Terminal Operator

CalPortland; California; On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & vision

Retirement program

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee assistance program

Job summary

CalPortland is hiring a Terminal Operator to load/unload cement, take customer orders, track inventory, and perform equipment maintenance. The role requires basic computer skills and strong mechanical knowledge, with adherence to safety procedures and teamwork with staff.

The job offers full-time hours with hourly pay in a structured environment. A high school diploma or GED is required, with a bachelor’s degree preferred for future growth. English fluency is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong mechanical knowledge including maintenance inspections and preventive tasks.
• Proficient in reading/writing English and communicating clearly.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload cement using rail car mover, front end loader, and computer equipment safely and efficiently.
• Accurately take orders from customers over the phone.
• Manually track inventory and provide required reports.
• Perform preventative and regular maintenance on all equipment and document records.
• Keep terminal and buildings clean and follow safety rules.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork

Self-directed

Education

High school diploma/GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

SAP

HMI systems

Job description

The Terminal Operator will be responsible for operating equipment to load and unload cement; order taking and tracking; inventory tracking and reporting, and performance of maintenance activities on equipment.

At CalPortland, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That’s why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from. All regular full time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including medical, dental and vision plans. Other benefits include life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, and retirement program. The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from.

Compensation

$30.00 - $35.00 /hour

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading cement utilizing a rail car mover, front end loader, and computer equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Accurately and courteously take orders from customers over the phone
• Manually track inventory and provide reports as required
• Perform preventative and regular maintenance on all equipment, including troubleshooting and maintaining accurate records
• Assist in keeping terminal and associated buildings clean
• Follow all CalPortland and WorkSafe safety rules and procedures
• Complete daily checks on all tickets received and shipped
• Communicate in a professional and effective manner with co-workers, customers, and anyone else while performing the job
• Perform other duties as necessary and assigned

Education

High school diploma/GED; Bachelor’s degree preferred

Requirements/Qualifications

• Computer skills including Excel, Word, SAP, and HMI systems
• Mechanical knowledge: experience with oil changes, equipment inspections, belt alignments, and preventive maintenance inspections
• Clearly and accurately communicate both verbally and in writing
• Able to meet physical requirements of the job which includes climbing, stooping, bending and lifting to 50 pounds
• Able to read, write, and speak in English
• Must be self-directed and able to work with little or no supervision, as well as part of a team

Preferred:

Welding Skills

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to a post‑off pre‑service physical and one ever …