ZipRecruiter is hiring: Heavy Equipment Operator in Pacific Junction

Job DescriptionJob Description

Location: Pacific Junction, IA
Shift: 1st Shift – Monday to Friday, some Saturdays
Hours: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM (will extend to 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM as seasonal demand increases)
Pay Rate: $20/hour
We are currently hiring a skilled and safety-conscious Heavy Equipment Operator to join our operations in Pacific Junction, IA. This hands-on role involves operating various types of equipment and supporting production and material handling processes. Candidates must be comfortable working both indoors and outdoors and be prepared for physical labor in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
•     Operate end loaders, forklifts, and skid loaders
•     Load hoppers and measure mixes accurately
•     Turn and shape piles of product to meet environmental standards
•     Perform cleanup tasks including sweeping, shoveling, lifting, cutting and baling plastic, and removing trash from raw material piles
•     Prepare organic mixes using a Bill of Materials to ensure correct proportions
•     Supply shaker lines with continuous material flow
•     Conduct pre-operation safety and equipment checks
•     Receive, verify, and submit load tickets to inventory personnel
•     Refuel equipment safely using electrical diesel pumps
•     Monitor stockpile temperature, moisture, and quality
•     Perform minor maintenance on loaders and dozers
•     Maintain high standards of product quality and volume output
Qualifications
•     Experience operating heavy equipment including end loaders, forklifts, and skid loaders
•     Ability to follow safety protocols and conduct equipment checks
•     Basic mechanical aptitude for minor maintenance tasks
•     Comfortable working in outdoor conditions and performing physical labor
•     Strong attention to detail and ability to follow mixing instructions accurately
•     High school diploma or equivalent

Company DescriptionSkySource Solutions believes in attaining success. We know success is important to our clients, applicants, candidates, and our internal staff and want to be an integral part of that process.
The SkySource Difference: We are not just another staffing firm! We truly care about our candidates long-term success and how we get there together. So the BIG Question is... How do we get there?
Our team of Recruiters come with 5 plus years of industry experience and are not looking to just find you a job. We truly care about your short-term and long-term career goals and understand what's important in making that next career move. We want to understand what you are looking for from a cultural, compensation and benefits perspective.

Apply today and experience the SkySource difference!Company DescriptionSkySource Solutions believes in attaining success. We know success is important to our clients, applicants, candidates, and our internal staff and want to be an integral part of that process.\r\nThe SkySource Difference: We are not just another staffing firm! We truly care about our candidates long-term success and how we get there together. So the BIG Question is... How do we get there?\r\nOur team of Recruiters come with 5 plus years of industry experience and are not looking to just find you a job. We truly care about your short-term and long-term career goals and understand what's important in making that next career move. We want to understand what you are looking for from a cultural, compensation and benefits perspective. \r\n\r\nApply today and experience the SkySource difference!