Terminal Equipment Operator

Alter Trading Corp•St. Paul, MN

5d•$22 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

River Terminal Equipment Operator(s) move or transfer commodities to and from the terminal warehouse, barges, trucks, rail, etc., in order to meet the needs of the Terminal’s customers. Equipment Operators play a crucial role to our operation. Experience with Front-End Loader Operator is a must. Heavy equipment operation experience in general is a plus. This is a good fit for an individual who likes working outdoors, likes different job duties, is a self-starter, and likes to work with some independence once trained. The Terminal Equipment Operator will:

Requirements

Must have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, perform confined space entries, and work at heights of 75-148 feet.
Must have the knowledge and ability or be willing to be trained to operate the scales and load-out systems to ensure proper product loading, weighing of customer trucks, and documentation of information needed for the accurate preparation of bills of lading, invoices, account records, etc.
Must be able to assist with entry into Terminal's computerized inventory and shipping system. Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers.
Heavy equipment operation: 1 year (Required)

Nice To Haves

Ideal candidates will have experience in operating material handler/crane, front-end loader, skid-steer, or other equipment that may be required to perform product transfer.

Responsibilities

Operate material handling equipment such as: front-end loader, excavator, bobcat, forklift, skid-steer, backhoe, track mobile, conveyor systems, and warehouse systems.
Perform required functions for storage and transfer of customer products handled outside of the ware house, such as fertilizers, super sacks, salt and steel.
Perform duties to move, secure, release, open and close barges and railcars.
Manually operate hand tools, which include but are not limited to, shovels, picks, sledgehammers, and brooms.
Assist Maintenance Technician(s) with preventative maintenance on all equipment and systems. Assist Maintenance Technician(s) with troubleshooting and take or recommend actions.
Maintain proper information and records to ensure accurate inventory of product on hand, and verify the accuracy of all product shipments; input customer shipping data into system.
Maintain good housekeeping of warehouse and terminal facility at all times.
Observe all safety and environmental rules and regulations to prevent injury to self, fellow workers and environment.