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Pit operator requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in pit operator job postings.
Sample pit operator requirements
  • Valid forklift operator certification
  • Ability to operate both sit-down and stand-up forklifts
  • Experience in warehouse or manufacturing environment
  • Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures
  • Ability to read and interpret work orders
Sample required pit operator soft skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy
  • Physical stamina and ability to lift heavy objects
  • Flexibility and adaptability to work in fast-paced environments

Pit operator job description example 1

Black Butte Ranch pit operator job description

General Summary: This person is responsible for the orderliness and general cleanliness of section 5. Assists directs contractors and owners of non-receivables. Coordinates yard capacity's with disposal company dispatch. Primary operator of Burn Box and related components including minor maintenance and periodic machinery cleaning and ash hauling. Will provide general maintenance to Section five's seventy two acres encompassing rock and soil screening and pit materials organization. Position may also encompasses maintenance responsibilities for common areas, roads and bike paths, signs, lakes and streams, litter patrol, common area lawns, work order tasks and snow removal.
Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities:

* Primary operator of Burn Box and related components including minor maintenance and periodic machinery cleaning and ash hauling.
* Direct homeowners and contractors of proper disposal locations and accepted materials.
* Monitor disposal sites to ensure only authorized items are disposed of in the appropriate areas.
* Ensure people have the proper authorization to dispose of loads in section 5
* Common area lawn mowing, weeding, blowing, fertilizing.
* Sweep, patch and shoulder dress roads. Thin shrubs in common areas and remove snow from roads and walkways.
* Safely perform a variety of general grounds maintenance services.
* Ability to professionally interact with guests, homeowners and employees.
* Ability to provide timely response to after-hours emergency service calls

Specific Job Skills:

* Must have valid CDL Class B driver license in good standing.
* Must be able to safely navigate over rough ground to inspect acreage.
* Must be ability to follow oral and written directions.
* Must be able to read and write the English language.
* Speaking ability required to communicate with customers.
* Physical ability to work for extended periods of manual labor.
* Mechanical skills are needed to safely operate tractors, motor vehicles and a variety of mechanized small equipment.
* Ability to work unsupervised and make minor decisions.
* Ability to keep track of time and materials for daily time sheet reporting.
* Ability to professionally interact with guests, homeowners and employees.

Competitive Pay, Full Time Year Round Benefits- Medical, dental, 401k and more, along with use of resort amenities, employee events, Ranch discounts and great recognition perks makes this the place to be!
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Pit operator job description example 2

Bartell Drugs pit operator job description

Bartell Drugs, your neighborhood drug store since 1890, is looking for a high energy, dependable, hard working EPJ Rider Jack Operator for our Distribution Center's Bulk/Outbound department! Our Distribution Center is in Des Moines . Regular attendance and punctuality is expected. Starting rate is $18.50/hour . The schedule for this position is Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM - Completed (~4:30+ PM). There is room for advancement at the Distribution Center as well as the Company at large!

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Job Summary:

The EPJ Rider Operator (Bulk/Outbound) is an integral position within the DC operation. They must support their team, pull bulk product, and build pallets correctly to assure the product is shipped to the store accurately. The incumbent is also required to perform all tasks in observance of our brand and strategy and adhere to our core values and service attributes.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Ensure alignment with Company Mission, Vision and Core Values.
  • Prepare for and execute daily shipping duties.
  • Participate in Cross training and development of employees as directed.
  • Assist in all areas of the Distribution Center, as needed.
  • Use good judgment to carry out detailed written or oral instructions in English. Be able to deal with variables that occur on occasion that might deviate from the normal working situation.
  • Be a team player with a positive can-do attitude.
  • Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE, SKILL and ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Physical Requirements With or Without Accommodation:

  • Stand on concrete floor for long periods of time.
  • Make visual comparisons and see slight differences in shapes and sizes of figures, widths and lengths of lines.
  • Move hands, fingers and eyes rapidly and accurately in making precise movements with speed.
  • Extend hands, arms in all directions; seizing, holding, grasping, picking merchandise mainly with the use of fingers.
  • Move fingers and manipulate small, medium and larger items rapidly and accurately.
  • Must be able to squat, kneel and bend below the waist-level to lift up to 50lbs from floor to chest.
  • Frequently obtain merchandise from below waist-level and raise it to above the head.
  • Use electronic hand-held devices for order fulfillment.
  • Work in a safe and efficient manner

EDUCATIONAL, CERTIFICATE and LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Must have the ability to quickly and accurately perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, decimals and fractions.
  • Must be able to read, write, speak and comprehend conversational English to be able to read stock orders, safety rules and instructions in the use of machinery.
  • Previous warehouse/distribution center experience preferred.

Bartell Drugs / Rite Aid is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, creed, religion, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

As a condition of employment, applicants offered a role will be required to successfully pass our pre-employment background screen, receive a negative drug screen result, and confirm eligibility to work in the United States. We participate in E-Verify.

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Pit operator job description example 3

Cargill pit operator job description

Job Level: Hourly
Job Type: Hourly Full Time

Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 155,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill's protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.


Job Location: Timberville, VA
Job Type: Full Time
Shift: 2 nd Shift
Compensation: $18.85/hr
Sign On Bonus : $3,500

Benefits Information

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
  • Health and Wellness Incentives
  • Marathon Health Clinic (Employer sponsored health center)
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • 401(k) with Cargill matching contributions
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Discounts

Job Duties

  • Remove trash from all departments in a timely manner.
  • Must be able to work with chemicals and trash compacting equipment, bundle cardboard.
  • Strip product.
  • Move empty bins from Meat Prep to offal area or trash dumpster
  • Follow strict GMP practices in working around production areas.
  • Other responsibilities of teamwork as Supervisor determines
  • Unclog drains as needed

Employee Specifications

  • Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Responsible for some paperwork and other miscellaneous duties.
  • Must be dependable and able to work flexible hours.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous Cargill experience
  • Previous Production/Farm Experience

Considered candidates will receive a phone call from a (952) area code. Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.


Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet

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Updated March 14, 2024

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