Material Handler I

Alliant Energy • Dubuque, IA

1d • $29 - $29

About The Position

At Travero, we believe there is always a way to get to YES; that innovative thinking can overcome any challenge; that being a good partner means delivering – every time; that silos are something you see out the window, not at the office; and that success requires agility and ambitious action. With experts in freight brokerage, rail and barge terminal services, warehouse management and transloading, Travero gives customers a one-stop shop for customized supply chain solutions so they can focus on the thing they care about most - growing their business. Travero, a wholly owned subsidiary of Alliant Energy, is a logistics solutions company with more than 100 years of experience in freight management and delivery. Job Summary This position operates bulk material handling equipment to facilitate the movement of customer product between railcars, barges and other modes of transport, working inside and outside with exposure to temperature extremes, weather, dirt, dust and grease, potentially working long periods on your feet. Workplace hazards exist that require safety precautions.

Requirements

• High School Diploma Required
• Ability to operate bulk material handling equipment.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 70 pounds and wear all safety equipment, including a respirator.
• Ability to work in exposed high environments.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with equipment such as forklifts, skid loaders, wheel loaders and cranes.
• Experience with grain handling procedures and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operates bulk material handling equipment, such as conveyors, barge moving equipment, etc.
• Keeps equipment lubricated and takes care of minor maintenance needs.
• Secures barges at all docks and provides draft readings of barges.
• Assists with removal and placement of barge lids, operates skid loader inside barge and operates barge loading spout.
• Operates train unloading equipment, switches railcars, walks railcars prior to movement and aligns track switches.
• Applies railcar hand brakes, connects railcar air hoses, changes railcar air hoses, provides point protection for shoving movements.
• Checks and cleans tracks of obstructions that could cause derailment.
• Inspects safety appliances prior to mounting/moving railcars.
• Uses proper radio communications, keeps material handling equipment neat, clean and operating properly.
• Ensures that all major and auxiliary equipment are operating properly.
• Assists in maintaining railway tracks.
• Performs preventative and facility maintenance work when not operating.
• Spots and loads or unloads railcars, barges and/or trucks.
• Proficient in operating water truck and skid loader.
• Performs all work according to established procedures and safety practices.

Benefits

• Paid time off including vacation days, sick days and holidays
• Healthcare, dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees