Bulk Loader

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We believe our people make the difference. That's why we invest in talent by offering meaningful opportunities to grow your skills, expand your knowledge, and pursue your interests. Our work environment prioritizes safety, fosters collaboration across teams, and embraces inclusion. Here, you'll be challenged to grow, and you'll be supported throughout your career journey. Join us and help shape the future of Lhoist North America.

POSITION SUMMARY: Performs general manual labor duties throughout the plant including but not limited to housekeeping duties, heavy equipment operation and quality control management as assigned.

RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS:

Heavy Equipment Operation

• Safe operation of mobile equipment (haul trucks, water truck, skid steer)
• Abide by all company policies and procedures & all State and Federal laws
• All other Heavy equipment operation as assigned.

Preventive Maintenance on Heavy Equipment

• Perform pre-shift inspection on vehicle prior to operation
• Fuel equipment as needed and properly log all fuel required
• Report or fix all items found during pre-shift inspection
• Perform preventive maintenance on truck when needed, with preventive maintenance being:
  • Check & top off fluids
  • Lubricate (grease)
  • Tire maintenance (pressure & visual inspection)

Plant Utility

• Plant clean up as required (sweeping, shoveling, manual labor as needed)
• Shipping/Loading as required
• Perform equipment inspections notifying production and maintenance of issues.
• All other plant utility responsibilities as assigned.

Safety

• Follow directions and follow the Crawford mine plan
• Attend scheduled safety meetings
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Complete Pre-shift inspections on any assigned Heavy Equipment and submit to Plant Operator
• Promote safety among co-workers utilizing BBS
• Follow all safety policies and procedures
• Perform all assigned work adhering to Company and governmental safety rules and regulations, including company lock out tag out procedures

Quality Control

• Follow directions and dump mined ore in designated location as directed
• Report any deviations from the norm that might impact product quality or processing efficiencies

• Weigh truck and properly log weight of material hauled as required

General Duties

• Ability to operate and perform light maintenance on loader
• Understanding of plant process flow and plant equipment.
• Ability to perform light maintenance procedures including changing flashing, cleaning filters, chute and ductwork cleaning, and preventative maintenance procedures including greasing, belt changing, and oil changes
• Ability to take samples, run quality control analysis, and be the eyes in the field for SQF, 5S, and other plant initiatives
• Identify safety and SQF non-compliance within plant (examples include foreign material like buckets, scrap metal, rags, job spoils, etc)
• Support Shipping department by cross training and being able to step in when busy including loading trucks and ticketing
• Ability to perform repetitive manual labor including but not limited to shoveling, sweeping, lawn maintenance/landscaping, pressure washing, etc.
• Understanding of preventive maintenance and ability to input SAP notifications
• Shadow/assist maintenance (recommend 80 hrs/year)
• Consistent BBS safety compliance

ATTRIBUTES:

• Self-motivated and must be able to work independently
• Intimate working knowledge of State and Federal laws pertaining to operation of vehicles
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of over the road heavy truck operation and safety requirements

Physical Demands include, but are not limited to:

• Must be capable of working shift work, overtime, seven days, or holidays, if needed
• Able to lift over 50 pounds
• Demonstrated skills of heavy equipment operation a plus, but minimum as demonstrated for an over the road haul truck
• History of safe operation of vehicle as demonstrated on driving record
• Effectively communicate and interact with supervisors and peers
• Tolerate working outside in weather conditions as well as exposure to industrial high temperature, limestone, noise and dust
• Must be able to perform in compliance with all task training requirements

Required Experience: 1-3 related experience Completion of an apprenticeship program, technical program, or equivalent experience in industrial background

Required Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Completion of an apprenticeship program, technical program, or equivalent experience in industrial background

Lhoist North America is proud to offer a highly competitive compensation package designed to support your well-being and future. Our benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with paid vacation and sick time.We also offer an attractive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a generous Employer Match as well as a Supplemental Contribution based on your Years of Service to help you plan confidently for the future. We recognize that growth doesn't stop at the workplace. That's why we provide educational assistanceto encourage continued learning and professional development, empowering our employees to reach their full potential.

At Lhoist North America, your success is our investment. Lhoist North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace that values inclusion, respect, and diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We believe that a diverse and inclusive environment strengthens our teams and drives innovation. That's why we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and strive to ensure every employee feels respected, supported, and empowered to succeed.

At Lhoist North America, inclusion isn't just a policy, it's a core part of who we are.

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