Operator II: Heavy Equipment Operator

Operator II: Heavy Equipment Operator

Owens Corning

paid holidays, 401(k)

United States, Missouri, Joplin

1983 State Line Road (Show on map)

Jun 09, 2025

Operator II: Heavy Equipment Operator

Location(s):

Joplin, MO, US, 64804

Function:

Manufacturing

Audience:

Hourly

Work Arrangement:

On Site

Requisition ID:

64715

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for operating heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner and unloading and storing raw materials. Heavy equipment may include trucks, front-end loaders, skid steers, dozers, graders, compactors, snow blowers and other pieces of equipment. The Heavy Equipment Operator must also clean, maintain and secure all equipment as required.

Reports to: The Heavy Equipment Operator is an hourly position reporting to the Hot End Supervisor and Operations Shift Supervisor. They are part of the hot end operations team.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Follows all Owens Corning safety policies and procedures

Know plant EPA goals or requirements and insures goals are met on a daily basis

Observes the Dry Emissions Precipitator Transfer System (Dust Collector System) by monitoring computer screens

Educate workers on exercising caution to avoid accidents and prevent injuries

Maintain a clean and orderly work area by ensuring that floors are clean and organized appropriately

Assist in developing SOPs and handle reviews of manufacturing batch records

Position automated conveyors for selection of proper storage bins

Operates the Batch House Computer system, the control room panel and alarm panel.

Capable of identifying the different raw materials and report potential quality problems with raw materials received (i.e. excess iron in slag, abnormal sizing of raw materials, excessive fines, etc.)

Monitor holding capacity of bins to insure uninterrupted plant operation

Takes railroad car inventories and reports and records inventory

Haul raw material to and from storage areas. Requires knowing how to safely operate mobile equipment such as the dump truck and all front-end loaders

Reports any problems to appropriate personnel and carries out emergency procedures

Performs other tasks and duties within scope as necessary and in agreement with the lead

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum high school diploma or equivalent is required

Must be 18 years or older

Must be a US citizen or have the right to work in the US

EXPERIENCE:

Prior experience with operating heavy equipment required

Minimum of two (2) years related experience and/or training in an industrial/manufacturing environment highly preferred.

Two year Associates degree in technical related field highly preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

The employee should hold the following abilities:

Must be able to read, write, and speak English

Must be able to understand verbal and written instructions

Six Sigma, TPM, and 5S practices

Willingness to support training and cross-functional efforts

Must have the ability to train and coach others

Must have strong process acumen and high mechanical aptitude

Must be able to secure and maintain job related qualifications and certifications as required by the nature of this position

Possess strong communication and organizational skills

Ability to multi-task

Strong internal and external customer service skills

Work well in team environment

Work independently

Basic mathematical calculations and measurements

Must maintain schedule flexibility to ensure smooth production

Pass drug screen prior to employment

Acceptable background/DMV check

Pass pre-employment physical

Pass Work Keys assessment NCRC+

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

Outdoors, often exposed to elements. Primarily within an enclosed cab

Sit or Stand for extended periods during 12 hour shift

Frequent climbing of stairs up to 6 stories

Frequent shoveling and lifting of weights up to 40 lbs

Meet the physical demands of the work environment

BENEFITS

Owens Corning employees take pride in delivering a material difference. We offer a total compensation opportunity that not only rewards extraordinary employees, but helps them to drive impact with our customers, and the world around them. Owens Corning provides a range of competitive benefit options, allowing you to choose based on your individual needs.

Insurance coverages that start day of hire.

401K employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Healthy Living Incentives

Hourly Incentive Plans

Competitive vacation plan

11 paid holidays per year

Employee Scholarship

EAP and Work/Life Services

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

Nearest Major Market: Joplin