Packhouse Laborer

GCC•Odessa, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs labor activities onsite at the direction of the supervisor. Utilizes computer and computer software to process and generate appropriate paperwork and communicate with the main office. Unloads cement from railcars, stores it, and then loads it into trucks for distribution. Processes 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. Communicates 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. Loads 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 samples and keeps 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. Assists 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. Assists in welding and use of cutting torches to repair and maintain equipment. Operates equipment such as forklift, track mobile, or other mobile equipment used in operating the terminal. Helps with diagnosing problems with machinery and recommends solutions. General housekeeping and grounds maintenance.

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

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.
Position and block vehicles or rail cars by using a track mobile to spot cars and set brakes.
Position spout, chute, and conveyor over or into a rail car, truck, bin, or storage pile and open slide-in spout or chute to start the flow of material into or from vehicles.
Open air valves, rail car side door, or car hopper door, start conveyors, pneumatic conveyors, or elevators, and adjust dampers to feed materials to the specified designation.
Collect cement samples and keep track of inventory.
Vibrate hopper to facilitate flow into rail car or truck.
Observe pressure gauges and adjust valves to maintain specified pumping pressure.
Record 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.