Summary:

Loader Operators are responsible for feeding sand to the Plant for processing. Loader Operators should

be highly skilled in the operation of the equipment as well as maintaining an excellent safety record. The Loader

Operator is responsible for their equipment to ensure it is in good working order by regular maintenance and

reporting to the Maintenance department as soon as issues arise. Loader Operators are cognizant of the need

to perform their duties in a timely manner in order to ensure efficient operations. Loader Operators must be

aware of the need to keep in step with production requirements and/or communicate when issues arise that

would impede the production as soon as possible.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in daily Pre-shift Toolbox Talks with Management and/or Foreman and co-workers.
• Communicates regularly with Plant Operators to ensure efficiency, safety and production requirements.
• Communicates with Plant Foreman, Night/Day shift Foreman on an on-going basis to ensure production requirements, safety and efficiency of operation as well as consistency of sand pile.
• Communicates with Plant Foreman, Night/Day shift Foreman and co-workers regarding schedules, absences, and PTO.
• Manages the hours of the shift to provide the most efficient means of loading the plant. (i.e., direction, moisture content of sand pile, maintains a steady input to the plant).
• Always maintains safety guidelines by performing pre and post shift safety checks, and wearing the appropriate safety equipment, and awareness of workers and equipment around you.
• Ability and knowledge to operate and monitor equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ensure that work area is clean and free of obstacles, maintain level floor around excavation.
• Maintain equipment with regular greasing and reports to maintain on issues with the equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Excellent safety and housekeeping habits

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two years of experience in mining industry preferred
• 30 CFR Part 46 training desired

Physical Requirements:

• Working in dusty and noisy environments
• Lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling up to 75 pounds
• Comfortable with heights up to 65 feet