Silvi Materials

Front End Loader Operator

Fairless Hills, PA

Full-time

About This Job

Title of Position: Loader Operator

Location: Morrisville, PA

Industry Leading Benefits: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Overtime as needed.

Grow with us! Silvi Materials has been working on expanding our “A” Team of employees since 1947! Our team has grown to 13 companies employing over 700 employees at 24 locations across New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania. Silvi is large enough to provide the stability you need, but small enough that you can feel your individual contribution to our success. We value the fresh ideas and perspective of each new member of our team.

What does Silvi Materials offer you, you may ask?

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Phenomenal Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, Prescription, Vacation, Paid Holidays, and so much more!

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Your future in mind: With 401(k) (at select locations) and/or pension options. We want all employees to build for a great retirement!

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Growth at Silvi Materials: Growth at Silvi Materials: We offer each employee the opportunity to move into any facet of our complex business. And our tuition reimbursement program is the perfect springboard to help you get there!

The Loader Operator will have experience moving aggregate with a front-end loader. The successful candidate must demonstrate initiative, responsibility, have good interpersonal skills, and be flexible/adaptive to a fast-paced and fluid business environment. Additionally, we encourage all employees to participate in continuing education to stay abreast of both technical knowledge related to their profession and the changes related to safety compliance.

Position Essential Functions Responsibilities

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Ability to operate large front-end loaders and other mechanized construction equipment safely and adeptly.

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Load material from a stockpile.

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Must be able to estimate load size for a vehicle and not over or under load a truck.

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Must do general cleanup around all areas.

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Ability to build up and maintain a stockpile of material.

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Check, service and assist in making minor and emergency adjustments and repairs in the field and in the repair shop.

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Perform landscaping duties.

Qualifications

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Experience operating a front end loader highly preferred. Experience operating similar heavy equipment commercially driving a 10K lb+ vehicle will be considered depending on the machinery.

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Knowledge of the common reasons for mechanical failure and the steps necessary to correct malfunctioning.

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Knowledge and experience with safety regulations, i.e. OSHA, as they apply to the operation

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Ability to work independently.

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Possesses a sense of urgency and ownership

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Must possess an even temperament to work under pressure to prevent costly delays in production that can result from machinery breakdown

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Possesses analytical, problem solving and customer service skills.

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Ability to respond with flexibility and efficiency to frequent changes in task focus, competing priorities, and multiple deadlines.

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Trades-level skills in one or more of the following: carpentry, electrical, plumbing to support staff training, troubleshooting, inspections, specification development, building construction etc.

Physical Requirements

In a typical work setting, people in this job:

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Lift 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds on occasion.

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Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects

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Stand for long periods of time.

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Kneel, stoop, crouch, bend, stretch, twist or crawl.

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Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them.

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See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.

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See differences between colors, shades, and brightness.

Working Conditions:

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Able to work extended hours as needed

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Continuous exposure to extreme heat, extreme cold, extreme noise, and working outdoors

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Must wear protective equipment while at the location

Silvi Materials does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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401(k)

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401(k) matching

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Dental insurance

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Employee assistance program

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Employee discount

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Flexible spending account

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Health insurance

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Health savings account

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Life insurance

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Paid time off

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Referral program

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Retirement plan

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Tuition reimbursement

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Vision insurance

Schedule:

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10 hour shift

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12 hour shift

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Monday to Friday

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Overtime

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Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

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What kind of heavy equipment have you operated?

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This role requires being able to start anywhere from 12:00am-9:00am. Will that work for you?

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What is your requested hourly rate?

Education:

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High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

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Heavy equipment operation: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

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Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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