Operator Loader

Operator LoaderFounded in 1906, CEMEX has grown into a global building materials company that provides high quality products and reliable service to customers and communities throughout the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Here at CEMEX we offer our employees competitive wages, career growth, excellent benefits including health, dental & vision plans, vacation or paid time off, employee assistance program and retirement plan options, along with over a century of stability to build your next career on!Job Summary: The Loader Operator is responsible for operating heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner. The Loader Operator must also clean, maintain and secure all equipment as directed policies, procedures, and operator manuals.Job Responsibilities:Responsible for the operation of front-end loader to lift and transport bulk materials to and from storage areas, to feed conveyors, hoppers and to load trucks or railcarsStarts engine, shifts gears, presses pedals, and turns steering wheel to operate loaderMoves levers to lower and tilt bucket and drives front-end loader to force bucket into bulk materialsMoves levers to raise and tilt bucket when filled, drives vehicle to work site, and moves levers to dump materialVerifies amount of aggregate in storage bins and fills hoppers to ensure adequate quantity and quality of raw materials is maintainedPerforms routine maintenance on loaders, such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaningParticipates in making sure the quality and quantity of raw materials meets established standardsEnsures assigned established performance indicators are metWorks toward improvement of the assigned plant and surrounding areaFollows established procedures to ensure that the plant for which he/she is working is in compliance with state, federal, and local regulations and requirementsParticipates in on-going minor maintenance and visual evaluations of plant and equipmentConfers with plant superintendent, batch person, and other personnel to resolve problems, provide immediate feedback, and may recommend solutions to improve performanceMay haul cement and/or additives from storage area in bulk or bagsAdhere to all CEMEX, OSHA and MSHA rules and regulations at all times and wear proper safety equipment while on plant groundsMeet or exceed company safety standardsPerform other job responsibilities as assigned by managementQualifications:High School diploma or equivalentKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Be able to read, write, and speak English. Bilingual a plus.Working Conditions:Continuous exposure to extreme heat, extreme cold, extreme noise, and working outdoorsMust wear protective equipment while at the locationPhysical Requirements:Requires walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing to a significant degreeExerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequentlyJob involves sitting most of the time, but also involves walking or standing for brief periods of timeWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, in order to communicate to employees/visitors as well as function safely around heavy rolling equipmentLegal Notices:CEMEX is an EEO/AA (equal opportunity/affirmative action) institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by under federal, state or local law in the programs or activities which it operates. CEMEX will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all local, state and federal laws. CEMEX is an E-Verify participating employer. Arizona Smoke-Free Act. CEMEX complies with the State of Arizona's Smoke-Free Act (Arizona Revised Statutes 36-601.01). Smoking and/or the use of tobacco or related products is prohibited in and on CEMEX property as well as any building and/or vehicle owned or leased by CEMEX.