What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Operator position at Didion?
Join Our Team as a Heavy Equipment Operator!
Are you ready to drive your career forward? We're looking for a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team and play a crucial role in producing grain-based food products. If you love working with machinery and have a passion for precision, this is the job for you!
Schedule: 6am-6pm on a 2-2-3 schedule
Why You'll Love This Job
Didion Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We urge all qualified applicants to apply for this position. Selection will be based on qualifications as they relate to position requirements without regard to race, color, national origin, religion sex, age, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class.
Didion uses the eVerify system to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.
Are you ready to drive your career forward? We're looking for a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team and play a crucial role in producing grain-based food products. If you love working with machinery and have a passion for precision, this is the job for you!
Schedule: 6am-6pm on a 2-2-3 schedule
Why You'll Love This Job
- Exciting Machinery: Operate pneumatic hoppers, bulk rail cars, locomotives, and yard trucks.
- Safety First: Maintain high standards of safety and quality.
- Team Player: Work alongside a fantastic team, contributing to customer satisfaction.
- Support Operations: Ensure high-quality product delivery.
- Locomotive Operations: Move and stage rail cars efficiently.
- Yard Truck Maneuvering: Safely transport trailers and weigh loaded trailers.
- Rail Yard Management: Perform conductor/grounds person duties.
- Inspections: Complete pre and post trip inspections for all equipment.
- Safety Compliance: Operate machinery safely.
- Equipment Maintenance: Clean and maintain heavy equipment.
- Track Maintenance: Maintain the rail yard.
- Skill Growth: Commit to training and education.
- Team Contribution: Ensure efficient plant operations.
- Computer Skills: General computer competency.
- Autonomy: Work independently using critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Initiative: Personal initiative and a collaborative approach.
- Positive Attitude: A proactive demeanor with a can-do attitude.
- Reliability: Consistent reliability and excellent attendance.
- Education: High School Graduate, GED, or equivalent experience. Conductors license (past or current) preferred.
- Driving Skills: Basic driving skills; locomotive or yard dog driving experience a plus.
- Experience: Previous manufacturing experience, especially in a food-safe environment, a plus.
- Communication: Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
- Environmental Factors: Work in noise, dust, hot weather, and cold weather.
- Lifting: Lift 55 pounds and occasionally 75 pounds.
- Mobility: Ascend and descend stairs, ladders, and gangways frequently.
- Height Safety: Work at heights over 20 feet.
- Confined Spaces: Enter confined spaces following safety procedures.
- Communication: Use and hear 2-way radio.
- Dexterity: Maneuver equipment in tight spaces.
Didion Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We urge all qualified applicants to apply for this position. Selection will be based on qualifications as they relate to position requirements without regard to race, color, national origin, religion sex, age, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class.
Didion uses the eVerify system to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.
