Bulk Loader

Position Summary

This position is expected to know all aspects of loading rail cars and trucks and understand, and trouble shoot JWS with little to no supervision.

Responsibilities & Expectations

• Demonstrate the ability to maintain a smooth and efficient flow of truck and rail traffic.
• Prior to loading product, inspect truck trailers and railcars to ensure they are free from containments.
• Ensure different product types are distributed into the appropriate trucks/rail cars and the proper weight is loaded for each shipment.
• Familiar with different silo product types.
• Complete bill of lading for truck and rail shipments.
• Maintain accurate silo inventory measurements.
• Participate in company-sponsored training and certification programs.
• Train new employees on equipment related to load out area.
• Troubleshoot and maintain variable speed drives.
• Keep rail and truck scales clean.
• Responsible for maintaining a water free environment from rail pit and scales.
• Complete daily equipment check reports.
• Absorb daily in plant cleanup of production areas.
• Maintain a SQF workplace and follow regulatory compliance with Federal FDA – Food Modernization Safety Act (CFR Code of Federal Regulations Title 21, Part 507).
• Support Environmental Health and Safety, as well as SQF initiatives and awareness programs.
• Be a leader and promoter of employee safety and SQF culture.
• Follow up on completion of SQF training(s).
• Absorb training for new employees and continue for existing employees.
• Absorb participation in audits for regulatory, safety, SQF and environmental compliance at the site.
• Must be willing to perform any other assigned tasks not specifically indicated.
• Assist Shipping Coordinator as needed.

Attributes

• Industrial background with good troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledgeable of current environmental regulations and practices as they relate to the lime industry.
• Must be able perform basic mathematical computations.
• Must be able to work shift work, seven days a week including holidays and be flexible to schedule changes.
• Must have a telephone and be open to call-outs.
• Demonstrate effective decision making skills regarding safety.
• Tolerate working outside in severe weather conditions as well as exposure to high temperatures, noise, and dust.

Physical Demands

• Include, but are not limited to access all areas within a site which could include heights of 200 feet, confined spaces, climbing ladders or stairs, and accessing tunnels.
• Able to lift over 50 pounds.
• Able to open and close latches for doors on shipping containers, ie. Truck and railcars.
• Able to read, write, and interpret documents such as work orders, bill of ladings, safety rules, standard operating procedures, maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals.
• Absorb effectively communicate and interact with supervisors, peers, external truck drivers, and dispatchers with the ability to multi-task and stay calm under pressure.
• Absorb ability to operate computers and related controls.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

A High School Diploma or GED.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Bulk Loader or in a related position in industrial or manufacturing industry.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• An attractive 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.

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.

Qualifications

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.

Skills

Industrial background with good troubleshooting skills. Knowledgeable of current environmental regulations and practices as they relate to the lime industry. Must be able perform basic mathematical computations. Must be able to work shift work, seven days a week including holidays and be flexible to schedule changes. Must have a telephone and be open to call-outs. Demonstrate effective decision making skills regarding safety. Tolerate working outside in severe weather conditions as well as exposure to high temperatures, noise, and dust.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• An attractive 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.

Schedule

Seven days a week including holidays and be flexible to schedule changes.

Pay

Lhoist North America is proud to offer a highly competitive compensation package designed to support your well-being and future.