up and in order
- Responsible for keeping loader clean of dust, blow off every 2 hours
- Must clean around and under reclaim bins once every shift as needed
- Must make sure loader fuel tank is full at shift change
- Must perform other duties as assigned by the Shift Leader
Job Requirements:
- Operate Loader Safely and follow all Safety Procedures
- Must wear seatbelt at all times while operating loader
- Absolutely no use of Cell Phone while operating loader or any other powered industrial vehicles
- Stop and blow horn at all doorways, blind spots, and pedestrian crosswalks
- If you see a pedestrian in loader area and suddenly lose sight of them stop loader immediately to verify that pedestrian is in a safe location
- Must stay in designated areas and paths with loaders, unless notified by shift leader to do different
- Must report any incidents or near miss with loader immediately to your shift leader
- Must keep loader in good operating condition
- Good verbal communication skills
- Ability to climb, sit, reach, stand, and lift up to 50 lbs. without any difficulties
- Must pass a vision test to obtain a loader license
- Must be able to meet all requirements to obtain a loader operator license
- Willing to work any schedule as required
- Willing to work overtime as required
- Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions, (hot, cold, wet, and dry)
- Must follow all policies and procedures within the employee handbook