Heavy Machinery Operator

Responsible for preparing organic mixes using a heavy equipment loader, pushes piles to ensure segregation of materials and places material in the shakers to ensure the machines have a continuous flow of material.
*Roles & Responsibilities* * Prepares organic mixes by using the Bill of Materials to ensure the correct ingredients are used in the correct proportions * Supplies the line with a continuous supply of material.
* Pushes piles to ensure setbacks, pile height and stockpile shaping meets the criteria set by the Department of Environmental Health Services * Performs a safety and equipment check before each use of the loader * Receives load tickets from haulers, ensures accuracy, signs, accumulate until the end of the day and forwards the tickets in a neat and clean appearance to the office personnel for inventory entry * Pumps diesel fuel into the loader by an electrical pump and ensures all safety practices are used to prevent injury * Monitors the stock piles for excessive heat, turns stockpiles and ensures the proper amount of water is used to prepare the stockpile for production use * Meets quality and quantity standards * Performs the proper operation and minor maintenance of equipment- Accurately verifies quantity of material.
*Minimum Qualifications* * Ability to operate and maintain heavy equipment (loader/dozer) * Ability to maintain stockpile slopes to ensure safe work environment- * Ability to sit in a loader for many hours in a dusty, hot environment * Ability to climb into and out of equipment repeatedly * Knowledge of safe practice and procedures * Ability to read English and/or follow instructions, and communicate effectively.
* Ability to work in a dusty environment, hot/cold/rainy weather.
* Willingness to work mandatory overtime, including weekends and holidays.
Job Type: Contract Pay: $23.
50 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Monday to Friday Application Question(s): * Please provide your email address.
Experience: * Heavy equipment operation: 1 year (Preferred) * Warehouse: 1 year (Preferred) * Loader operation: 1 year (Preferred) Work Location: In person