Terminal Operator

Amrize•Spokane Valley, WA

4d•$25 - $27

About The Position

Terminal Operators are responsible for the safe operation of a cement distribution terminal and report to the Terminal Manager. The role involves hands-on operation and occasional maintenance of terminal equipment, as well as developing proficiency in bulk truck and bulk railcar operations. The terminal receives cement by bulk rail, stores it, and loads customer bulk trucks. Safety, quality, and customer service are central to the position. Operators expedite trucks, assist customers, ensure product quality, maintain equipment and work areas, and support efficient terminal operations. The position is safety sensitive and requires working as part of a small cross-functional team while following applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements. Operators must be able to work without supervision and may perform other duties associated with terminal operations when safe and lawful.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Competence with computer applications such as Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
Pleasant and positive demeanor when working with customers, coworkers, and the public.
Ability to perform clerical tasks neatly and accurately.
Ability to maintain high quality standards, be responsible and dependable, and work without supervision.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing, with employees, customers, sales personnel, trucking firms, and suppliers.
Well organized, able to manage stress, mechanically inclined, and able to learn and retain information.
Physical ability to work at heights, in enclosed or confined spaces, near water, and around moving equipment and machinery, and to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to wear a respirator, full-body harness, and other required personal protective equipment.
Employees required to wear respirators must be clean-shaven where the respirator seal meets the face to pass qualitative and quantitative fit tests.
Adhere to safety protocols and properly use Amrize-approved personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Related industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Comply with applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
Load bulk trucks correctly, ensuring legal weights and the proper product for customer delivery or pickup.
Perform routine maintenance on terminal property and equipment and keep the terminal clean and presentable.
Complete clerical functions for recording receipts, shipments, and inventory according to established guidelines.
Unload railcars and transfer product into the proper silos.
Sample and test products received and shipped.
Recognize and correct deficiencies, maintain high quality standards, and work without supervision.
Communicate, improve, and adhere to health, safety, and environmental policies; promote a culture of safety.
Perform other duties and functions required by the supervisor that are associated with terminal operations, provided they do not present a hazard or violate applicable law.
Provide courteous, professional, and safe service to customers, coworkers, and the public.