Packhouse Attendant A (Alamo Cement Company)

Buzzi Unicem USA•San Antonio, TX

11h

About The Position

The Packhouse Attendant supports the cement plant’s shipping operations by operating packing equipment, preparing bagged and bulk cement shipments, assisting truck loading, and maintaining safe, clean, and efficient packhouse and shipping areas. The role ensures accurate order fulfillment and compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Excellent time management and multi-tasking abilities.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to operate independently and “self-manage” projects.
Need to uphold a forklift certification, training provided by the company.
Requires climbing, standing, bending and lifting heavy objects in awkward and confined spaces using proper lifting rigging techniques.
Must be able to properly lift, push, pull up to 20 Lbs. continuously
Must be able to properly lift, push, pull up to 90 Lbs. occasionally
Subject to exposure to dust, fumes and high levels of vibrations.
Subject to exposure of high noise levels that requires ear protection
Subject to working near moving parts of heavy machinery and high voltage equipment where the use of appropriate protective safety equipment is required.
Subject to working at heights and in adverse weather conditions.
Works in an indoor and outdoor environment

Responsibilities

Unload Portland Palletizer and Masonry Palletizer
Operate cement packing machines, bagging lines, palletizers, and related equipment to package cement for shipment.
Monitor equipment performance, clear jams, and perform basic troubleshooting.
Conduct routine inspections and complete pre-operational checklists to ensure equipment reliability and safety.
Maintain proper housekeeping to meet environmental and MSHA standards.
Load trucks with bagged or bulk cement according to shipping orders and standard operating procedures.
Verify shipping documents, order accuracy, and product labeling.
Stage pallets and shipments in designated areas for efficient distribution.
Flow Gate operators communicate with the Scale House to ensure air slides are flowing with no issues.
Serve as the point of contact for truck drivers arriving for pickup, ensuring safe and professional communication.
Perform basic preventative maintenance tasks on packing and shipping equipment to reduce downtime and ensure reliability in accordance with policies and procedures.
Assist immediate supervisor in various assignments within the day-to-day operations of the facility.