Terminal Operator

Benefits

Compensation range : $25.00 to $32.81

• Recession Resistant Industry
• Consistent work, with a work/life balance
• Overtime Opportunities
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan w/ employer match contribution
• Medical / Dental / Vision plan offered
• Life Insurance – Company Paid
• Short-term / Long-term Disability Insurance – Company Paid
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) - Optional

Overview

Hands-on operation of the terminal equipment and daily operating functions of the terminal as so directed by terminal management.  Demonstrated ability to perform all responsibilities of Operator I.  Demonstrated understanding of preventative maintenance practices. Responsible for the safety of oneself and team members and the hands-on operation as directed by terminal management.

Roles & Responsibilities

•    Responsible for safe, proper use and operation of loading and unloading equipment (vibrators, compressors, blowers, pumps, front-end loader, man lifts, railcar mover, air valves, pneumatic door opener, boot lifts, hoisting equipment, pneumatic barge unloading, etc.) 
•    Responsible for the loading of bulk trucks in a safe, efficient, and timely manner from the designated silos as instructed by the Terminal Manager. The candidate will also ensure that each load is completed to the customer’s specification within legal limits, performing quality checks and providing excellent service to customers, processing bill of ladings, verifying accuracy of paperwork, interprets and understands readings on equipment instrumentation panels, participates in formal and informal training programs to broaden both technical and soft skills, cross trains in activities, participates in team environment.  
•    Ability to perform routine maintenance on pumps, compressors, valves, and actuators, preventative maintenance, troubleshoot and repair equipment.
•    The candidate for this position must adhere to company safety policies and perform work in a safe manner and be dedicated to open communications to continuously improve Continental operations with a goal of ZERO Lost Time Accidents, Medical and First Aid Incidents.  Other key functions of this position include cleaning all areas of the terminal and grounds and obtaining daily/weekly samples.  Assist at other Continental Cement locations as required, assist in the training of new hires, generate reports, remain compliant with internal control procedures, communicating deviations from established standards and performs all other duties and functions required by terminal management associated with the operation of the terminal so long as those duties do not present a hazard or violate any known governmental law.

Skills & Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent
3-5 years in operations and/or maintenance with some supervisory experience; 3-5 years preventative maintenance, detecting and resolving operational challenges
Must be able to work a rotating 12-hour shift, up to 7 days per week. Overtime and holidays as necessary; ability to work alone without immediate supervision.
Basic ability to use Microsoft word, outlook and excel
Strong mechanical skills
Preventative maintenance experience and/or use of Maximo or similar preventive maintenance system
Ability to work in extreme heat and cold, in enclosed areas such as barges, dust collectors and pump pits
Ability to work in noisy and dusty conditions, to operator forklifts and tractors for cutting grass