Heavy Equipment Operator

Cheers to creating an incredible tomorrow!  

At Molson Coors, we tackle big challenges and defy the status quo.  With a proud legacy of excellence, an incredible portfolio of beer, seltzers, spirits, and non-alcohol brands, and a bold vision for our future... we’re on the path to transforming the beverage industry.  That requires remarkable individuals who are curious, tenacious, and never afraid to fail forward. 

We seek, value and respect everyone’s unique perspectives and experiences knowing that we are stronger together.  We collaborate as a team and celebrate each other’s successes. 

Here’s to crafting careers and creating new legacies. 

Crafted Highlights:    

In the role of Heavy Equipment Operator, you will be responsible for the movement and spotting of containers to facilitate the needs of the warehouse in sorting and processing material for shipment or storage, for thorough knowledge of on-hand inventory and positioning, and for performing the following duties. 

  What You’ll Be Brewing:  

• Operate Yard Truck in a safe manner during numerous roll-on/roll-off procedures daily involving loaded and empty containers. 

• Drive and operate Yard Truck in a safe manner, under 22 mph in and around the plant and storage lot/staging area. 

•  Be cognizant that the Yard Truck vehicle operation is a low mileage severe duty function that requires particular attention to preventive maintenance checks and services as well as actual scheduled vehicle maintenance. 

•  Regularly inspect vehicle and report any vehicle maintenance issues. 

• Operate locomotive in safe and efficient manner. Duties include staging of railcars at loading docks, liquid adjunct steaming station, and inside grain handling building. 

• When operating locomotive, operator must have knowledge of proper rail switch alignments and rail condition verification. Operator will also be required to perform duties of a rail brakeman. 

• Requires solid communication skills with locomotive engineer and knowledge of proper switch alignment. 

•  Responsible to maintain a neat and orderly storage lot oriented toward maximizing efficiency in servicing the plant needs. 

•  Must function and interact on a daily basis with plant personnel and comply with plant safety requirements. 

• Communicate with dispatch, operations, and plant personnel using cellular telephone or 2-way radio. 

•  Requires ability to update transactions in SAP. 

•  Responsible for and dedicated to personal and team safety in relation to completion of tasks and duties. 

•  Responsible for and dedicated to quality in relation to completion of tasks and duties. 

• Responsible for any other duties and tasks as assigned by Management. 

Key Ingredients:  

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent 

• 2+ years experience working as yard truck driver. 

• Safety awareness 

• Ability to work in outdoor climate and be exposed to weather conditions. 

•  Ability to work full-time, all shifts, all schedules, and all days of the week to include weekends and holidays.  

• Ability to be called in for emergency coverage and work overtime as necessary. 

• CDL Class A License is preferred  

Beverage Bonuses:   

• Participation in our Total Rewards program with a competitive base salary, incentive plans, parental leave, health, dental, vision, retirement plan options with incredible employer match, generous paid time off plans, an engaging Wellness Program, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with amazing resources  

• On site Pub, access to cool brand clothing and swag, top events and, of course... free beer and beverages!  

• We care about our People and Planet and have challenged ourselves with stretch goals around our key priorities   

• We care about our communities, and play our part to make a difference – from charitable donations to hitting the streets together to build parks, giving back to the community is part of our culture and who we are  

• Engagement with a variety of Business Resource Groups, which can provide volunteer opportunities, leadership experience, and networking through the organization  

• Ability to grow and develop your career centered around our First Choice Learning opportunities 

• Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences