Plant Loader Operator - Pittston, PA

Job ID: 528182

Pennsy Supply is a CRH company.

CRH is the leading vertically integrated supplier of asphalt, aggregates, cement, ready-mix concrete, and paving and construction services in North America.

Our 24,100 employees at 1,300 operating locations provide our customers with top-quality, innovative products and services.

Position Overview

The Plant Loader Operator position is responsible for the operation of a front-end loader to transport/load materials.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities


* Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures using the appropriate tools and equipment for the task.


* Adhere to and follow all safety rules and regulations of MSHA/OSHA/DOT and Pennsy Supply, Inc.


* Conduct daily safety assignments (area inspections, pre-shifts, JSA's, TRACK, etc.).


* Perform daily pre-shift safety and workplace inspections to ensure safe working conditions.


* Operates various hand and foot controls to govern direction, speed and movements of the front-end loader to transfer material to bins and hoppers and to load stone products into trucks.


* Transports accumulated materials from the plant to waste stockpiles.


* Loads commercial trucks using loader scale for accuracy of controlled weights.


* Cleans roadways and stockpile areas.


* Rough grades areas for use of mobile equipment.


* Pushes, lifts and transports miscellaneous materials and supplies as directed.


* Occasionally tows trucks out of muddy areas; cleans ditches.


* Inspects and lubricates equipment, makes minor repairs such as tightening nuts, adjusting bucket stops, etc.

and reports need for non-routine repairs to supervisor.


* Determines need for fuel, coolants and lubricants and replenishes as needed.


* Blends and mixes segregated material to ensure quality of product.


* Inspects stockpiles and removes contaminating material or reports to Supervisor for future removal.


* Refuses to load any known contaminated or condemned material on trucks for customer use unless directed otherwise.


* Follows all quality standard operating procedures.


* Maintains safe berm on stockpiles and roadways for truck traffic.


* Prepares stockpiled aggregates by breaking lumps and re-stockpiling for loading into trucks.


* Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as assigned


* Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, customers, and the general public at all times.


* Maintains cleanliness of equipment and work area.


* Attends meetings as required or directed.


* Other duties as assigned.

Requirements


* Must submit to a drug screen and criminal background check.


* Able to work various times during day, night or weekend hours as necessary.

Education/Experience


* High school diploma or GED equivalent.


* Must have experience operati...