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Illini Castings

Yard Operator

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What they do

An Operating Engineer or Heavy Equipment Operator drives and operates heavy equipment used in quarries, construction sites, landfills, refuse and recycling centers, or ports. Heavy Equipment may include, but is not limited to, bulldozers, excavators, paving equipment and pile drivers.

$54,776 / year median in Illinois

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

DUTIES:
1. Operating an end loader/fork truck 2. Inventory control on incoming parts and parts being brought in for production 3. Maintain inventoried part counts for quarterly reconciliation. 4. Housekeeping and any other duty specified by manager.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
1. Unblemished work and attendance record 2. The strength and flexibility to lift and move up to 50 pounds manually 3. The ability and willingness to follow directions 4. Must be alert at all times 5. The ability to work together with other employees as a team
SPECIFIC SKILLS
1. Basic knowledge and ability to follow the safety requirements of the job.
EXPERIENCE NEEDED
1. The ability and willingness to learn new skills 2. Prior work as an operator 3. Prior work with inventory control
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
1. Must be able to stand/walk constantly throughout a shift. 2. Must be able to hear well enough to distinguish warning sounds or verbal instructions above loud noises.
PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS
1. The team member is frequently required to lift and carry, or to exert up to 50 pounds of force frequently 2. Must be able to bend, stoop, twist and turn occasionally 3. Applicants will be required to pass a physical job requirements test prior to hire.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the essential functions of this job, the team member may be regularly exposed to loud noise, moving machinery parts, outdoor weather conditions and elements, airborne particles and fumes from gas, oil, grease, and welding arcs.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Parental leave Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
Experience:
Heavy equipment operation: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person