Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator jobs in Ventura, CA

Front End Loader Operator - 3rd Shift 9:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.
Loader Operator – Front-end

OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY

Operates a front-end loader to deliver and dump materials to locations within the plant, including feed hoppers, stock piles, reject piles, haul trucks and customer trucks.

JOB DUTIES

• Safely operates a front-end loader.
• Cleans the bucket to prevent cross-contamination of materials.
• Responsible for the safe performance of loading a front-end loader bucket, and spotting a haul truck or customer truck
• Loading a haul truck and customer truck
• Transporting material
• dumping a bucket of material onto stockpiles and hoppers
• Back-dragging a pile of material and performs clean-up of materials around the plants.
• May operate the loader in all types of weather and terrain.
• Conducts pre and post trip inspections in accordance with MSHA and Cal-OSHA regulations.
• Responsible for understanding changes to assigned work areas and any potential hazards.
• Responsible for knowing and safely performing the procedures for start-up and shut-down, fueling, fire, runaway, emergency, and accident.
• Maintains a clean and safe operating record.
• Attends bi-weekly safety meetings.
• When not operating the loader, may be required to assist with operation of the recycle crushing plant or other heavy equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); 1-3 year’s related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven track record of punctuality and dependability.
• Must have a safe driving record with one year driving experience and be willing to work nights.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English over the radio and to supervisors and co-workers regarding plant operations.

WORK DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT

• Personal protective equipment is required on a regular basis, as needed, including hard hat, hearing protection, eye protection, hard-toed safety shoes or boots, dust mask respirator, protective clothing, gloves and other personal protective equipment.
• Employee may be exposed to dusty and noisy environments and may occasionally be working in extreme weather conditions including heat, cold, wind and rain.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, and work on elevated platforms.
• Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds.

Related keywords: heavy equipment operator, warehouse, equipment operator, loader operator, forklift operator, warehouse worker

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $28.22 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Heavy Equipment Operator: 3 years (Required)
• Loader operation: 3 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person