Forklift Operator/Barge Deckhand

Central-Stone-Company-1; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation

401(k) with company match

Company vehicle

Job summary

Central Stone Company in St. Louis seeks a Forklift Operator/Barge Deckhand for our JB Terminal location. This full-time, daytime role involves working both land and water tasks, with occasional overtime and Saturday shifts.

Prior experience in barge operations or forklift work is preferred, but training is available. Responsibilities include unloading cargo from barges, rigging loads, operating a forklift, and completing paperwork accurately.

Qualifications

• Safety-focused and reliable with a strong work ethic.
• Experience operating a forklift and/or skid steer.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and lift tasks as needed.
• Willingness to perform general labor and follow procedures with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift to move product throughout the facility.
• Assist with barge unloading and loading activities and rig cargo as needed.
• Perform cleaning, sweeping, and general maintenance related to barge operations.
• Complete required paperwork accurately and legibly.
• Work around water at depths up to 50 feet and climb ladders up to 20 feet.

Skills

Safety-focused

Forklift operation

Skid steer operation

Self-motivated

Climbing ladders

Tools

Forklift

Skid steer

Job description

Here at Central Stone Company, we have spent the last 135+ years working to be the best at what we do. Through our limestone aggregate products, we provide the foundation to connect people with their friends, families, and work. Although most don’t realize it, our products are used to build the homes, roads, and bridges that people throughout the Midwest use every day of their lives!

We are currently seeking candidates for a Forklift Operator/Barge Deckhand to join our JB Terminal location in St. Louis. This is a unique opportunity to work on land and water at a barge operation performing a wide array of tasks, often utilizing a fork truck or assisting with general labor tasks. This is a full time, Monday through Friday, day shift position, with occasional Saturdays and overtime required. Our ideal candidate would have experience in both barge operations and forklift training -- however we are happy to train as long as you have experience in either one of the aforementioned areas. Work ethic and attendance is not trainable, so please be sure you possess those attributes before applying.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, paid Holidays and Vacation, 401k with Company match, a Company vehicle, and more!

Forklift Operator/Barge Deckhand Major responsibilities include:

• Working around water at depths up to 50 feet
• Able to climb a ladder up to 20 feet
• Remove and replace barge lids
• Sweeping, shoveling and general cleaning related to barge unloading
• Rigging of cargo
• Unloading cargo from a barge to a storage area or customer trucks
• Complete necessary paperwork accurately and legibly
• Operating a fork truck while moving product throughout facility

Forklift Operator/Barge Deckhand candidate requirements:

• Safety-focused
• Experience in operating a forklift and skid steer
• Light Mechanical Skills
• Self-motivated
• Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions

Pre-employment drug screen (and randoms throughout employment), physical, and background checks required. Central Stone Company is an EO-Affirmative Action employer for all, including Women, Minorities, Veterans, and Individuals with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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