River Terminal Operator(s) move or transfer commodities to and from the terminal warehouse, barges, trucks, rail, etc., in order to meet the needs of the Terminal’s customers. Terminal Operators play a crucial role to our operation. Experience with Front-End Loader Operator is a must. Heavy equipment operation experience is a plus.

This is a good fit for an individual who likes working outdoors, likes different job duties, is a self-starter, and likes to work with some independence once trained. The Terminal Equipment Operator will:

• Operate material handling equipment such as: front-end loader, excavator, bobcat, forklift, skid-steer, backhoe, track mobile, conveyor systems, and warehouse systems.
• Perform required functions for storage and transfer of customer products handled outside of the ware house, such as fertilizers, super sacks, salt and steel.
• Perform duties to move, secure, release, open and close barges and railcars.
• Manually operate hand tools, which include but are not limited to, shovels, picks, sledgehammers, and brooms.
• Assist Maintenance Technician(s) with preventative maintenance on all equipment and systems. Assist Maintenance Technician(s) with troubleshooting and take or recommend actions.
• Maintain proper information and records to ensure accurate inventory of product on hand, and verify the accuracy of all product shipments; input customer shipping data into system.
• Maintain good housekeeping of warehouse and terminal facility at all times.
• Observe all safety and environmental rules and regulations to prevent injury to self, fellow workers and environment.

Qualifications:

• Must have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, perform confined space entries, and work at heights of 75-148 feet.
• Must have the knowledge and ability or be willing to be trained to operate the scales and load-out systems to ensure proper product loading, weighing of customer trucks, and documentation of information needed for the accurate preparation of bills of lading, invoices, account records, etc.
• Must be able to assist with entry into Terminal's computerized inventory and shipping system. Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers.
• Ideal candidates will have experience in operating material handler/crane, front-end loader, skid-steer, or other equipment that may be required to perform product transfer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour DOE