Cement Terminal Operator - Early Shift, Great Benefits

Ash Grove Cement Company; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with company match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Disability Pay

Life Insurance

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Ash Grove Cement Company is seeking a Terminal Operator to safely unload cement from rail cars, move railcars, and perform routine maintenance in a bustling cement terminal. The role requires dedication to safety and the ability to operate multiple pieces of mobile equipment in a fast-paced environment.

You will work with a team to ensure efficient unloading and movement, follow plant safety guidelines, and participate in preventive maintenance and housekeeping duties.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent is required.
• Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
• Willingness to learn, training will be provided
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Proper Personal Protective Equipment, including hearing protection as required
• Proficient in effective written English, verbal communication, and listening skills with fellow employees, railroad representatives, drivers, customers, and over a radio

Responsibilities

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Unloads rail cars and performs railcar movements (empty and full) on the property to maximize the efficiency of the unloading process and minimize the risk of demurrage.
• Maintains mobile equipment correctly, including tire inflation, brakes, water, and oil pressure checks.
• Lubricates various mobile equipment and terminal machinery.
• Operates a skid steer/bobcat, utility vehicle, and track mobile/shuttle wagon.
• Performs preventative maintenance checks and services.
• Performs housekeeping of terminal, equipment, and overall workplace
• Inspects visually equipment and machinery to ensure proper operation or identify any needed repairs
• Provides backup for lead position and cross-trains to learn these duties.
• Cross-trains to load and ticket trucks.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Written English

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Railcar mover operation

Track mobile/shuttle wagon

Skid steer/bobcat

Air/electrical hand tools

Job description

Ash Grove Cement Company is seeking a Terminal Operator to safely unload cement from rail cars, move railcars, and perform routine maintenance in a bustling cement terminal. The role requires dedication to safety and the ability to operate multiple pieces of mobile equipment in a fast-paced environment.

You will work with a team to ensure efficient unloading and movement, follow plant safety guidelines, and participate in preventive maintenance and housekeeping duties.