What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Operator position at LITTLE RIVER MATERIALS LLC?
Plant Operator
Job Overview
Plant Operator is responsible for maintaining the rock screening plant and heavy equipment to ensure the maximum amount of production.
Responsibilities
- Follow company Safety Policies
- Monitor the operation of the rock screening plant and heavy equipment
- Monitor operating temperatures of drive mechanisms and components such as bearings, motors, gear boxes, pumps, etc.
- Monitor belt tension on both V-belts and conveyor belts, and assist Maintenance with adjustments
- Monitor screen tension and replace screens as needed, and assist Maintenance with adjustments
- Assist Maintenance with repairing/replacing rubber skirting
- Monitor pulleys, rollers, idlers, bearings, and shafts & report isssus to maintenance
- Produce daily equipment inspections and document findings
- Ensure greasing is performed properly on all plant equipment
- Work with management on planning and scheduling maintenance
- Follow start up and shut down procedures for the plant
- Ensure plant is functioning properly and at desired production rate
- Ensure plant is producing products satisfactory to Quality Control department
- Any other miscellaneous duties as assigned
Qualifications
- 18 years old or older
- Ability to operate Heavy Equipment
- Experience with resolving electrical issues preferred
- Plant maintenance experience required
- Heavy Equipment maintenance experience required
- Welding/Fabrication
- Can manage multiple priorities or projects simultaneously and keep them progressing to completion.
- Willing to work flexible hours and conditions
Physical Qualifications
- Strength and Endurance: Ability to exert force when pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying objects, often weighing 50 pounds. Ability to lift 100 pounds occasionally.
- Mobility: Frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, reaching, twisting, and climbing.
- Hand-Eye Coordination: Precise control of levers, pedals, and other controls on the machinery.
- Vision: Good depth perception and clear vision to accurately gauge distances and identify potential hazards.
- Hearing: Ability to hear instructions and machine sounds.
Benefits
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k
- PTO
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.