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Loader Operator

Phoenix Global

Ghent, KY 41045 • 9/29/2026

Construction , General , Skilled & Trades , Warehouse

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title:Loader Operator

Reports To:Mill Services or Production Manager

Location: Ghent, KY

Overview of Position:

The Loader Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating a front-end loader to perform cold slag/skull loading, truck loading, stockpiling, and railcar indexing activities. This role requires strict adherence to safety protocols, situational awareness, and effective communication to support safe and productive site operations.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Operate front-end loader to dig, move, load, and stockpile cooled slag, skulls, and other designated materials.
  • Load haul trucks and ensure proper load distribution without exceeding weight limits.
  • Load cooled slag/skulls into trucks using proper communication methods (radio, supervisor coordination, or visual signals).
  • Ensure materials are dumped into correct stockpiles at minimum dump height to reduce emissions.
  • Maintain berms of pot skulls/slag to prevent unintended railcar movement.
  • Monitor piles for undercutting and maintain safe dump practices.
  • Follow all safe driving rules and maintain awareness of ground conditions and surroundings.
  • Perform proper pre-shift inspections for each piece of equipment operated.
  • Inspect tracks for debris or damage before movement; clear debris as required.
  • Communicate with designated spotter and ensure the spotter remains in a safe position at all times.
  • Conduct a full 360°ree; walkaround before moving equipment after periods of inactivity.
  • Remain aware of other mobile equipment in the area to prevent collisions.
  • Use radios for continuous communication regarding location, direction, and purpose.
  • Maintain constant awareness of pedestrian and vehicle traffic.
  • Follow all PPE requirements: helmet, safety glasses, hi-viz vest, metatarsal boots, and job-specific gloves.
  • Perform any other tasks assigned to support and improve the overall team operations

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:

  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Time management
  • Problem solving

Work Environment:

This job takes place in a Steel Mill setting, requiring a sense of high-level safety reverence using the required PPE for the environment.

Physical Demand:

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and listen in potentially noisy indoor and outdoor environments. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk on both flat and uneven surfaces, sit, climb stairs, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. This job requires the employee to lift at least 50 pounds on a regular basis.

Required Education and Experience:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Willingness to work in a Steel Mill
  • Experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting preferred but not required
  • Vocational training as a Loader Operator

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with notice.

AAP/EEO Statement:

Phoenix Global provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Medical insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Paid time off

Compensation and Benefits

Base pay $25 an hour.

In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees and their families. This includes health care coverage (medical, dental, and vision), a 401(k)-retirement plan, life and disability insurance, paid time off, and paid company holidays.

We also provide a variety of supplemental programs designed to support overall wellbeing and everyday needs, such as optional life insurance for eligible family members, supplemental disability coverage, legal services, identity protection, critical illness, hospital and accident insurance, tuition reimbursement, chronic condition support programs, a 24/7 employee assistance program, and telemedicine services.

This document in no way states nor implies that these are the only responsibilities of, and the duties to be performed by, the employee occupying this position.