Terminal Operator-Rhode Island

VCNA•Providence, RI

115d•Onsite

About The Position

The Terminal Operator moves product in and out of the terminal in a timely, cost-effective, and safe manner. This role involves receiving product, monitoring vessel unloading, coordinating truck deliveries, and dispatching trucks to customers. The operator will also load customer trucks, arrange for product delivery, and use computer systems programmed to run equipment for loading. Contacting outside carriers for deliveries, generating bills of lading, and processing invoices using the SAP billing system are also key functions. The position requires assisting the Terminal Manager with daily office activities and special projects, monitoring product load-out, and potentially being on call for customer issues outside of normal operating hours and on weekends. Daily reconciliation of shipping reports and maintenance/repair of equipment and facilities through preventive maintenance are essential. This includes troubleshooting, disassembling, repairing, and re-assembling equipment using hand tools, and performing minor rail car repairs. The role also involves ensuring the terminal complies with safety and environmental standards and maintaining the general appearance of the facility through janitorial and landscaping duties.

Requirements

Requires a self-motivated, safety-oriented person that can work outside in all weather conditions.
Requires a person that can work alone and self-motivated.
Must have background working on equipment to make repairs. (Troubleshooting equipment, disassemble, repair, re-assembly of equipment)
Working with vessel crew members which requires Homeland Security Clearance (TWIC)

Nice To Haves

knowledge of arc welding and cutting torch operation is very useful.

Responsibilities

Receive product including the unloading of ships, monitoring vessel unloading, and coordinating truck deliveries.
Dispatching trucks to customers.
Load customer trucks and arrange for delivery of product.
Will use computers that are programmed to run equipment to load trucks.
May need to contact outside carrier companies to assist with delivering product to customer locations.
Generate bills of lading for truck loading.
Will be processing invoices for every load loaded using our SAP billing system.
Assist the Terminal Manager with day-to-day office activities and other special projects.
Monitor the load out of product to customers.
May be required to be on call to address customer issues while the Self-Loading system is in operation after normal terminal operating hours and weekends.
Daily reconciliation of shipping reports.
Maintain and repair equipment and facilities through preventive maintenance.
Must have background working on equipment to make repairs. (Troubleshooting equipment, disassemble, repair, re-assembly of equipment)
Will be using hand tools to grease bearing, tighten drive belts and chains on equipment.
Perform minor rail car repairs to ensure proper unloading.
Practice and observe that terminal is in compliance with safety and environmental standards.
Perform duties to ensure proper appearance of facility including general cleanliness, landscaping and janitorial duties.
It is every employee's responsibility to maintain the property as stated. We do not hire outside agencies to do any of these items.

Benefits

Training, professional development
Access to Employees Resource Groups (ERGs), including SheBuilds, which fosters mentorship, leadership development and community support for women at VCNA.
Tuition reimbursement/assistance
Competitive wages, vacation, and holiday time
Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
RRSP and DC (CAN) and 401K (U.S.)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): confidential support for you and your family (CAN)
Educational scholarship program for dependents of regular salaried employees.
Fertility drug coverage
Paid Maternity Leave Top Up