Lift Operator - Entry

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, leveraging our global reach and extensive asset network to serve customers and consumers worldwide.

About the role

Operate container lift and terminal tractor truck. Remove, store, and set up twist locks on containers, assist service maintenance mechanics with maintenance and/or repairs of intermodal equipment at a rail ramp, and perform general facility maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Operate primary and/or secondary lift.
• Operate tractor truck within the LDCTL terminal facility.
• Assist in empty and loaded train write-ups.
• Unlock and remove twist locks from containers on rail cars to allow container de-ramp; place and lock twist locks on containers to support export train loading and ensure proper storage of twist locks.
• Help the Service Maintenance Mechanic with equipment maintenance, clean-up, and assist in the shop as needed under their direction.
• Notify Lead Yard Operator of need for repairs to equipment.
• Verify container pool integrity by performing container counts.
• Perform daily inspection of equipment prior to operation.
• Take orders from Lead Yard Operator and work on the job list for the day.
• Perform routine maintenance of the facility (yard, fencing, lighting, office building, repair shop, and parts room).
• Follow all LDC SH&E policies and practices.
• Complete OTIS OSHA training annually.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
• Valid driver license (CDL preferred).
• Must be fluent in English.
• One (1) to three (3) years' experience operating Top lift or similar equipment preferred but not required.

Skills

• Heavy equipment operational skills preferred but not required.
• Job requires standing, walking, sitting, use of hands to finger, handle, and feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Must be able to reach with hands and arms; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
• Ability to speak and hear.
• Required to regularly lift/move up to 25 pounds, occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Good close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus.

Equipment Used

• Container handlers
• Terminal tractor trucks
• Man-lift
• CB radios & 2-way radios

Working Conditions

• Fast-paced operating environment.
• Work is performed in a typical intermodal facility with considerable time spent outdoors.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision care coverage.
• Flexible spending account plans.
• Employee assistance program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• 401k with Company Match.
• Family-friendly benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility, and family-building benefits.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays.
• Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles).