Full-Time
Loader Operator 1
Ritchie Bros.
1,001-5,000 employees
Asset management and heavy equipment auctions
Compensation Overview
$24 - $28/hr
Minneapolis, MN, USA
In Person
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- A valid driver's license is required.
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- The ability to apply security, maintenance, and safety procedures to protect company and customer assets is required.
- The ability to use personal protective equipment, including safety gloves and safety glasses, is required.
- The ability to recognize unsafe situations and respond appropriately to accidents is required.
- The ability to follow industry-specific regulations for handling hazardous materials is required.
- The ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 20 pounds constantly, up to 50 pounds frequently, and over 100 pounds occasionally is required.
- The ability to reach outward, handle and finger objects, stand, walk, and sit constantly is required.
- The ability to bend, squat, kneel, twist, turn, climb, and crawl frequently is required.
- The ability to work primarily outdoors in all types of weather is required.
- The ability to remain alert to hazards associated with heavy equipment and other vehicles is required.
- An upbeat demeanor and positive customer interactions are required.
- General mechanical knowledge and teamwork are required.
- 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 equipment inspections and basic maintenance to ensure the loader is functional and 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, as well as light maintenance, in preparation for sale.
- Assist visitors by providing guidance or directing them to the appropriate person for additional assistance.
- Remain calm and actively avoid safety hazards or property-damage situations while operating a front-end loader or other heavy equipment.
- Maintain a safe work environment by immediately reporting company-policy violations to a supervisor or manager.
- Forklift or front-end loader operating experience, including Volvo L90G and L90H experience, is preferred.
- Experience in the automotive, collision repair, or related field is strongly preferred.
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, Illinois
Founded
1958
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q1 2026 revenue rose 11% to $1.23 billion, with GTV up 13%.
- FTC early termination cleared BigIron antitrust review in April 2026, accelerating closing.
- The new Scottish yard expands UK access and lowers logistics friction for sellers.
What critics are saying
- Copart and digital marketplaces compress pricing and commission economics in equipment and salvage.
- Integration from BigIron, J.M. Wood, and Blackmon strains management through 2026.
- Any failed technology migration or auction volume slump weakens RB Global's moat fast.
What makes Ritchie Bros. unique
- Ritchie Bros. pairs onsite auctions with RB Global's digital marketplace across 20 countries.
- Its omnichannel model spans heavy equipment, salvage, agriculture, and commercial vehicles.
- BigIron and Blackmon deepen local coverage while feeding global buyer demand.
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6 month growth
↑ 7%1 year growth
↑ 7%2 year growth
↑ 7%Financial services firm Ares Management and commercial asset marketplace operator RB Global have been highlighted for their strong fundamentals and profitability, whilst cloud storage provider Dropbox faces challenges. Ares Management has demonstrated exceptional revenue growth of 24.3% annually over the past two years, with earnings per share compounding at 19.5% annually over five years. The company maintains an operating margin of 21.8%. RB Global, formerly Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, has achieved 27.4% annual revenue growth over five years, with EPS growing at 19.3% annually. The company generates a free cash flow margin of 14%. Dropbox, despite a 26.6% operating margin, showed flat billings and faces weak demand outlook. Wall Street expects flat revenue over the next 12 months.
Scottish yard aids auctioneers expansion. Ritchie Bros. has strengthened its presence in the UK with the opening of its first operational yard in Scotland, providing buyers and sellers of used machinery with a dedicated facility in the country's central belt. Located at Harthill, just off Junction 5 of the M8 motorway between Glasgow and Edinburgh, the new site is designed to improve access for customers across Scotland while reducing transport distances and simplifying equipment logistics. The facility operates 24 hours a day for deliveries, allowing customers and hauliers to drop off and collect machinery outside traditional opening hours. The company says the flexible access will help minimise downtime and make it easier to move equipment around busy work schedules. The Scottish yard complements Ritchie Bros.' existing UK operations at Maltby, near Rotherham, together with its Mullingar facility in Ireland, which opened in 2025. The three locations provide broader coverage across the UK and Ireland while supporting equipment sales through the company's online auctions and other sales channels. Chris Thomson, Scotland Territory Manager at Ritchie Bros., said the investment reflects the company's commitment to the Scottish market. "Having an operational yard in Harthill means we can offer the same market-leading services already available elsewhere in the UK while making it easier and quicker for customers in Scotland to sell machinery and equipment," he said. "The new location allows Scottish sellers to access our global network of buyers while benefiting from a much more convenient local facility." As well as reducing transport costs and journey times, the site brings inspection, marketing and sales support closer to customers who previously had to travel further afield to access Ritchie Bros.' services. The opening forms part of the company's wider strategy to expand its regional footprint and meet growing demand for used equipment and asset management services across the UK and Ireland. The new yard is located at 59 West Benhar Road, Harthill, Shotts ML7 5TG.
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers of Westchester, Illinois, has acquired Blackmon Auctions of Little Rock for an undisclosed price, the firm anno
RB Global reported 13% gross transaction value growth to $4.3 billion and 11% adjusted EBITDA growth in its first quarter of 2026. The company received antitrust approval for its BigIron acquisition, which is now expected to close in the second quarter. The commercial construction and transportation segment led growth, with GTV up 27% year-over-year, or approximately 16% excluding acquisitions. Chief Executive Officer Jim Kessler cited early signs of improving customer confidence, supported by stabilising used equipment values and infrastructure activity. In automotive, GTV increased 7%, driven by a 6% rise in average selling prices and 1% unit volume growth. Chief Financial Officer Eric Guerin said the company's updated 2026 guidance excludes any impact from the pending BigIron transaction.
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