Wheel Loader/Terminal Operator

Consolidated Grain and Barge•Louisville, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position carries a variety of responsibilities, which includes operating a front-end loader to load trucks with granular fertilizer and conducting various maintenance/housekeeping jobs as instructed. The typical hours are 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM with some extended hours and weekend work. This job is primarily responsible for working at facilities that unload barges of bulk and/or break bulk products. This job performs a wide variety of duties that are based on the daily needs of the operation. Actual responsibilities will vary depending on daily needs and type of facility.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
None (experience required).
Basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of people within and outside the organization.
Ability to complete documentation requirements.
Able to follow direction and to use logical thought process to interpret oral and written instructions and troubleshoot problems.
Ability to work well both independently and within a team environment.
Ability to use tools appropriate for assigned task.
Ability to remain focused on exceptional customer service, both internally and externally.
Ability to meet requirement of and utilize all applicable PPE, when applicable.
Ability to meet requirements of PFT and fit testing, when applicable.
Ability to pass all required testing under FRA and DOT for this position (where applicable).
Ability to perform work in confined spaces.
Ability to safely walk on barge surface(s) with the ability to work around (deep/swift) water.
Ability to understand and communicate verbally, in person and over two-way radio (and recognize emergency alarms).
Ability to understand and communicate written instructions.
Ability to walk safely on top of railcars, open gates, operate vibrators etc., where applicable.
Ability to work extended hours, weekend, holidays and/or alternate shifts as needed.
Ability to work in an environment with high dust levels around grain and other bulk products (where applicable).
Ability to work outside in extreme weather conditions.
Acutely aware of surroundings with ability to quickly adjust to a signal or change in environment.
Uses near, far and peripheral vision and depth perception for task(s) being performed; may need to be able to identify problems with grain.

Nice To Haves

1 years’ experience working in an industrial environment with a dependable work record.

Responsibilities

Fully participate in the company Safety Program and attends daily pre-shift meetings.
Perform all duties within compliance of OSHA, company safety, and environmental regulations (ISO where applicable); including wearing appropriate PPE for task being performed.
Perform deckhand responsibilities e.g., properly securing barges, reading drafts, opening, closing, removing and placement of lids, tying off barges, etc.
Operate a skid loader inside of barge during final stage of barge unloading process.
Set up and perform the operation of conveyor system(s), where applicable.
Ensure the correct product is directed to the correct storage area, where applicable.
Perform clean-up of barge once unload is completed by sweeping and/or shoveling.
Perform the loading of railcars and trucks to specifications, where applicable.
Complete documentation timely, accurately and legibly.
Operate a variety of heavy equipment and perform PM, where applicable.
Other duties as assigned; including assisting in the general housekeeping of entire work area.