Material Handler - Starting Pay $22.48/Hour

About the role

The Material Handler role in the Loudon Plant Barge Terminal is an operator level role reporting to the Barge Terminal Area Manager. The Material Handler focuses on loading and unloading trucks, rails, and barges in a safe efficient manner. Material Handlers are responsible for the safe operation of heavy equipment and basic maintenance and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload barges, trucks, and/or rail cars.
• Safely perform Deckhand duties on Barges.
• Operate corn-unloading systems at Silo’s, includes corn sample analysis and documentation.
• Operate heavy equipment. Including but not limited to hitachi, bobcat, front end loader, Clam Shell, and skid steer loader.
• 100% Participation in all safety training, daily safety meetings, and scheduled safety audits.
• Report all injuries and accidents immediately.
• Complete safety initiatives and incentives each month and on time.
• Participate in the creation of JSA and SOP’s.
• Able to Issue permits (work permit, lock tag try and Class B. & C. hot work permit).
• Know the locations of head count areas, emergency evacuation routes and storm shelters.
• Knowledge of USCG Mar Sec levels.
• Knowledge of Primient Policy’s and procedures.
• Flexible and willing to work as scheduled including night shift, week-ends, rotation / swing shift, holidays and overtime as needed.
• Knowledgeable of the hazards of inclement weather.
• Completion of area testing.
• Knowledge of startup and shut down procedures for equipment and systems.
• Able to trouble shoot and communicate any issues.
• Maintain Safety and GMP standards in the area.
• Give a clear well communicated and accurate turn over to the next shift.
• Complete daily documentation and log-book.
• Competent to draft out and prep barges, general deckhand knowledge (Knot tying) to properly secure barge and loading and unloading cells.
• Competent to report inventory and railcar off loading (Grain Smart).
• Knowledge of gentle rolls and bag house clean out.
• Clear communication skills.
• Competent to create Notifications.
• Able to work in hot and cold temperatures, climb and work at heights exceeding 50 ', climb ladders, lift & carry 55 lbs, and perform other physical duties.

Qualifications

• A High School diploma or equivalent.
• Mechanical equipment operating experience preferred.
• Must be able to demonstrate basic mathematics, reading comprehension, and problem solving.
• Willing and able to work outside in upset and normal weather conditions.
• Willing to work a 12 hour rotating shift schedule working days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Mechanical equipment operating experience preferred.
• Basic mathematics, reading comprehension, and problem solving.
• Outside work in upset and normal weather conditions.
• Rotating shift schedule working days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

Primient offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes:

• Competitive Pay.
• Multiple Healthcare plan choices.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans.
• Paid holidays & vacation.
• Floating days off.
• Parental leave for new parents.
• Employee resource groups.
• Learning & development programs.
• A fun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our future.

Career Path & Culture

Primient is committed to a workplace that is all in – ensuring everyone has the opportunity to develop and shape a career that matters in an open culture which embraces equity, diversity and belonging. We challenge old ways of thinking; and encourage employee voices to be a guiding force for ongoing learning.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

We are believers in the power of difference. We strive to represent the communities in which we operate and to provide an inclusive, welcoming environment for all. We want Primient to be a place where every employee feels they belong and knows they are seen, heard, valued and safe to speak up.

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