Job title:  Operator Loader

Job Summary The Loader Operator is responsible for operating heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner. The Loader Operator must also clean, maintain and secure all equipment as directed policies, procedures, and operator manuals.   Job Responsibilities Responsible for the operation of front-end loader to lift and transport bulk materials to and from storage areas, to feed conveyors, hoppers and to load trucks or railcars  Starts engine, shifts gears, presses pedals, and turns steering wheel to operate loader  Moves levers to lower and tilt bucket and drives front-end loader to force bucket into bulk materials  Moves levers to raise and tilt bucket when filled, drives vehicle to work site, and moves levers to dump material  Verifies amount of aggregate in storage bins and fills hoppers to ensure adequate quantity and quality of raw materials is maintained  Performs routine maintenance on loaders, such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning  Participates in making sure the quality and quantity of raw materials meets established standards  Ensures assigned established performance indicators are met Works toward improvement of the assigned  plant and surrounding area   Follows established procedures to ensure that the plant for which he/she is working is in compliance with state, federal, and local regulations and requirements  Participates in on-going minor maintenance and visual evaluations of plant and  equipment Confers with plant superintendent, batch person, and other personnel to resolve problems, provide immediate feedback, and may recommend solutions to improve performance May haul cement and/or additives from storage area in bulk or bags, Adhere to all CEMEX, OSHA and MSHA rules and regulations at all times and wear proper safety equipment while on plant grounds Meet or exceed company safety standards Perform other job responsibilities as assigned by management Qualifications High School diploma or equivalent Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Be able to read, write, and speak English Bilingual a plus Working Conditions Continuous exposure to extreme heat, extreme cold, extreme noise, and working outdoors  Must wear protective equipment while at the location   Physical Requirements Requires walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing to a significant degree Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently Job involves sitting most of the time, but also involves walking or standing for brief periods of time  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, in order to communicate to employees/visitors as well as function safely around heavy rolling equipment    Must be able to perform all job functions which include, but may not be limited to, pushing, turning, and/or pulling of controls