Loader Operator

Description:

The GardenCore Loader Operator will operate heavy equipment as directed and specified while adhering to all rules and regulations mandated by safety policies and procedures to produce a superior product.

The Loader Operator will work onsite in Sauget, IL .

Job Responsibilities

Read job specifications to determine operator adjustments and material requirements

Sets stops or guides to specific lengths as indicated by scale, rule or templates

Observes equipment operation to detect machine malfunction

Performs routine maintenance to include lubricating, fueling and cleaning

Inspect and complete equipment report daily

Make sure all housekeeping is maintained in a clear and orderly fashion in assigned area

Ability to move levers, shift gears, depress pedals and maneuver steering wheel to operator equipment

Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed

Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the job.

High school diploma or GED equivalent; a minimum of two years of related experience in trades specific to job requirements; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Must be able to pass an internal certification program

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction, and procedure manuals

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization

Ability to be a self-starter and work independently

Ability to add, subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals

Have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form

Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

Maintain a high level of accuracy in all aspects of work assignments

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak or hear

The employee will be required to sit for extended periods of time

The employee may frequently stand on their feet

The employee is regularly required to lift and move up to 50lbs. Occasionally the employee may need to lift up to 65lbs, – should this be the case, employees should engage in team lifting and/or use the provided equipment to safely lift

The employee must have the capability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms, legs, and your whole body – bending, crouching, climbing - using steps and ladders, pushing pulling, stooping and reaching

Compensation

Hourly Rate of $21 per hour

401(k) plan / group retirement savings program

Short-term and long-term disability benefits

Life insurance

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

What GardenCore Offers You

Highly competitive base pay

Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs

Group retirement savings program

An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About GardenCore

GardenCore is a leading U.S. manufacturer of lawn and garden consumables, offering a broad portfolio of mulch, soil, stone, and lime products. The Company has deep, long-standing partnerships with major home improvement retailers and garden centers, and delivers consistent, high-quality execution across large-scale private label and branded programs. The Company has over 1,400 employees and operates 58 manufacturing facilities across the United States.

GardenCore is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

GardenCore is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

AI tools may be used in certain stages of the employment lifecycle, such as candidate review; however, all final employment decisions will be made by a person.