General Laborer- Transloading

Holland LP; East Grand Forks, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Holland LP is seeking a General Laborer to assist in unloading products like Coal, Coke and Limestone for American Crystal Sugar Co. and other customers. The role may require operating track mobile, scissor lift, and various equipment, while aiding in all aspects of material handling and site maintenance.

duties include logging inspections, following safety rules, and ensuring clean work areas. Candidates should be at least 18 and prepared for outdoor, high-dust environments with PPE.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid Driver’s License and DOT Med Card preferred.
• Ability to work in a high dust environment with PPE.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Strong radio communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all unloading operations.
• Open rail car doors to unload Limestone, Coal, and Coke.
• Visually inspect equipment and/or truck and trailer for safe operation.
• Operate various equipment such as vehicles, track mobile, screen plants, unload conveyors, radial stacker, skid steer & stationary equipment.
• Aid in all site clean-up and site maintenance.
• Maintain all required logs and Equipment inspection records.
• Follow all safety rules on site, and at all factories.
• Keep coal / limestone / coke free of contaminants for delivery to storage bunker or stockpile at customer.
• Continually watch for moving equipment and hazards.

Skills

Radio communication

Math skills

Reading skills

Writing skills

Positive attitude

Strong work ethic

DOT Med Card preferred

Job description

Holland LP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, citizen status, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state or local employment laws or regulations in every location in which the company has facilities.

JOB SUMMARY:

The General Laborer will be responsible for assisting in unload of products such as Coal, Coke and Limestone to American Crystal Sugar Co. & additional customers. May also be required to operate track mobile, scissor lift truck, and aid in stacking operations at the unload site. They will also assist in all phases of material handling, including door operations, and mobile equipment operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS may include but not limited to:

• Assist in all unloading operations
• Open rail car doors to unload Limestone, Coal, and Coke
• Visually inspect equipment and/or truck and trailer for safe operation
• Operate various pieces of equipment such as vehicles, track mobile, screen plants, unload conveyors, radial stacker, skid steer & stationary equipment
• Aid in all site clean-up and site maintenance
• Maintain all required logs and Equipment inspection records
• Follow all M-Bar-D & American Crystal Sugar safety rules on site, and at all factories
• Keep coal / limestone / coke free of contaminates for delivery to coal storage bunker or stockpile at customer
• Continually watch for moving equipment and hazards that could harm you or any other co-worker. Safety is job priority one.
• May be required to Safely operate a Service Vehicle.
• Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to walk on uneven surfaces
• Ability to climb in and out of various equipment
• Heavy work, lifting up to 25 pounds occasionally
• Stoop / bend / kneel / crouch / balance / climb on an occasional basis
• Ability to wear various protective equipment while working such as hard hat, hearing protection, safety-toe boots, safety glasses, etc…

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Exposure on a regular basis to all outdoor weather conditions
• Exposure to coal dust from coal unloading, stacking operations, truck unloading
• Exposure to silica dust from limestone unloading
• Exposure to gasoline and fuel vapors when fueling trucks and equipment
• Exposure to heights

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Ability to work in a high dust environment with PPE
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Strong radio communication skills
• Demonstrated math, reading, and writing skills
• Valid Driver’s License and DOT Med Card preferred, and abide by our Corporate Fleet Policy
• Ability to successfully complete all pre-employment testing required by Holland L.P.

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Management reserves the right to revise this job description at any time to add or remove tasks as circumstances change, (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments).