Temporary Material Handler

Graymont Limited; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Graymont is seeking a reliable Material Handler in Tacoma, WA to safely operate plant equipment used in lime production and to load/unload railcars, trucks, and trailers. The role emphasizes quality control and adherence to strict safety standards.

The position requires operating various equipment, completing MSHA-mandated training, and performing routine maintenance tasks while maintaining a safe, efficient work environment.

Qualifications

• Active participation in on-site Health and Safety meetings.
• Timely and accurate incident reporting per procedures.
• Complete required training as mandated by MSHA regulations and Graymont standards.
• Capable of climbing ladders and stairs as part of daily duties.
• Must repeatedly lift up to 50 pounds.
• Skilled in using hand tools, power tools and other equipment.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload rail cars and trucks as directed.
• Ensure products meet quality specifications.
• Operate bag and bulk bag filling equipment and palletize bags.
• Run production equipment including hydrate, lime, limestone processes.
• Inspect plant and machinery and report defects.
• Check lubrication and fluids and perform basic lubrication tasks.
• Assist in preventive maintenance and minor repairs.
• Operate mobile equipment (forklift, front end loader, dump truck) and obtain certifications.
• Identify issues and report anomalies to Plant Management.
• Review quality data and assist in corrective actions as directed.
• Follow Graymont safety standards and policies.

Skills

Health & safety

Incident reporting

Training compliance

Mobility

Lifting

Tool proficiency

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Operational equipment

Job description

United States - WA - TacomaTemporary Material Handler3-month Term (Through 12/31/2026) - $29.60 per hour Tacoma, WA

Graymont is seeking a reliable and safety-focused Material Handler to join our team. This role is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of plant equipment used in the production of hydrated lime, pulverized lime, pulverized limestone, and various bagged lime products. The Material Handler will also be responsible for loading and unloading railcars, trucks, and trailers, while ensuring all products meet customer specifications and Graymont's quality and safety standards.

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 of bags for shipment
• Operate production equipment, including but not limited to the 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.

Qualifications

• Health & Safety Participation: Actively engages in regular on-site Health and Safety meetings to support a safe work environment.
• Incident Reporting: Ensures timely and accurate documentation of all health and safety incidents, near misses, and hazards, following established company procedures and systems.
• Training Compliance: Successfully completes all required training as mandated by MSHA regulations and Graymont internal standards.
• Physical Requirements - Mobility: Capable of climbing ladders and stairs as part of daily operational duties.
• Physical Requirements - Lifting: Must be able to repeatedly lift up to 50 pounds during the course of work.
• Tool Proficiency: Skilled in the use of various hand tools, power tools, and other operational equipment

All new hires are required to submit and pass drug and alcohol testing to ensure a safe and productive work environment for all Graymont employees.

Who We Are

Graymont is a global leader in the lime and limestone industry, supplying calcium-based products and solutions that serve markets throughout North America and Asia Pacific and is also a strategic partner to Latin America's largest lime and limestone producer, Calidra.

Central to our philosophy is a long-term approach to our business, built on a solid commitment to sustainable growth and focus on decarbonization, all of which is embodied in our mission statement: Deliver essential calcium-based solutions to meet the world's changing needs.

With the maturity and stability that comes with almost 80 years of success in the industry, Graymont is a forward-looking organization committed to responsible, sustainable growth over the long term. This includes a deep commitment to our employees and OneGraymont culture as well as the highest of standards in our health, safety, environmental, workplace, and operating practices.