Terminal Utility

Buzzi Unicem USA; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Competitive hourly wage

Job summary

Buzzi Unicem USA is hiring for a terminal loader role in Nashville. The position emphasizes safe, efficient loading of bulk and bag trucks from silos as directed by the Terminal Manager. You will operate packaging and blending machinery and ensure loads meet customer specs within legal limits.

The role requires lifting heavy weights, working long shifts, reading safety instructions, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment while adhering to all safety policies. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to lift 75–100 pounds regularly.
• Ability to operate forklifts and tractors as needed.
• Ability to work 12 hour shifts up to 7 days a week.
• Ability to read and comprehend safety instructions.

Responsibilities

• Load bulk and bag trucks safely and efficiently from designated silos as instructed by the Terminal Manager.
• Operate packaging and blending machinery safely to produce quality packaged materials.
• Ensure each load meets customer specifications within legal limits.
• Unload barges, moor barges, connect hoses and cables, monitor unloading process, and operate unloading gates, valves and blowers.
• Adhere to company safety policies and perform work safely.
• Clean all terminal areas and collect daily/weekly samples.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Reading safety instructions

Night shift adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Buzzi Unicem USA is one of the leading cement manufacturing companies in the United States. With over 1,500 valued employees, Buzzi Unicem USA manufactures and distributes its cement products throughout the Midwest, Southwest, Northeast and Southeast regions of the country. Globally, Buzzi Unicem SpA operates in 14 countries and employs almost 10,000 people. We are passionate about sustainably producing our cement products for the benefit of society by providing the foundation for crucial infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, tunnels, airports, dams and, residential and industrial buildings.

Overview

Our commitment to positively contributing to society is a core principle for our business, and the reason we focus heavily on sustainable development. As part of our corporate culture, we recognize our role in meeting the current generation’s needs, while preserving environmental quality and protecting the needs of future generations.

Overview

Additionally, quality serves as the foundation of the way we do business at Buzzi Unicem USA. We have established at all our production sites, quality targets for our products that meet not only local regulatory standards but also our customer requirements.

Overview

Buzzi Unicem USA strives to provide a corporate culture supporting career growth through strong leadership and development planning. We offer a competitive salary, along with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits. Plus, our benefits include flexible spending accounts, supplemental life insurance and other voluntary benefits – such as accident and critical illness. We also provide a 401(k) savings plan, Employee Assistance Program, a tuition reimbursement program, professional development and advancement opportunities.

Responsibilities

The starting hourly rate for this position is $25.58.

• Responsible for the loading of bulk and bag trucks in a safe, efficient and timely manner from the designated silos as instructed by the Terminal Manager.
• Must be able to operate packaging and blending machinery safely and efficiently to produce quality packaged materials.
• Ensure that each load is completed to the customer’s specification within legal limits.
• Unloads barges, which includes helping moor the barges in the unloading area, hooking up unloading hoses and electrical cables, continuously monitor the unloading process and safely operate manual unloading gates, air valves and blowers.
• Must adhere to company safety policies and perform work in a safe manner.
• Other key functions of this position include cleaning all areas of the terminal and grounds, and obtaining daily/weekly samples.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution is required.
• Ability to lift 75 – 100 pounds on a regular and repeated basis.
• Ability to lift and move large electrical cables and plugs for electrical connections.
• Ability to bend, use broom and shovel.
• Ability to work at heights up to 150 feet.
• Ability to work in extreme heat and cold.
• Ability to work in enclosed areas, such as barges, dust collectors, and pump pits.
• Ability to work in noisy and dusty conditions.
• Ability to operate forklifts and tractors for cutting grass.
• Ability to work 12 hour shifts up to 7 days a week.
• Ability to work alone at night without immediate supervision.
• Ability to read and comprehend safety and operating instructions.

Buzzi Unicem USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please note that candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and that only qualified candidates will be contacted.