Ritchie Bros.

Asset management and heavy equipment auctions

Loader Operator 1

Forklift & Powered Equipment OperationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeEast Providence, RI, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A valid driver's license and a high school diploma or equivalent are required.
Candidates must be able to apply security, maintenance, and safety procedures to protect company and customer assets.
Candidates must be able to use personal protective equipment, including safety gloves and safety glasses.
Candidates must recognize potentially unsafe situations and respond appropriately to avoid accidents.
Candidates must follow industry-specific regulations for handling hazardous materials.
Candidates must be able to constantly lift, carry, push, or pull up to 20 pounds; frequently do so up to 50 pounds; and occasionally do so over 100 pounds.
Candidates must be able to constantly reach outward, handle and finger objects, stand, walk, and sit; and frequently bend, squat, kneel, twist, turn, climb, and crawl.
Candidates must remain alert to hazards associated with heavy equipment and other vehicles in the work area.
An upbeat demeanor is necessary for positive customer interactions.

Responsibilities

Operate a front-end loader to move vehicles and other equipment around the facility.
Load and unload trucks delivering or picking up vehicles.
Perform routine inspections and basic maintenance to ensure equipment is fully functional and the loader is safe to operate.
Maintain lot inventory of vehicles and parts.
Document and record vehicle information, perform vehicle improvements such as shrink wrapping and steam cleaning, and perform light maintenance to prepare vehicles for sale.
Assist visitors by providing guidance or directing them to the appropriate person for additional assistance.
Remain calm and alert and actively avoid hazards or situations that may cause property damage while operating a front-end loader or other heavy equipment.
Maintain a safe work environment by promptly reporting company policy violations to a supervisor or manager.

Desired Qualifications

Forklift or front-end loader operating experience, including Volvo L90G and L90H, is preferred.
Experience in the automotive, collision repair, or a related field is strongly preferred.
Knowledge of cars or general mechanical knowledge is beneficial.

We are offering a $1500 sign on bonus for this role.

Please note: If you are a temporary worker or an internal employee working for RB Global you do not qualify for this bonus.

Here at IAA, an RB Global, Inc. Company, our Loader Operators are essential to the success of our branch operations. They utilize our front-end loaders to maneuver vehicles around our facilities in preparation for auction.

While Loader Operators always focus on safety first, they understand the importance of a quick and smooth operation. As the frontline of IAA, this critical role enjoys learning new ways to use technology and being at the forefront of the auction industry in all our tools and resources.

First, let us double-check:

Our requirements are that all candidates for this role must have a valid drivers' license and high school diploma (or equivalent). There are physical demands of this role, so please read them carefully and understand that this is no desk job.

An upbeat demeanor to ensure every customer interaction is positive is necessary! If you know about cars or have general mechanical knowledge, you will fit in great. Teamwork is incredibly important to our success!

While it is not required, it would be great if you have:

Candidates with a forklift or front-end loader (Volvo L90G and L90H) operating experience have found this role to be an exceptionally great fit. Experience in the automotive and collision repair and/or related field is strongly preferred.

Physical Demand Highlights:

Ability to apply appropriate use of security, maintenance, and safety procedures to protect Company and customer assets

Ability to apply appropriate use of personal protective equipment (i.e., safety gloves, safety glasses)

Ability to avoid accidents by recognizing potentially unsafe situations and responding appropriately when accidents occur

Ability to follow appropriate industry-specific regulations related to the handling of hazardous materials

Ability to constantly lift, carry, push, or pull up to 20 lbs.

Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.

Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull over 100 lbs.

Ability to constantly reach outward, handle and finger objects, stand, walk, and sit

Ability to frequently bend, squat, kneel, twist, turn, climb, and crawl

This position involves primarily outdoor work in all types of weather

Must remain alert to potential hazards associated with heavy equipment and other vehicles operated in their work area

Working Conditions:

This position involves primarily outdoor work in all types of weather

Must remain alert to potential hazards associated with heavy equipment and other vehicles operated in their work area

A day in the life:

Utilizing a front-end loader to move vehicles and other equipment around the IAA facility

Loading and unloading trucks as they deliver or pick up vehicles

Making sure our equipment is fully functional, by performing routine inspections and basic maintenance and ensuring the safe operating condition of the loader

Being responsible for lot inventory of vehicles and parts

Documenting and recording vehicle information, performing vehicle improvements (i.e shrink wrapping, steam cleaning, etc.), and light maintenance in preparation for sale

Assisting visitors by providing appropriate guidance and/or advising them to the appropriate person for additional assistance

Remaining calm, alert, and actively avoiding potential safety hazards or situations that may cause damage to property while operating a front-end loader or other heavy equipment

Constantly maintaining a safe work environment by immediately reporting any violations of company policy to a supervisor or manager

Minimum Salary: $20.00

Maximum Salary: $22.00

About the Company

Ritchie Bros.

Asset management and heavy equipment auctions

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers connects buyers and sellers of heavy machinery, trucks, and other assets through auctions and asset-management services. Its core products are live and online auctions plus disposition and asset-management solutions that help sellers convert surplus equipment into cash and help buyers find and bid on used equipment. The auction process works by listing assets for sale in catalogs and conducting bidding—historically unreserved auctions and now increasingly online platforms—so buyers can bid from anywhere and sellers can reach a global audience. The company differentiates itself with a long history of transparency and integrity, a global footprint across more than 20 countries, and a shift toward online auctions that expands access and efficiency for both sides of the market. The goal is to provide a trusted, scalable marketplace that maximizes recovery for asset owners while delivering broad, convenient access to buyers worldwide.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Westchester, IL
Founded: 1958

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