General Laborer – Equipment Operator Job Description

Daily required duties are listed below, additional duties may be added by your manager on an as-needed basis. Failure to fulfill all assigned duties will result in corrective action.

This position is a safety-sensitive position and requires a clear mind and diligence. The employee has the responsibility for his/her own safety as well as the safety of others.

Job Summary:

• Arrive and be ready to work by your scheduled start time.
• Fuel, blow out air filters and radiators, and grease all points on equipment at the facility.
• Complete tasks as assigned daily
• Wash scheduled equipment for each week using the pressure washer.
• Assist production manager with needed daily tasks (moving equipment, cleaning around equipment, etc.)
• Use of cell phones is limited to appropriate times as directed. Excessive phone usage or watching videos while you are on the clock is prohibited and will result in a write-up.
• Smoking in the facility is limited to the designated outside areas. There is absolutely no smoking in the equipment or any unapproved areas at the facility.
• Fill out the required production and equipment inspection forms and turn them in daily.
• Shovel materials as required; may be required to perform cleanup/janitorial tasks throughout the Facility.
• Perform entry-level work in the repair and maintenance of the related equipment and machinery.
• Use hand and power tools as required to operate, repair, and maintain related equipment.
• Check the condition of equipment; performs operations and safety check prior to using equipment; maintain tools and equipment used in the repair and maintenance of assigned equipment; fuel vehicles/equipment; inspect and perform safety checks on vehicles/equipment; clean vehicles/equipment; report the need for repairs.
• Document work performed and prepared records and reports.
• Operate vehicles to travel to various Agency facilities and locations.
• Request parts, tools, materials, and supplies.
• May operate steam cleaning equipment, air compressors, and related tools and equipment.
• Assist Facility/Agency mechanics in the repair and maintenance of assigned equipment.
• Respond to emergencies, as necessary.
• May be required to train for fire response; may be required to respond to fires.
• Incumbent may be trained to operate any of the following types of equipment; front-end loaders, pickup trucks, skip loaders, forklifts, tractors and other light, medium, and heavy-duty motorized equipment associated with the operation of the Facility.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Pass a pre-employment Drug screen.
• Pass a pre-employment Background check.
• Must have a Driver’s license.
• High school diploma or GED certificate
• Communication skills.
• Physical stamina.

Equipment operator: This position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of all on site equipment, including but not limited to front-end loaders, forklifts, skid loaders and grinders. The position reports to the Operations Manager. Must be able to operate large pieces of equipment in a safe and effective manner and be able to self-perform preventative maintenance and troubleshoot minor issues with the operating equipment.

Knowledge of:

Practices, methods, techniques, tools, and equipment common to the operation of a processing Facility, construction fields; operation, care, and preventative techniques for Facility equipment and assigned power tools; Occupational hazards and standard safety practices and procedures related to the work; basic shop mathematics; basic business English; operation of motorized power equipment; Agency rules, procedures and practices governing the areas of responsibility.

Ability to:

Learn and perform entry-level tasks in the operation of light, medium, and heavy-duty motorized power equipment; operate the tools and equipment common to the repair and maintenance of assigned equipment; follow oral and written instructions; write simple correspondence related to the work; establish and maintain effective relationships with those encountered in the course of the work; use and exercise initiative in daily work activities; shop mathematics; read and interpret safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures, operational instructions and general correspondence related to the work being performed; handle stress in a professional manner.

Experience:

• One year of experience or the equivalent of training and experience in the use of hand and power tools, operation of light, medium, and heavy-duty motorized power equipment; light, medium, and heavy-duty equipment associated with construction, manufacturing facility maintenance, or production. Education
• Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent

Benefits:

We offer an extensive and competitive benefits plan for all our full-time employees as we value their time and commitment. Our benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Generous 401k match up to 4%
• Company-paid Long-Term Disability
• Company-paid Short-Term Disability
• Company paid AD&D.
• Company paid Life.
• Voluntary life for employees and family
• Heath Savings plan
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Time
• Paid Weekly

Pay:

• Hourly based on experience

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees. Accordingly, the Company will not engage in any form of employment discrimination based on race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other legally protected status. The Company hereby affirms its desire to maintain a work environment for all employees that is free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination.

Please Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.