Loader Operator-Shipping/Floater

This is a 1st Shift Position

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability, 8 Paid Holidays, Paid Birthday Off, Paid Vacation, Paid Annual Volunteer Day, Extreme Anniversary Program, and 401(k) Plan

About Us:

Buechel Stone is a family owned and operated company headquartered in Wisconsin with production facilities in Kansas and North Carolina. We are a natural stone company that prides itself on being THE BEST EXPERIENCE in natural stone for both our customers and employees.

About You:

How do you know if Buechel Stone is the right place for you? Simple. Are you looking for a place where the ownership group CARES about their employees? Do you OWN up to tasks and jobs that you have and have INTEGRITY when things are not going right? Do you like to have FUN and GET STUFF DONE? If these are resonating with you, then you are in the right place.

Summary:

The Shipping/Floater Loader Operator is responsible for loading outgoing material and unloading incoming materials as assigned. The work often involves picking and staging products for orders. They typically use motorized equipment such as a front-end loader to move material to and from storage or production areas and trucks. Loader operators are also responsible for processing shipping and receiving paperwork.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Participate in mandatory stretching exercise program

• Receive direction and work orders from the Quarry Lead and Quarry Supervisor

• Verify that tools and equipment are in proper working condition

• Follow all safety regulations

• Verify the accuracy of quantity and quality of incoming material- purchased loads and transfer trucks

• Make sure packaging is secure and intact, labeled properly and if needed, re-label or wrap items

• Keep drop/hook trailers loaded between transfers.

• Load/unload trucks for outside contractors, customers, and transfer trucks (occasionally live loading required)

• Keep all material handling equipment in the best condition by conducting daily inspection

• Ensure product meets quality standards

• Process required paperwork- Supply Check List, Daily Pallet Usage, Inspections Equipment

• Maintain an organized and neat work area within reason

• Setup and stage orders for shipping. Write down all the weights on the load sheet or paper. Initial that it is done and verified. On the last pallet you will write on a small white label the following information: the customer's name, ORD# and pallet counts with total weight. Finally scan to completion

• Finished product placed in the proper designated area

• Load the rock/dump box when it arrives

• Weigh and band all finished product

• Haul pallets from upper ledges down to truck loading areas

• Scan all necessary paperwork to its final destination as needed

• Quarry stone when possible

• Snow removal and salt/sand as needed

• Take pallets off stock piles when possible

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Certification in loader and forklift operation

• Product knowledge

• Knowledge of operating heavy equipment or forklift experience

• Able to work with minimal supervision, be proactive, and able to work with others

• Data entry, math, and computer skills

• Written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to read, write and speak English

• Physically fit with the ability to lift objects weighing between 50-100 pounds

Competencies:

• Detailed oriented

• Dependable

• Ability to adapt to varying work environments

• Ability to work independently and as a team

• Excellent time management and organizational skills

• Effective leadership and team management skills

Work Conditions:

• Works in indoor and outdoor conditions including varying weather and environments

• Hours are full time 1st shift M-F