Wheel Loader Operator - Level 1

Job Purpose

The Wheel Loader Operator shall operate the functions of transferring pipe material throughout the stages of operations in accordance with plant policies and procedures.

Duties & Responsibilities

- Maintain transfer and production operations in accordance with plant policies and procedures.

- Instruct Yard Attendant regarding transfers and housekeeping operations.

- Verify all loading and unloading of material.

- Assist Inventory department for verification of counts and material.

- Route trucks to loading and unloading destinations within the yard.

- Complete loading and unloading documentation when required.

- Racking of material in accordance with plant policies and procedures.

- Communicating to Supervisor or Yard Lead any problems with material, racks, or trucks.

- Assist at processing inbound and outbound racks when needed.

- Employee must follow all PPE policies and safety rules.

- Employee must report to the Yard Lead for briefing on daily tasks.

- Employee must maintain good housekeeping in the yard and their equipment.

- Lift and transfer material in a safe manner as per safety regulations and instruction.

- Document, verify and record transfers via ERP Software System and/or hard copies.

- Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Competencies

- Education:

- A High School diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.

- Years of Experience:

- Preferred 1-year minimum Forklift / Wheel Loader operation handling pipe.

- Job Knowledge:

- Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required.

- Manual dexterity required for operating machinery and hand held technical devices.

- Personal Competencies:

- Employee must be able to work with a flexible or rotating schedule which may require over-time when needed.

- Employee must be able to respond to call outs when required.

- Safety:

- Understands all applicable location safety rules and regulations and makes sure that all are being followed.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

- Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment.

- Loose fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted on site.

- The ability to lift 25/50 pounds regularly

- The ability to respond quickly to sounds

- The ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces

- The ability to see and respond to dangerous situations

- The ability to safely climb ladders while carrying 40 pounds

- The ability to work in loud, hot environments/extreme weather while wearing required PPE.

- Ability to see 20-20 when corrected.

- Ability to identify and distinguish colors.