Material Handler - Starting Pay $22.48/Hour

Primient•Loudon, TN

93d•$22•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler role in the Loudon Plant Barge Terminal is an operator level role reporting to the Barge Terminal Area Manager. The Material Handler focuses on loading and unloading trucks, rails, and barges in a safe efficient manner. Material Handlers are responsible for the safe operation of heavy equipment and basic maintenance and troubleshooting. This role requires a 12 hour rotating shift schedule working days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Must be able to demonstrate basic mathematics, reading comprehension, and problem solving.
Willing and able to work outside in upset and normal weather conditions
Willing to work a 12 hour rotating shift schedule working days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Mechanical equipment operating experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Load and unload barges, trucks, and/or rail cars.
Safely perform Deckhand duties on Barges.
Operate corn-unloading systems at Silo’s, includes corn sample analysis and documentation.
Operate heavy equipment. Including but not limited to hitachi, bobcat, front end loader, Clam Shell, and skid steer loader.
100% Participation in all safety training, daily safety meetings, and scheduled safety audits.
Report all injuries and accidents immediately.
Complete safety initiatives and incentives each month and on time.
Participate in the creation of JSA and SOP’s.
Competent to Issue permits (work permit, lock tag try and Class B. & C. hot work permit).
Know the locations of head count areas, emergency evacuation routes and storm shelters.
Knowledge of USCG Mar Sec levels.
Know area goals and principles.
Knowledge of Primient Policy’s and procedures
Flexible and willing to work as scheduled including night shift, week-ends, rotation / swing shift, holidays and overtime as needed.
Knowledgeable of the hazards of inclement weather
Completion of area testing.
Knowledge of startup and shut down procedures for equipment and systems
Able to trouble shoot and communicate any issues.
Maintain Safety and GMP standards in the area
Give a clear well communicated and accurate turn over to the next shift.
Complete daily documentation and log-book.
Competent to draft out and prep barges, general deckhand knowledge (Knot tying) to properly secure barge and loading and unloading cells.
Competent to report inventory and railcar off loading (Grain Smart).
Knowledge of gentle rolls and bag house clean out.
Clear communication skills.
Competent to create Notifications.
Ability to work in hot and cold temperatures, climb and work at heights exceeding 50 ‘, climb ladders, lift & carry 55 lbs, and perform other physical duties.