Material Handler

CAMS; Sullivan (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CAMS is seeking a Material Handler for the Merom Generating Station to manage the transfer and storage of materials essential for electricity production. The role requires experience in heavy equipment operation and a commitment to safety and efficiency, with various benefits including medical, dental, and 401k plans.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k Plan

Flex Spending Accounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 4 years of bulk material handling experience with electric utility.
• Demonstrated ability to operate heavy equipment.
• Must qualify for and maintain appropriate driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment associated with material handling.
• Guide other material handlers as needed.
• Maintain safety and security in operations.

Skills

Dependability

Job Knowledge

Safety, Security and Environmental

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Locomotive

Rotary car dumper

Bulldozer

End loader

Grader

Cherry picker

Cranes

Compactor

Earthmover

Job description

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Brief Description

Merom Generating Station is a 2-Unit, 1080-MW rated coal-fired power plant. The Material Handler performs assigned projects, procedures, or tasks, at a level of independent expertise, involving the transfer and storage of coal, limestone, solid waste, ash, or other bulk materials/by-products to maximize the production of electricity, with emphasis on safety and efficiency. Participates in on-the-job training or other educational opportunities to achieve a level of independent expertise concerning abnormal conditions and/or higher levels of operational skills, associated with CAMS material handling equipment and facilities.

• Maintains a level of competence and performs as a lead operator of the rotary car dumper or of the locomotive switch engine when assigned. Guides the activities of other material handlers, who have been assigned as assistants.
• Maintains a level of independent expertise and to operate, as assigned any of the pieces of equipment or machinery associated with material handling, to include the following: Locomotive; Rotary car dumper; Bulldozer; End loader; Grader; Cherry picker and cranes; Compactor; Earthmover; Other associated material handling mobile equipment.
• Maintains knowledge about the physical properties and behavior of the various materials and keeps abreast of developments or techniques regarding material handling systems and equipment.
• Ensures the proper utilization, maintenance, and security of assigned tools, equipment, vehicles, and work areas.
• Maintains a log of daily inspections of assigned equipment and reports any abnormal or potentially dangerous conditions to the appropriate supervisor(s) in a responsible and timely fashion.
• Reviews with and provides appropriate input to the Material Handling Supervisor, any recommendations about practices, procedures, or system requirements to facilitate maintenance schedules, short- or long-range plans, and other efficiencies or cost improvements.
• Participates in on-the-job training or other educational opportunities to achieve a level of independent expertise concerning abnormal conditions and/or higher levels of operational skills associated with Hoosier Energy’s material handling equipment and facilities. Provides the appropriate on-the-job training and guidance of personnel of lesser classifications or experience, to upgrade their material handling techniques, and to enhance the possibilities for greater responsibility and utilization of their skills.
• Acts in an exemplary manner to maintain and promote safe practices and procedures and to participate in scheduled safety meetings and first aid classes. Tags equipment in a safe manner that follows the Merom Generating Station Clearance Permit System’s policy and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Brief Description

Merom Generating Station is a 2-Unit, 1080-MW rated coal-fired power plant. The Material Handler performs assigned projects, procedures, or tasks, at a level of independent expertise, involving the transfer and storage of coal, limestone, solid waste, ash, or other bulk materials/by-products to maximize the production of electricity, with emphasis on safety and efficiency. Participates in on-the-job training or other educational opportunities to achieve a level of independent expertise concerning abnormal conditions and/or higher levels of operational skills, associated with CAMS material handling equipment and facilities.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintains a level of competence and performs as a lead operator of the rotary car dumper or of the locomotive switch engine when assigned. Guides the activities of other material handlers, who have been assigned as assistants.
• Maintains a level of independent expertise and to operate, as assigned any of the pieces of equipment or machinery associated with material handling, to include the following: Locomotive; Rotary car dumper; Bulldozer; End loader; Grader; Cherry picker and cranes; Compactor; Earthmover; Other associated material handling mobile equipment.
• Maintains knowledge about the physical properties and behavior of the various materials and keeps abreast of developments or techniques regarding material handling systems and equipment.
• Ensures the proper utilization, maintenance, and security of assigned tools, equipment, vehicles, and work areas.
• Maintains a log of daily inspections of assigned equipment and reports any abnormal or potentially dangerous conditions to the appropriate supervisor(s) in a responsible and timely fashion.
• Reviews with and provides appropriate input to the Material Handling Supervisor, any recommendations about practices, procedures, or system requirements to facilitate maintenance schedules, short- or long-range plans, and other efficiencies or cost improvements.
• Participates in on-the-job training or other educational opportunities to achieve a level of independent expertise concerning abnormal conditions and/or higher levels of operational skills associated with Hoosier Energy’s material handling equipment and facilities. Provides the appropriate on-the-job training and guidance of personnel of lesser classifications or experience, to upgrade their material handling techniques, and to enhance the possibilities for greater responsibility and utilization of their skills.
• Acts in an exemplary manner to maintain and promote safe practices and procedures and to participate in scheduled safety meetings and first aid classes. Tags equipment in a safe manner that follows the Merom Generating Station Clearance Permit System’s policy and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Relationships

Internal Relationships

• Obtains equipment clearances, exchanges information, and collaborates on joint projects with operations personnel.
• Exchanges information and collaborates on joint projects with maintenance and engineering personnel.
• Obtains and retires equipment and tools with storeroom personnel.
• Makes recommendations about training needs to safety coordinator.
  
  
  

External Relationships

• Exchanges information with Fuels department
• Assists manufacturers’ representatives in installation or repair, receives training and exchanges information
  
  
  

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills:

• 4 years of bulk material handing experience with an electric utility and a demonstrated ability to operate heavy equipment. Successful completion of the company material handling training program.
• High school Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Broad knowledge of operations and maintenance of mobile heavy equipment, to include locomotive switch engine and rotary car dumper, and physical properties and behavior of bulk materials.
• Must be capable of climbing in and out of heavy equipment at various locations and traversing irregular terrain.
• Must be capable of traversing elevated conveyor walkways and confined areas.
• Must be able to climb and walk extensively .
• Must qualify for and maintain the appropriate driver's license to operate vehicles specified by the company.
  
  
  

Other Desirable Skills

• Dependability
• Job Knowledge
• Safety, Security and Environmental
• Teamwork
  
  
  

Working Conditions

• Power plant environment, rotating shift work schedule and may require extended hours
  
  
  

Summary

CAMS offers a variety of excellent benefits. Full time employees are offered the following: medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD, and Life insurance plans. You can even select additional “al la carte” benefits to meet all your needs. You can also enroll in our 401k, flex spending accounts for medical and childcare needs, and participate in our employee referral and tuition reimbursement programs.

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Utilities

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