* Properly follow all company policies and OSHA/MSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment.
* Must partner with other plant employees to maintain plant operations as instructed by plant foreman to ensure daily schedules/estimates are met.
* Attendance required according to Company Attendance Policy to ensure crew is able to operate at normal efficiency level.
* Attitude/cooperation: Must always maintain a courteous and professional manner with co-workers, customers and public.
* Ability to follow through with efficiency on verbal and written instructions.
* High school education or GED preferred but not required.
* Articulating equipment experience required.
* Valid Drivers License
* Ability to be flexible with last minute schedule changes, location changes, time of shift changes.
* Must have the ability to drive to ad from various plants, as needed.
* Overtime may be required. Out of town/county/or state work may be required.
* Ability to stockpile using loader with attention to supplying plant with raw materials in a safe and efficient manner.
* Ability to work at heights up to 90 feet wearing appropriate PPE to perform maintenance or repair to plant components (ex: silo, drag slats, traverse, bag house, elevators, batch towers, drum/mixer, conveyors) utilizing ladders, stairs, man-lifts and catwalks.
* May oil, grease, service and make normal operating adjustment to equipment.
* May perform other related duties such as backfilling trenches/excavations.
* Must adhere to PPE (personal protective equipment) policy and maintain individual PPE in a functional condition as supplied by company.
* Initiative to perform/assist with other positions for job completion.
* Requires riding to and from plants. If operating a company vehicle, must meet Driver Qualification Standard.
* Physical ability to operate loader on rough terrain and provide assistance to plant personnel under extreme temperatures and for extended hours of time. Normal shift is 8-12 hours.
* Ability to adapt and work in extreme weather temperatures.
* Ability to lift from 50 lbs. for repetitious lifting while using proper lifting techniques.
* Job requires the following motions: climbing, stretching, lifting, stooping, driving/steering, sitting, twisting vibration, riding on rough terrain.
* A culture that values opportunity for growth, development and internal promotion
* Highly competitive base pay
* Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
* Group retirement savings program
* Health and wellness programs
