Material Handler - Starting Pay $21.83/Hour

Primient; Tennessee; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Material Handler at the Loudon Plant Barge Terminal, where safety and efficiency are paramount. In this dynamic role, you'll be responsible for loading and unloading trucks, rails, and barges while operating heavy equipment and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with a commitment to operational excellence. Enjoy a comprehensive rewards package, including competitive pay and multiple healthcare options, while contributing to a culture that values equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you're ready to make an impact, this role is for you.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Multiple Healthcare plan choices

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan with matching contributions

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Life and AD&D insurance

Paid holidays & vacation

Floating days off

Parental leave for new parents

Learning & development programs

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; mechanical experience preferred.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks, rails, and barges safely and efficiently.
• Operate heavy equipment and maintain safety standards.

Skills

Mechanical equipment operation

Basic mathematics

Reading comprehension

Problem solving

Clear communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Heavy equipment (Hitachi, bobcat, front end loader)

Grain Smart

Job description

Material Handler - Starting Pay $21.83/Hour

Apply locations Loudon, TN time type Full time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago job requisition id JREQ4359

About Primient

Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Wherever we are in the process, from field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to the challenge and drive for excellence, our people and our planet. We are a privately held company with locations across the US, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil.

About the role

The Material Handler role in the Loudon Plant Barge Terminal is an operator level role reporting to the Barge Terminal Area Manager. The Material Handler focuses on loading and unloading trucks, rails, and barges in a safe efficient manner. Material Handlers are responsible for the safe operation of heavy equipment and basic maintenance and troubleshooting. This role requires a 12 hour rotating shift schedule working days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Main accountabilities

• Load and unload barges, trucks, and/or rail cars.
• Safely perform Deckhand duties on Barges.
• Operate corn-unloading systems at Silo’s, including corn sample analysis and documentation. Operate heavy equipment, including but not limited to Hitachi, bobcat, front end loader, Clam Shell, and skid steer loader.
• 100% Participation in all safety training, daily safety meetings, and scheduled safety audits. Report all injuries and accidents immediately.
• Complete safety initiatives and incentives each month and on time.
• Participate in the creation of JSA and SOP’s.
• Competent to issue permits (work permit, lock tag try and Class B. & C. hot work permit).
• Knowledge of USCG Mar Sec levels.
• Knowledge of area goals and principles.
• Knowledge of Primient Policies and procedures. Flexible and willing to work as scheduled including night shift, weekends, rotation/swing shift, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Knowledgeable of the hazards of inclement weather. Completion of area testing.
• Knowledge of startup and shutdown procedures for equipment and systems. Able to troubleshoot and communicate any issues.
• Maintain Safety and GMP standards in the area.
• Give a clear, well communicated and accurate turnover to the next shift.
• Complete daily documentation and log-book.
• Competent to draft out and prep barges, general deckhand knowledge (knot tying) to properly secure barge and loading and unloading cells.
• Competent to report inventory and railcar offloading (Grain Smart).
• Knowledge of gentle rolls and bag house clean out.
• Clear communication skills.
• Competent to create notifications.
• Ability to work in hot and cold temperatures, climb and work at heights exceeding 50’, climb ladders, lift & carry 55 lbs, and perform other physical duties.

What you bring to us:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Mechanical equipment operating experience preferred.
• Must be able to demonstrate basic mathematics, reading comprehension, and problem solving.
• Willing and able to work outside in upset and normal weather conditions.
• Willing to work a 12 hour rotating shift schedule working days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Total Rewards

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• Competitive Pay
• Multiple Healthcare plan choices
• Dental and vision insurance
• A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans
• Paid holidays & vacation
• Floating days off
• Parental leave for new parents
• Employee resource groups
• Learning & development programs
• Fun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our future

Career Path & Culture

Primient is committed to a workplace that is all in – ensuring everyone has the opportunity to develop and shape a career that matters in an open culture which embraces equity, diversity and belonging.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

We strive to represent the communities in which we operate and to provide an inclusive, welcoming environment for all. We want Primient to be a place where every employee feels they belong and knows they are seen, heard, valued and safe to speak up.