Material Handling Operator
About Us
Primient is a global provider of ingredients and solutions to the food, beverage and other industries. Through large scale, efficient manufacturing plants, Primient turns raw materials into distinctive, high quality ingredients. These ingredients and solutions add taste, texture, nutrition and increased functionality to products that millions of people around the world use or consume every day.
Role purpose
The Material Handling Operator role in the Loudon Plant Barge Terminal is an operator level role reporting to the Barge Terminal Area Manager. The Material Handling Operator focuses on loading and unloading trucks, rails, and barges in a safe efficient manner. Material Handling Operators are responsible for the safe operation of heavy equipment and basic maintenance and troubleshooting. This role requires a 12 hour rotating shift schedule working days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Main accountabilities
- 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
- Participate in safety training and scheduled safety audits
- Competent to Issue permits (work permit, lock tag try and Class B. & C. hot work permit)
- Knowledge of USCG Mar Sec levels
- Completion of area testing
- Maintain Safety and GMP standards in the area
- Competent to report inventory and railcar off loading (Grain Smart)
- Clear communication skills
- Competent to create Notifications
- Ability 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
Safety Accountabilities
- Protecting our people and the environment is foundational to our business
- Each team member is expected to support the Primient culture where Environment, Health and Safety are the overriding values in all activities
- Every team member is accountable for working safely and complying with all EHS policies, procedures and regulations relevant to their work
- Respect fellow workers and the communities in which we work
Skills and experience required
- 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