Terminal Operator
About The Position
Louis Dreyfus Company is hiring a Terminal Operator to handle grain and grain by-products in rail, truck, barge, and plant operations. The operator unloads grain from trucks, checks railcars against train lists, operates rail equipment, cleans barge covers and walkways, and assists with maintenance and other plant needs. The role requires working safely around moving railcars and barges, at heights, and in varying river and weather conditions, including ice. The operator must recognize grain types and promptly report abnormal product or worksite conditions to the appropriate lead and management personnel. The position also includes participation in safety meetings and training and knowledge of emergency procedures.
Requirements
- Ability to safely perform barge and deck-hand duties in all conditions, including high or low river conditions and inclement weather.
- Ability to recognize and identify various grains and grain by-products.
- Ability to perform rolling-stock inspections on a locomotive and skid steer and operate a skid steer.
- Ability to recognize rail and truck operation hazards and follow safe operating rules and policies.
- Ability to understand and perform assigned duties during emergency evacuations and man-overboard emergencies.
- Wear required personal protective equipment while performing assigned work.
Responsibilities
- Unload grain and grain by-products from trucks.
- Complete pre- and post-track checks to verify loads and empty railcars against the train list.
- Operate door guns and car vibrators and open and close rail hopper doors and hatches as needed, working safely around moving railcars and at heights.
- Clean barge covers and walkways after loading using leaf blowers, brooms, shovels, and/or water.
- Recognize different grains and grain by-products and immediately report out-of-condition grain, wet floors, mixed grain, or other abnormal conditions to the Pit Lead, Barge Loader operator, Supervisor, and Superintendent.
- Perform barge and deck-hand duties safely and productively in all conditions, including high or low river conditions and inclement weather such as ice.
- Assist with maintenance activities on the river or in the plant.
- Perform rolling-stock inspections on the locomotive and skid steer and operate the skid steer.
- Wear required personal protective equipment for all assigned work.
- Recognize hazards associated with rail and truck operations and ensure safe operating rules and policies are followed in the rail and truck dump areas.
- Assist in all plant areas as needed.
- Understand and carry out duties during emergency evacuations or man-overboard emergencies.
- Attend safety meetings and training sessions as directed by the Shift Leader, Supervisor, SHE Manager, or Superintendent.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage
- Flexible spending account plans
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- 401k with Company Match
- Childbirth and parental leave
- Fertility and family building benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles)
- Career development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
