Job Title: Loader OperatorDepartment: Production
Location: Hughson, CA Full/Part-Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: Regular FLSA Status: Hourly (Non-Exempt) Shift: DaySalary Range: $18.69 to $25.00 per hour.
SUMMARY
Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the Loader Operator will perform semi-skilled labor with regard to all aspects of the plant.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Must operate industrial motor equipment safely for self and others
- Must maintain, clean and inspect the loader and work area continually every day
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform related duties and/or special projects as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Skills & Competencies:
- Methods and techniques for safe work practices
Ability to:
- Work in confined spaces and/or at high elevations
- Perform daily safety inspections and identify safety hazards
- Perform basic mathematical problems (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
- Work independently with minimal supervision
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers and customers
- Follow written and verbal instructions; problem solve
- Communicate effectively in English (verbal/written)
- Complete written work orders legibly and keep records to coordinate feed schedules
- Contribute to a positive work environment
- Demonstrate good organization skills
Experience and Training Guidelines:
- High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent work experience
- Ability to lift/carry up to 75 pounds up to 100 feet (e.g., sack feed bag)
- Previous feed/agricultural experience desired
- Basic computer skills
- Work varying shifts including weekends, holidays and overtime
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Background in heavy equipment operation (preferable)
- Working knowledge in Agriculture and Livestock (preferable)
- Must know basic math, adding, subtracting, and conversion of US pounds to US tons
- Ability to perform the functions of the job (climbing, sweeping, and shoveling)
- Basic mechanical skills
SPECIAL DEMANDS
Physical requirements:
- Frequent standing for long period of time
- Frequent bending, walking, squatting and kneeling
- Frequent lifting and carrying of up to 50 pounds
- Frequent grasping, holding and reaching
- Constant use of overall vision
- Frequent hearing and talking in person; may be required to wear ear protection or hear in noisy conditions
- Frequent co-worker contact; occasional working alone
- Frequent exposure to loud noise
Working conditions:
- Work is performed in a field or production environment in connection to agriculture business. Defined on site work schedule. Indoor and outdoor temperatures with varying temperatures and weather may be experienced. Working around slippery and uneven surface
Note: Job descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Our company is an equal opportunity employer committed to non-discriminatory employment practices abiding by the regulations as outlined by the EEOC. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.