Bulk Loader

Position Summary

Responsible for truck loading and customer service while abiding by all MSHA safety regulations, Safe Feed Safe Food/Safe Quality Feed (SFSF)/Quality systems, and company policies.

Responsibilities & Expectations

• Truck Loading
  • Weigh trucks in and out of plant
  • Track weight information from scale to computer system
  • Able to accurately load bulk trucks with minimal overloads and reloads
  • Able to identify correct material products
  • Able to inspect trucks in compliance of Safe Feed Safe Food (SFSF) and Quality systems
  • Take quality samples of loads to ensure customer quality assurance
• Customer Service
  • Greet and direct truck drivers upon exit of the scale house
  • Data entry and answer phones as needed
  • Assist site leaders with assigned tasks
• Safety
  • Ensure that truck drivers conduct business in a safe manner
  • Provide general upkeep of the scale house
  • Report any operational or safety problems to management
  • Perform daily work place exams (WPE) including fall protection equipment, loading equipment, and all of shipping work space to MSHA standard
• General Duties
  • Efficiently operate JWS, Transwide, and BOL interface with ability to add and void tickets
  • Understand & shadow Customer Service (CSR) reviewing and posting daily tickets (recommend 40 hrs/year)
  • Notify office when low inventory of shipping supplies (Paper, Toner, Labels, Forms)
  • Ability to safely reset shipping area breakers
  • Begin learning the plant production process flow by cross training (recommend 40 hrs/year)
  • Illustrate a quality competence on testing procedures and customer requirements (recommend 40 hrs/year in lab)
  • Able to operate equipment- Dump Truck, Skid Steer, 972 Loader, Water Truck, scissor lift and manlift
  • Able to repair chutes and pulleys in the shipping area
  • Consistently inputs SAP Maintenance Notifications
  • Able to safely “unplug” a silo
  • Takes ownership in shipping area with housekeeping excellence including vegetation clean up
  • Consistently achieves high completion of daily task list

Attributes

• Mechanical aptitude
• Manufacturing background
• Demonstrate strong customer service skills
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations is required
• Must be able to work shift work, seven days a week including holidays and be flexible to schedule changes, including overtime
• Effectively communicate and interact with supervisors, managers, and peers
• Multi-tasking skills with the ability to operate a computer
• Knowledge of MSHA rules as they relate to the position

Physical Demands

• Tolerate working outside in severe weather conditions as well as exposure to industrial high temperature, noise and dust
• Access all areas within a site which could include heights of 80 feet, confined spaces, frequent climbing ladders or stairs, and accessing tunnels
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• High and Low Temperature Required

Education

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Required Experience

• 0-5 years related experience

Preferred Experience

• 1-5 years related experience in an industrial environment

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Athletic 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a generous Employer Match
• A Supplemental Contribution based on your Years of Service to help you plan confidently for the future
• Education assistance to encourage continued learning and professional development

About the Role

Lhoist North America is proud to offer a highly competitive compensation package designed to support your well-being and future. We are committed to fostering a workplace that values inclusion, respect, and diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We believe that a diverse and inclusive environment strengthens our teams and drives innovation.