Loader Operator
Sortera Alloys
Operations
Markle, IN, USA
Posted on Mar 29, 2025
Job Summary: The Loader Operator will be responsible for moving material throughout the factory, and ensuring smooth receiving, stocking, and shipping is achieved.
Essential Functions
- Direct truck drivers on-location during unloading and loading.
- Operate scale and record weights and dimensions accurately.
- Operate packaging equipment to securely transport inbound, cross-dock, and outbound loads.
- Load and unload at standard rate of production.
- Inspect material handling equipment to be operated, recording the inspection at the time required.
- Capable of passing certification on all materials movement equipment on site.
- Able to consistently comply with PPE standards while on the production premises.
- Must be able to visually differentiate between similar metals.
- Assist in other areas and perform other duties, as needed. (This is not intended to be a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities required for this job.)
Qualifications and Requirements
- 12 months or more experience driving heavy equipment.
- Able to professionally communicate.
- Experience working in a 24/7 team production environment.
- Strong work ethic with a positive attitude as exemplified by results and feedback.
- Ability to work safely consistently over time in a responsible and detailed manner.
- Skilled at taking direction and executing plans.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:
- The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts.
- The buildings are heated during the winter, but conditions could be cold in the winter & hot during the summer.
- The processing areas are dirty & wet at times.
- Processing facilities/ areas are dusty.
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