Terminal Operator

CRH Americas • Buffalo, NY

107d • $20 - $23

About The Position

Ash Grove family of companies is one of North America's leading cement manufacturers, with a legacy of innovation and excellence dating back to 1882. The company operates 12 world-class cement plants and a vast network of 41 terminals across the United States and Canada. Renowned for its forward-thinking approach, Ash Grove combines technical expertise, robust safety standards, and empowered talent to deliver high performance and better serve our customers. At Ash Grove, we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built. The Terminal Operator performs procedures involved with loading trucks and unloading railroad cars. This position assists in the maintenance of terminal equipment and grounds.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent is required.
• Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
• Willingness to learn, training will be provided.
• Proficient in English written, verbal communication, and listening skills.
• Proficient in customer service skills.
• Ability to operate the loading systems used in loading trucks and railcars.
• Ability to operate sweeper and general hand tools.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations to calculate loads going into trucks.
• Ability to use terminal equipment and computerized systems.
• Proficiency in database input.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair basic mechanical, pneumatic and minor electrical malfunctions.
• Ability to operate all terminal equipment, including railcar vibrators, silos, and related equipment, switch engines, and rail cars.
• Knowledge of terminal operation policies and procedures.
• Ability to work under close supervision with standard practice procedures and guidelines.
• Ability to refer all problems to supervisor for guidance.

Responsibilities

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Assures proper cement types are loaded into bulk trucks.
• Operates pneumatic and mechanical equipment for truck loading from computer console using programmed screens, keyboard and mouse.
• Assures proper cement types are unloaded from railcars into designated silos without contamination of cement types, using pneumatic and hydraulic railcar unloading equipment.
• Operates power sweeper, forklift truck, and front-end loader.
• Uses credit approval lists, cement inventory reports, and approved shipping instructions to determine if a customer's request for cement can be loaded.
• Maintains shipping logs, prepares bills of lading, and calculates split-load tonnages based on a trucker's instructions.
• Handles inquiries and orders for customers and sales personnel.
• Performs general cleanup duties around the loading area.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k with company match and profit-sharing
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability Pay
• Life Insurance
• Growth Opportunities and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED