Yard Loader Operator at Penn/MD Quarry – Peach Bottom, Pennsylvania

Penn/MD Quarry, a division of the H&K Group, Inc. is seeking a Yard Loader Operator! The Yard Loader Operator preforms the yard activities of loading, unloading, storing, transferring, distributing, and inventorying stone products and materials in the yard of the industrial plant.

H&K Group, Inc.’s Penn/MD Quarry has been proudly producing a complete line of high-quality construction aggregate products since 1989. Located in Peach Bottom, PA, Penn/MD Quarry serves customers throughout lower Lancaster County, PA, and the adjoining MD/DE region.

The H&K Group, Inc. provides complete heavy civil contracting and construction materials solutions with safety, speed, quality, efficiency, and value. Beginning as a small family business a half century ago, we are now a dynamic group of vertically integrated companies that has been growing and prospering for 50 years.

Why work for H&K Group, Inc.?

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• 100% Company-paid Health Benefits
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan
• Tuition reimbursement programs available to qualifying employees for approved programs

• Performs all work according to MSHA and H&K Safety policies
• Stages and organizes materials in the yard.
• Keeps and updates inventory of materials and final products.
• Inspects incoming materials and verifies invoices.
• Inspects machines and equipment used during the workday.
• Performs pre- and post-trip of equipment every day and fills out daily inspection sheets.
• Performs routine maintenance on loader such as lubricating and cleaning
• Keeps stockpiles properly bermed and maintained
• Ensures product is blended correctly
• Maintains haul roads that are smooth and safe
• Maintains time and production records.
• Cross trained in all areas of production including stacking, saw operations, guillotine operations and forklift operations.
• Cross trained to assist with administrative duties when necessary.
• Provides excellent customer service to all customers on site when needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills, Education, and Experience

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, skill, and/or ability required and work environment for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as the GED) from an accredited educational institution OR one month of related experience and/or training
  • Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered
• Verbal and written communication skills
  • Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
  • Write simple correspondence
  • Effectively present information in a on-on-one or small group situation to customers, clients, and other employees.
• Ability to carry out detailed written or oral instructions
• Problem solving
• Ability to fit test & utilize appropriate PPE as needed
• Ability to meet physical requirements (movement, lifting, as relevant to job)

Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience

• 3 months+ related experience
• Experience operating heavy equipment
  • Strong preference for Loader operation experience
• Experience working in a quarry, heavy civil construction, or other outdoor industrial setting
• MSHA or other relevant safety certification

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Thank you for your interest in employment with H&K Group, Inc. At H&K, we invest in our people, providing the essential training, instruction and supervisory support that they need to develop and grow within our company. We acknowledge that H&K’s strength and success is directly related to our employees and the talents, dedication and job performance they exemplify. We seek dynamic, motivated people who are driven to make a difference.

H&K does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are always looking for the best, most qualified people to join our team.

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100% Company-Paid Health Benefits!