Terminal Operator

Lhoist North America; St. Matthews (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with generous Employer Match

Educational assistance for continued learning

Job summary

A leading materials company in St. Matthews, SC, seeks a new team member to manage unloading and loading of rail cars and customer trucks. Responsibilities include maintaining inventory, conducting routine equipment maintenance, and ensuring adherence to safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED, and some experience in industrial or bulk material handling environments. Competitive compensation and benefits will be offered to the successful candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience in an industrial environment with bulk material handling.
• Preferred 1-2 years in heavy manufacturing or mining.
• Must be able to lift/carry 56 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Unload and load rail cars and trucks.
• Perform daily cleanup and maintenance of terminal equipment.
• Measure and reconcile bin inventory levels.

Skills

Ability to run skid steer

Basic computer skills (MS Office, SAP)

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical training or AA degree

Job description

At Lhoist North America, our core values or Respect, Courage, and Integrity are more than words. We respect people, encourage courageous innovation, and uphold integrity in everything we do. If these principles resonate with you, you may find your next great opportunity with us.

We believe our people make the difference. That's why we invest in talent by offering meaningful opportunities to grow your skills, expand your knowledge, and pursue your interests. Our work environment prioritizes safety, fosters collaboration across teams, and embraces inclusion. Here, you'll be challenged to grow, and you'll be supported throughout your career journey. Join us and help shape the future of Lhoist North America.

POSITION SUMMARY

Unloading rail cars into conveying and bulk storage. Loading of customer trucks, weighing, and ticketing same trucks. Measuring inventory, reconciling daily scale tickets and entering data on a daily basis. Does daily cleanup, routine maintenance and preventive maintenance of terminal equipment. Inspects area and equipment for safety issues. Records and corrects defects. Able to perform basic administrative functions and be able to backfill the terminal manager when he/she is absent.

RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS

Primary duties will include but not limited to unloading and cleaning out rail cars, loading pneumatic trailer and dump trucks, performing clean up and basic administrative functions, such as scaling out and reconciling mass shipped against inventory:

• Know, understand and observe all safety rules.
• Maintain a high level of housekeeping in assigned work areas.
• Ability to safely run skid steer, fork truck, and other light vehicles.
• Understand material flow of terminal and operation of conveying and feeding equipment and dust collectors.
• Must be or be able to obtain certification as a weighmaster in South Carolina.
• Recognize potential safety issues in your area of responsibility (AOR) and report on daily check-sheets.
• Must be able to understand equipment manuals and be able to spec and order parts.
• Measure bin inventory levels from tops of bins.
• Clean up under and around conveying and feeding equipment; maintain interior of scale house and office.
• Must be trainable in learning how to enter operating data and scale information into computer systems.
• Trustworthy with company property and accounts.
• Comply with company, state, and governmental health and safety regulations.
• Perform all tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

ATTRIBUTES

• Must be capable of working any shift, overtime, be on-call, or work seven days a week, if needed.
• Must be able to multi task with a strong sense of urgency to meet the customer needs.
• Must be able to work well within a team environment and take instructions from management and co-workers.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Must possess the basic reading and math skills.
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
• Must possess basic computer skills on how to use MS Office products and SAP.
• Strong record of attendance reliability.
• Must know, understand and observe all department and plant safety rules and maintain a high level of housekeeping in assigned work areas.
• Must be capable of performing the essential job duties required of this job.
• Must be physically able to perform work assigned.
• Must be physically capable of accessing all plant locations.
• Access all areas within a site which could include heights of 120 feet, confined spaces, climbing ladders or stairs, and accessing tunnels.
• Will be working at times in covered environment but mainly in a lime/mineral environment.
• The employee will be exposed to the following working conditions: Extreme Heat and Cold, Noise, Vibration, Oils, and Atmospheric Conditions such as Dust, Fumes, and Lime/Mineral Particles.
• The employee will be required to perform the following actions (from time to time): Standing, walking, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, talking, seeing, hearing and sitting.
• Ability to occasionally lift/carry 56 pounds.
• Ability to push/pull a maximum force of 90 pounds.

EDUCATION

Required Education: High School Diploma or GED.

Preferred Education: Technical training or AA degree in technical related field is desired.

EXPERIENCE

Required Experience: Experience in an industrial environment with bulk material handling, storage, and shipping.

Preferred Experience: 1-2 years. Previous heavy manufacturing and/or mining experience is highly preferred. Previous heavy equipment experience is desired.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Lhoist North America is proud to offer a highly competitive compensation package designed to support your well-being and future.

Our benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with paid vacation and sick time. We also offer an attractive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a generous Employer Match as well as a Supplemental Contribution based on your Years of Service to help you plan confidently for the future. We recognize that growth doesn't stop at the workplace. That's why we provide educational assistance to encourage continued learning and professional development, empowering our employees to reach their full potential.

YOUR SUCCESS IS OUR INVESTMENT

At Lhoist North America, your success is our investment.

EEO STATEMENT

Lhoist North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to fostering a workplace that values inclusion, respect, and diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We believe that a diverse and inclusive environment strengthens our teams and drives innovation. That's why we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and strive to ensure every employee feels respected, supported, and empowered to succeed.

At Lhoist North America, inclusion isn't just a policy, it's a core part of who we are.

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