Laborer

GCC•Odessa, TX

18d•$28 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Performs labor activities onsite at the direction of the supervisor. This role involves utilizing computer software for paperwork and communication, unloading and loading cement from railcars to trucks, and processing all related distribution paperwork. The position requires communication with various stakeholders to ensure timely and cost-effective cement delivery. Responsibilities include operating equipment like a track mobile, positioning vehicles and rail cars, and managing the flow of materials. The laborer will also collect samples, monitor inventory, and assist in the maintenance and repair of terminal equipment, including welding and operating machinery. Diagnosing machinery problems and performing general housekeeping and grounds maintenance are also key aspects of the role.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Ability to use personal computer and software programs required.
Mechanical ability required.
Lifting, pulling, and pushing: 35 pounds
Carrying: 45 pounds

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of cement and ready-mix operations desired.
Knowledge of the transportation industry desired.
Forklift Training desired
Track Mobile Training desired.
Safety Training/OSHA Requirements desired.

Responsibilities

Performs labor activities onsite at the direction of the supervisor.
Utilize computer and computer software to process and generate appropriate paperwork and communicate with the main office.
Unload cement from railcars, store and then load it into trucks for distribution.
Process all paperwork in connection with the distribution of cement such as invoices, bill of lading, cod's, ordering railcars, tracking and tracing rail cars or cement orders, weight tickets, load out tickets, and ordering terminal supplies.
Communicate with the railroad, truck drivers, customers, order centers, sales, and vendors to ensure cement is delivered on time and in the most cost-effective manner.
Load cement into trucks.
Positions and blocks vehicles or rail cars by using a track mobile to spot cars and set brakes.
Positions spout, chute, and conveyor over or into a rail car, truck, bin, or storage pile and opens slide-in spout or chute to start the flow of material into or from vehicles.
Opens air valves, rail car side door, or car hopper door, starts conveyors, pneumatic conveyors, or elevators, and adjusts dampers to feed materials to the specified designation.
Collects cement sample and keep track of inventory.
Vibrates hopper to facilitate flow into rail car or truck.
Observes pressure gauges and adjusts valves to maintain specified pumping pressure.
Records car identifying information such as weight and volume of material loaded and the number of cars dumped or filled.
Assist in the maintenance and repair of all equipment and machinery used by the terminal in the distribution of cement including valves, augers, air compressors, vibrators, dust collectors, motor wrenches, boot lifts, and hydraulic cylinders.
Assist in welding and use of cutting torches to repair and maintain equipment.
Operate equipment such as forklift, track mobile, or other mobile equipment used in operating the terminal.
Help with diagnosing problems with machinery and recommend solutions.
General housekeeping and grounds maintenance