Front End Loader Operator

Description:

Superior Weighted Products is a sister company to AES Drilling Fluids and is seeking a Front End Loader Operator for our state of the art facility in Corpus Christi. This position will work 7am - 7pm on a 3/4 - 4/3 schedule. Starting rate $21.50 + overtime + bonus.

BENEFITS:

- Affordable medical / dental / vision / dependent insurance

- Company paid life and disability

- Paid time off / generous holidays

- 401K (6% match)

- Many others

The Front End Loader Operator is responsible for the recovery of crude ore from the storage area, transport to the crusher feed hopper, and the operation of the primary crushing line and mill feed hoppers/belts in order to ensure the timely availability of mill feed. The Front End Loader Operator will also be required to assist plant production personnel and management with other maintenance and production-related activities, when and as needed. This position requires flexibility to work shift work, overtime, night or weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

- Moves crude ore from stockpiles to the crusher system feed hopper.

- Blends crude ore as instructed by plant management.

- Safely operates an industrial front-end loader.

- Operates all equipment related to the crusher system.

- Assists the Mill Operator in confirming that material is feeding properly from the mill feed hoppers.

- Loads bulk trucks using a computerized scale and loading system and proficiently utilizes the scale system.

- Properly inspects front-end loader at the beginning of each assigned shift, ensuring that fuel, water, and oil are at proper levels; checks the brakes and hydraulics; greases the bucket and checks any areas identified by management; and promptly reports all concerns/issues to management, upon discovery.

- Performs all duties safely in accordance with Company procedures and applicable safety requirements.

- Supports and participates in the Company’s Quality Management System.

- Performs all other duties as assigned by the Lead Mill Operator, Operations Manager, or other Company management, including assisting with maintenance and production-related activities, when and as needed.

Requirements:

- High School Diploma or GED; prior relevant work experience (e., experience operating a forklift or front-end loader) is preferred.

- 3-5 years of Front-End Loader Operator experience.

- Prior experience working in an MHSA-regulated environment is a plus.

- Forklift operation certification or the ability to become immediately certified is essential.

- Valid driver’s license and the maintenance of a driving record satisfactory to the Company.

- Thorough knowledge of crushers, conveyor belts, Raymond mills, front-end loaders, forklifts, bagging machines, and basic fabrication techniques.

- Ability to operate and maintain plant equipment used by the Company and to utilize power and manual tools required for the position.