Cement Terminal Technician
About The Position
The Terminal Technician supports the daily operations of the Waukegan Terminal in a safe, efficient, environmentally-friendly, sustainable, and quality-assured manner that maintains the high standards of Rock Solid Materials, Inc. The Terminal Technician safely operates and maintains all equipment at the location used to store material, and load/unload trucks, rail cars, and/or marine vessels while putting safety first and living our Core Values (S-Q-P, 10-4, Butter the Toast, and Black & Yellow). Demonstrates a commitment to communicating, improving, and adhering to safety policies in all work environments and areas while promoting safe practices throughout the terminal Responsible for maintaining a safe working environment, including the coordination of facility and equipment repairs Follows all safety procedures, checks for safety hazards, and takes corrective action to eliminate safety hazards Maintain the terminal material storage and conveyance systems in “best in class” conditions in terms of operating and monitoring all terminal equipment, loads outgoing trucks, unloads inbound barges/vessels and railcars, and supports inbound truck unloading Operates forklift, skid steer, and other light industrial equipment Collect material samples as needed Perform clean-up work and housekeeping assignments Performs and assists with preventative maintenance and repairs on equipment Participates in formal and on-the-job training programs to acquire/broaden both technical and non-technical job skills Interacts with members of Terminal staff regularly to gather or communicate information, solve problems, etc Participates and provides updates in team meetings when necessary Maintain professional vendor and broker relationships Applies skills and performs work in other positions as assigned by the Terminal Manager No experience necessary! All you need is a great work ethic and a desire to learn!
Requirements
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate work
- Ability to communicate effectively, professionally, and work productively with others
- Ability to prioritize, organize, and manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Must be reliable, with a positive professional attitude
- Self-sufficient and able to work with some direct supervision
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
- Proven ability to deliver high-quality projects on tight schedules
- Eagerness to learn emerging technologies to help diagnose overall terminal health & continually improve the process
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Due to machinery and equipment, all candidates must be 18 years of age or older
Nice To Haves
- Formal training and working experience with OSHA and DOT regulations are desired
- Prior experience in the cement or construction industries is preferred
- Prior material handling experience is preferred
- Operations or trade experience, demonstrating a strong mechanical aptitude
- Hands-on maintenance experience in a light or heavy industrial environment
- Proficiency with computers, tablets, and other mobile devices
Responsibilities
- Maintaining a safe working environment, including the coordination of facility and equipment repairs
- Following all safety procedures, checks for safety hazards, and takes corrective action to eliminate safety hazards
- Maintaining the terminal material storage and conveyance systems in “best in class” conditions in terms of operating and monitoring all terminal equipment, loads outgoing trucks, unloads inbound barges/vessels and railcars, and supports inbound truck unloading
- Operating forklift, skid steer, and other light industrial equipment
- Collecting material samples as needed
- Performing clean-up work and housekeeping assignments
- Performing and assisting with preventative maintenance and repairs on equipment
- Participating in formal and on-the-job training programs to acquire/broaden both technical and non-technical job skills
- Interacting with members of Terminal staff regularly to gather or communicate information, solve problems, etc
- Participating and provides updates in team meetings when necessary
- Maintaining professional vendor and broker relationships
- Applying skills and performs work in other positions as assigned by the Terminal Manager
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
