Terminal Operator

Turner Mining Group; South Carolina; On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Mining Group seeks a Terminal Operator to safely and efficiently manage terminal activities, including unloading railcars into conveying systems and bulk storage, weighing and ticketing trucks, and reconciling inventory.

The role involves operating forklifts, skid steers, and excavators, performing routine maintenance, and conducting safety inspections to identify hazards. Strong adherence to safety standards is required for daily operations.

Qualifications

• Safe and efficient operation of terminal activities.
• Adherence to safety rules and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Unload railcars safely and clean them; load pneumatic trailers and dump trucks.
• Operate mobile and stationary equipment in accordance with safety standards.
• Understand material flow in the terminal, including conveying and dust collection systems.
• Measure inventory levels and reconcile shipments against inventory.
• Maintain housekeeping and inspect equipment for hazards and defects.
• Enter operating and scale data into computer systems and complete basic admin tasks.

Tools

Skid Steers

Forklifts

Excavators

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: The Terminal Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of terminal activities, including unloading railcars into conveying systems and bulk storage and loading customer trucks. This role includes weighing and ticketing trucks, monitoring and measuring inventory levels, reconciling daily scale tickets, and accurately entering operational data. The position also performs daily housekeeping, routine and preventive maintenance of terminal equipment, and conducts regular safety inspections to identify, document, and correct hazards or equipment defects.

RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS:

• Perform safe and efficient unloading and cleaning of railcars and loading of pneumatic trailers and dump trucks.
• Operate mobile and stationary equipment, including skid steers, forklifts, excavators, and other equipment as assigned, in accordance with safety and operating standards.
• Understand material flow throughout the terminal, including the operation of conveying, feeding, and dust collection systems.
• Measure inventory levels, including bin measurements taken from the tops of bins, and reconcile shipped product against inventory.
• Perform cleanup under and around conveying and feeding equipment and maintain housekeeping standards in work areas, including the scale house and office.
• Complete basic administrative functions such as scaling trucks, reconciling daily shipments, and entering operating and scale data into computer systems.
• Inspect assigned areas and equipment for potential safety hazards and accurately document findings on daily checklists.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and assist with specifying and ordering parts as needed.
• Maintain terminal equipment through routine inspections and basic maintenance activities.
• Demonstrate knowledge of, compliance with, and commitment to all safety rules, procedures, and policies.
• Perform all job tasks in a safe, timely, and efficient manner while maintaining a high standard of housekeeping.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support terminal operations.