Loader Operator

Job Description

Job Summary: Loader Operator- Day Shift

Harsco Environmental is seeking a skilled and safety-focused Loader Operator to support onsite steel mill and industrial material processing operations. The Loader Operator is responsible for operating front-end loaders and other heavy equipment to move, load, stockpile, and transport slag, scrap metal, and other industrial by-products. The successful candidate will work in a demanding industrial environment while maintaining strict adherence to safety, environmental, and operational standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate front-end loaders and other heavy mobile equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Load, unload, stockpile, and transport slag, scrap, aggregates, and processed materials.
• Feed material processing equipment, crushers, screens, conveyors, and other production systems.
• Assist with cleanup activities and maintain orderly work areas throughout the facility.
• Perform daily pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections.
• Identify and report equipment defects, safety hazards, and maintenance needs.
• Maintain production targets while ensuring safe operating practices.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, dispatch personnel, and coworkers regarding material movement and operational requirements.
• Follow all site-specific safety policies, lockout/tagout procedures, traffic patterns, and environmental regulations.
• Assist with general labor duties and support other operational functions as required.
• Complete operational reports, equipment inspection forms, and production documentation accurately and timely.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous experience operating front-end loaders, wheel loaders, excavators, dozers, haul trucks, or similar heavy equipment.
• Ability to work safely in a heavy industrial environment, including steel mills and outdoor conditions.
• Understanding of equipment inspection and preventative maintenance practices.
• Ability to read and understand safety procedures, operating instructions, and work orders.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and attendance record.
• Ability to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in steel mills, mining, quarry, aggregate, recycling, or industrial material handling operations.
• OSHA safety training or industrial safety certifications.
• Experience handling slag, scrap metal, and bulk materials.
• Mechanical aptitude and minor maintenance experience.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently sit, climb, bend, twist, and enter/exit heavy equipment.
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures, dust, noise, and varying weather conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, steel-toed boots, gloves, and high-visibility clothing.

Additional Information

“We offer competitive benefits, including health insurance, life insurance and disability plans, as well as a 401k with company matching.

Harsco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Disclaimer:
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.”