Equipment Operator

Louis Dreyfus Company B.V.; Plainview (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated individual to operate industrial trucks in a dynamic warehousing environment. This role involves driving trucks equipped with lifting devices, managing inventory, and ensuring efficient material handling. The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with a 401k plan. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and inclusion, and contribute to creating sustainable value for the community and environment. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity with family-friendly benefits, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Program

401k with Company Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Flexible Work Available

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-3 years of related experience or training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive liquefied gas industrial truck and manage lifting devices.
• Load and unload materials, ensuring accurate inventory management.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Physical Stamina

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Tablets

Scanners

Job description

Function Operations, Engineering and Maintenance

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

Job Description

Overall Purpose and Objective of Position

• Drive liquefied gas industrial truck equipped with lifting devices such as forks or clamps; to lift, stack and move products, equipment or materials. Scan bales to ensure accurate and efficient work procedures and data exchange utilizing tablets and scanners.

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Move levers and press pedal to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus.
• Position clamps around bales of cotton, loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products or materials and transport load to designated area.
• Unload and stack material by raising and lowering lifting device and opening and closing clamping and grappling devices.
• Inventory materials on work floor. Pull orders accurately, using a tag list of bale numbers.
• Scan bales to ensure accurate and efficient work procedures and data exchange utilizing tablets and scanners.
• Load and unload materials onto or off of trailers, conveyor belt, scales, pallets, skid, lifting device or railcars.
• Perform all related responsibilities as required.

Education/Professional Certifications/Licenses

• The following is the basic qualification: High School diploma or equivalent.

Experience

• The following is the basic qualification: One to three years related experience/training.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (including any physical demands)

• Ability to read, write, and interpret documents. Speak effectively with supervisors or employees and apply common sense and problem solving.
• Job requirements include standing, walking, and sitting, use of hands to finger, handle and feel objects, tools or controls. Must be able to reach with hands and arms; climb balance, stoop, kneel crouch and crawl. Also have the ability to speak and hear.
• Required to regularly lift/move up to 25 pounds, occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities are required. These include good close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision. Good depth perception and the ability to focus are necessary.

Working Conditions

• Duties are performed in typical warehousing conditions in and outside of buildings. Working frequently near moving mechanical parts and could be exposed to fumes and cotton dust.

Employee Supervision

• No supervisory responsibilities.

Decision Making/Accountability

• Accountable for the accuracy and completeness of duties.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage.
• 401k with Company Match.
• Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays.
• Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles).

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion. LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Equal employment opportunity (EEO)

Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company. We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us.