Logo
H&K Group

1st Shift Yard Loader Operator

H&K Group, Birdsboro, Pennsylvania, United States, 19508


Overview:

Birdsboro Quarry

,

a division of the

H&K Group, Inc.

is seeking a Yard Loader Operator for the first shift. The Yard Loader Operator preforms the yard activities of loading, unloading, storing, transferring, distributing, and inventorying stone products and materials in the yard of the industrial plant. Must have experience loading tri-axles and tractor trailers. The ideal candidate is motivated, experienced, and carries out work safely.Why work for H&K Group, Inc.?Competitive salary commensurate with experience100% Company-paid Health Benefits401(k) Savings and Investment PlanTuition reimbursement programs available to qualifying employees for approved programsAdditional training programs including on the job, online through H&K Academy, manufacturer offered training, and more

Responsibilities:Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesPerforms all work according to MSHA and H&K Safety policiesPerform pre and post trip of equipment every day and fill out daily inspection sheets.Starts engine, shifts gears, presses pedals, and turns steering wheel/moves joysticks to operate loader.Moves levers to lower and tilt bucket and drives front end loader forward to force bucket into finished product.Moves levers to raise and tilt bucket when filled and dumps material into truck or rail.Provide excellent customer service to all customers on site.Maintains haul roads that are smooth and safe.Keep stockpiles properly bermed and maintained.Ensure product is blended correctly.Performs routine maintenance on loader such as lubricating and cleaning.Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:Required Skills, Education, and ExperienceHigh school diploma or equivalent (such as the GED) from an accredited educational institution OR one month of related experience and/or training

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered

Verbal and written communication skillsProblem solvingAbility to fit test & utilize appropriate PPE as neededAbility to meet physical requirements (movement, lifting, as relevant to job)Experience loading tri-axles and tractor trailers

Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience3 months+ related experienceExperience operating heavy equipment

Strong preference for Loader operation experience

Experience working in a quarry, heavy civil construction, or other outdoor industrial settingMSHA or other relevant safety certificationPhysical DemandsRegularly required to

SitUse hands to finger, handle, or feelReach with hands and arms

Frequently required to talk or hearOccasionally required to

Stand, walk, climb, or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawlLift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Specific vision abilities include distance, peripheral, and depth perceptionWork EnvironmentRegularly exposed to

Outside weather conditionsVibration

Frequently exposed to

Fumes and airborne particlesMoving parts

Noise level is usually loudThe H&K Group, Inc.

provides complete heavy civil contracting and construction materials solutions with safety, speed, quality, efficiency, and value. Beginning as a small family business a half century ago, we are now a dynamic group of vertically integrated companies that has been growing and prospering for over 50 years.Thank you for your interest in employment with

H&K Group, Inc.

At

H&K,

we invest in our people, providing the essential training, instruction, and supervisory support that they need to develop and grow within our company. We acknowledge that H&Ks strength and success is directly related to our employees and the talents, dedication, and job performance they exemplify. We seek dynamic, motivated people who are driven to make a difference.H&K

does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veterans status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are always looking for the best, most qualified people to join our team.Pre-employment drug testing (EOE)Pre-employment Physical100% Company-Paid Health Benefits!