Operator

Job Description

Objective / Accountability:

To safely and efficiently operate all powered loading equipment up to the largest loaders. As needed, will work in other capacities to assist the team in accomplishing overall needs of the customers and company.

Function / Corresponding Tasks:

Ability to be flexible with work hours to meet customer and seasonal needs including weekends.

Handle raw materials and finished products such as piling, turning, loading into hoppers, loading trucks.

Must be able to operate the following equipment efficiently and safely

Various Size rubber-tired loaders

Skid steers

Trommel Screens

Small tractor for tilling and mowing

Grinder

Pine Line

Maintenance/equipment

Daily fluid level checks

Daily inspections and safety checks on equipment

Daily and periodic greasing

Lubricant changes at required intervals

Tire pressure checks

Keep equipment in good safe clean condition

Fuel daily

Report and mechanical or unsafe issue to the manager.

Loading trucks

Load trucks of various sizes with various materials and quantities

Windrow materials as needed and turn as specified

Feed ancillary equipment such as bulk hoppers, grinder, etc.

Bucket blend materials as directed

Assist in keeping areas clean

Facilities

Level and back drag areas as needed

Inventory control

Facility cleanliness

Other as directed by Manager

Personal growth and company representation

Acquire necessary skills and knowledge to carry out responsibilities of position

Achieve personal and professional goals through company

Represent company and maintain involvement in professional associations or events as requested

Safety

Maintain a safe working environment for self, other employees and customers.

Immediately fix or report to manager any safety issues.

Required Skills:

Safely operate powered equipment such as: forklift, skid steer, large bucket loader.

Knowledge of proper general maintenance of equipment.

Ability to work well with others

Good oral and written communications skills

Excellent organizational & project management skills

Excellent problem-solving skills with a positive, action-oriented attitude

Strong ability to meet deadlines

Expectations:

Be a highly trusted and valued person

Acquire an internal company operator permit.

Ability to successfully communicate with diverse co-workers from multiple departments, divisions and companies

Ability to understand the seasonality of the green industry

Comfortable with being hands-on for some projects

Ability to multi-task, work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines

Strong commitment to customer service and teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Experience and Pre-requisites:

6 months operating front end loader and forklift

Ability to lift over 50 lbs, this position does require manual labor at times

Work outside in temperatures ranging from extreme heat to extreme cold

Be able to work up to 12 hours a day; including weekends

BENEFITS

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance options

Employer paid life and short term disability insurance

401k

Paid time off and paid holidays

Employee discounts

ABOUT THE COMPANIES

Proudly ranked as a 2024 Top Work Place in several categories, including Woman-Led companies and Cultural Excellence for Professional Development. Midwest Trading is a wholesale supplier leading the Green Industry in Chicagoland with sustainable products for over 40 years. We specialize in greenhouse and nursery mixes, custom-engineered soils for green roofs, bioswales and rain gardens. We also provide landscape mulches, soil amendments, and horticultural supplies.

Full-time