Temp Material Handler – Railcar & Bagging Ops (3 mo, Tacoma)

Search Results; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Graymont in Tacoma, WA seeks a reliable Material Handler for a 3-month term through 12/31/2026 to operate plant equipment and manage loading/unloading of railcars, trucks, and trailers, ensuring products meet customer specs and safety standards.

You will assist with maintenance tasks, perform inspections, operate forklifts and other mobile equipment, and participate in on-site safety programs while adhering to MSHA requirements and Graymont policies.

Qualifications

• On-site safety meetings participation.
• MSHA-compliant training completed or in progress.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly.
• Climb ladders and stairs as part of daily duties.
• Operate mobile equipment with required certifications.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload rail cars and trucks as directed.
• Assure that all products meet the quality specifications.
• Operate bag and bulk bag filling equipment, palletize filled bags, and prepare pallets for shipment.
• Operate production equipment, including hydrate, pulverized lime, pulverized limestone, and crushing and screening processes.
• Inspections of plant and machinery and report defects to ensure good state of repair and optimal operation.
• Verify lubrication and fluid levels and perform standard lubrication tasks.
• Assist in preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor maintenance tasks on plant equipment.
• Operating mobile equipment, including front end loader, forklift and dump truck. Obtain certifications required to operate mobile equipment.
• Identify potential problems and non-conformances from normal operation and report all unusual operating parameters or observations to Plant Management
• Assist with the review quality data and participating in the formulation of a corrective action plan as directed by Plant Management
• Adhering to all Graymont safety standards, principles, policies, and procedures.

Skills

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Communication

Education

MSHA training or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Graymont in Tacoma, WA seeks a reliable Material Handler for a 3-month term through 12/31/2026 to operate plant equipment and manage loading/unloading of railcars, trucks, and trailers, ensuring products meet customer specs and safety standards.

You will assist with maintenance tasks, perform inspections, operate forklifts and other mobile equipment, and participate in on-site safety programs while adhering to MSHA requirements and Graymont policies.