Bulk Loader

Lhoist North America (at Martin Marietta); Burnet (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

401(k) with employer match

Educational assistance

Job summary

Lhoist North America is hiring at its Burnet, Texas site for a Bulk Loader role. This position focuses on loading rail cars and trucks, and requires inspecting equipment, ensuring proper weights, and maintaining inventory accuracy.

A strong safety posture and willingness to work shifts are essential. The role includes on-the-job training, opportunities for professional development, and participation in SQF and regulatory initiatives.

Qualifications

• Industrial background with troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations for lime industry.
• Able to perform basic mathematical computations.
• Willing to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Must have telephone and be open to call-outs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain smooth flow of truck and rail traffic.
• Inspect trailers and railcars for contaminants prior to loading.
• Distribute product types into correct trucks/rail cars and load weights.
• Complete bill of lading for truck and rail shipments.
• Maintain accurate silo inventory measurements.
• Participate in company-sponsored training and cross-training.
• Troubleshoot and maintain load-out equipment.
• Assist with plant cleanup and safety inspections.

Skills

Industrial background

Troubleshooting

Math skills

Safety decision making

Shift work

Reading & interpreting documents

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

At Lhoist North America, our core values of Respect, Courage, and Integrity are more than words.

We respect people, encourage courageous innovation, and uphold integrity in everything we do. If these principles resonate with you, you may find your next great opportunity with us.

We believe our people make the difference. That’s why we invest in talent by offering meaningful opportunities to grow your skills, expand your knowledge, and pursue your interests. Our work environment prioritizes safety, fosters collaboration across teams, and embraces inclusion. Here, you’ll be challenged to grow, and you’ll be supported throughout your career journey. Join us and help shape the future of Lhoist North America.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is expected to know all aspects of loading rail cars and trucks and understand, and trouble shoot JWS with little to no supervision.

RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS:

Demonstrate the ability to maintain a smooth and efficient flow of truck and rail traffic.

• Prior to loading product, inspect truck trailers and railcars to ensure they are free from containments.
• Ensure different product types are distributed into the appropriate trucks/rail cars and the proper weight is loaded for each shipment.
• Familiar with different silo product types.
• Complete bill of lading for truck and rail shipments.

Inventory Control

• Maintain accurate silo inventory measurements.

Training

• Participate in company-sponsored training and certification programs
• Training of new employees on equipment related to load out area.
• Cross train in other areas as needed.
• Troubleshoot and maintain variable speed drives.

Maintenance and Quality Control

• Keep rail and truck scales clean.
• Responsible for maintaining a water free environment from rail pit and scales.
• Ability to make minor adjustments to load-out related equipment.
• Complete daily equipment check reports.
• Assist daily in plant cleanup of production areas.

Safety

• Must be well versed on all aspects of safety.
• Comply with company, state, and governmental health and safety regulations at all times.
• Complete and document Workplace Inspections in a timely manner.
• Perform all assigned work adhering to Company and governmental safety rules and regulations, including company lock out tag out procedures.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment including shuttle wagon, front end loader, forklift, bobcat, and tractor in a safe manner.

Safe Quality Food (SQF)

• Ensure a SQF workplace and follow regulatory compliance with Federal FDA – Food Modernization Safety Act (CFR Code of Federal Regulations Title 21, Part 507).
• Support Environmental Health and Safety, as well as SQF initiatives and awareness programs.
• Be a leader and promoter of employee safety and SQF culture.
• Following completion of SQF training, demonstrate understanding of expected safety, SQF performance and Food Safety Culture.
• Complete periodic SQF training(s).
• Each site location will ensure training is conducted for new employees and continued for existing employees.
• Employees will actively participate in audits for regulatory, safety, SQF and environmental compliance at the site.

Must be willing to perform any other assigned tasks not specifically indicated.

Assist Shipping Coordinator as needed.

ATTRIBUTES:

• Industrial background with good troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledgeable of current environmental regulations and practices as they relate to the lime industry.
• Must be able perform basic mathematical computations.
• Must be able to work shift work, seven days a week including holidays and be flexible to schedule changes.
• Must have a telephone and be open to call-outs.
• Demonstrate effective decision making skills regarding safety.
• Tolerate working outside in severe weather conditions as well as exposure to high temperatures, noise, and dust.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Access all areas within a site which could include heights of 200 feet, confined spaces, climbing ladders or stairs, and accessing tunnels.
• Able to lift over 50 pounds.
• Able to open and close latches for doors on shipping containers, ie. Truck and railcars
• Ability to read, write, and interpret documents such as work orders, bill of ladings, safety rules, standard operating procedures, maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals.
• Effectively communicate and interact with supervisors, peers, external truck drivers, and dispatchers with the ability to multi-task and stay calm under pressure.
• Ability to operate computers and related controls.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

High School Diploma or GED

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Bulk Loader or in a related position in industrial or manufacturing industry.

Lhoist North America is proud to offer a highly competitive compensation package designed to support your well-being and future.
Our benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with paid vacation and sick time.We also offer an attractive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a generous Employer Match as well as a Supplemental Contribution based on your Years of Service to help you plan confidently for the future. We recognize that growth doesn’t stop at the workplace. That’s why we provide educational assistanceto encourage continued learning and professional development, empowering our employees to reach their full potential.
At Lhoist North America, your success is our investment.

Lhoist North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We are committed to fostering a workplace that values inclusion, respect, and diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We believe that a diverse and inclusive environment strengthens our teams and drives innovation. That’s why we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and strive to ensure every employee feels respected, supported, and empowered to succeed.

At Lhoist North America, inclusion isn’t just a policy, it’s a core part of who we are.
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