General Laborer- Transloading

About the role

The General Laborer will be responsible for assisting in unload of products such as Coal, Coke and Limestone to American Crystal Sugar Co. & additional customers. May also be required to operate track mobile, scissor lift truck, and aid in stacking operations at the unload site. They will also assist in all phases of material handling, including door operations, and mobile equipment operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all unloading operations
• Open rail car doors to unload Limestone, Coal, and Coke
• Visually inspect equipment and/or truck and trailer for safe operation
• Operate various pieces of equipment such as vehicles, track mobile, screen plants, unload conveyors, radial stacker, skid steer & stationary equipment
• Aid in all site clean-up and site maintenance
• Maintain all required logs and Equipment inspection records
• Follow all M-Bar-D & American Crystal Sugar safety rules on site, and at all factories
• Keep coal / limestone / coke free of contaminates for delivery to coal storage bunker or stockpile at customer
• Continually watch for moving equipment and hazards that could harm you or any other co-worker. Safety is job priority one.
• May be required to Safely operate a Service Vehicle.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Audio & visual acuity
• Ability to walk on uneven surfaces
• Ability to climb in and out of various equipment
• Heavy work, lifting up to 25 pounds occasionally
• Stoop / bend / kneel / crouch / balance / climb on an occasional basis
• Ability to wear various protective equipment while working such as hard hat, hearing protection, safety-toe boots, safety glasses, etc…
• Exposure on a regular basis to all outdoor weather conditions
• Exposure to coal dust from coal unloading, stacking operations, truck unloading
• Exposure to silica dust from limestone unloading
• Exposure to gasoline and fuel vapors when fueling trucks and equipment
• Exposure to heights

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Ability to work in a high dust environment with PPE
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Strong radio communication skills
• Demonstrated math, reading, and writing skills
• Valid Driver’s License and DOT Med Card preferred, and abide by our Corporate Fleet Policy
• Ability to successfully complete all pre-employment testing required by Holland L.P.