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Terminal Operator II

Louis Dreyfus Company•Port Allen, LA

About The Position

The Terminal Operator II operates a skid steer tractor in hopper barges while grain and grain by-products are discharged by a Heyl Patterson barge unloader. The operator must work safely and productively in varying river and weather conditions, understand the barge-unloading process, and follow directions from the unloader operator. Duties also include operating tractor hoist and winch systems to raise and lower access ladders, participating in cleanup near the unloader, identifying grains and abnormal conditions, reporting equipment deficiencies and operational status, completing daily reports, and recognizing excessive emissions. The role requires awareness of hazards and compliance with safe operating rules and policies. The position may also involve cross-training as a cover handler, attending safety meetings and training, and understanding emergency evacuation and man-overboard procedures. Louis Dreyfus Company describes its work environment as a dynamic, stimulating international environment with career development opportunities. The company states that flexible work is available for some roles, but notes that it is not applicable to all roles.

Requirements

  • Ability to safely operate a skid steer tractor in a hopper barge in varying river and weather conditions.
  • Understanding of barge-unloading operations and the tractor hoist and winch systems.
  • Ability to recognize grains and grain by-products and identify abnormal grain or operating conditions.
  • Ability to identify equipment deficiencies and communicate equipment status to maintenance personnel.
  • Ability to recognize hazards and follow safe operating rules and policies.

Responsibilities

  • Safely and productively operate a skid steer tractor in hopper barges during grain and grain-by-product unloading, including in high or low river conditions and inclement weather.
  • Understand the barge-unloading process and perform duties as directed by the unloader operator.
  • Operate tractor hoist and winch systems to raise and lower ladders for access to and egress from hopper barges.
  • Participate in the barge cleanup process, including working relatively close to the Heyl Patterson barge unloader.
  • Recognize different grains and grain by-products, and immediately communicate out-of-condition grain, wet floors, mixed grain, or other abnormal conditions to the unloader operator.
  • Communicate the tractor's operational status to maintenance personnel and identify and report equipment deficiencies.
  • Complete daily operations reports for each skid steer tractor used.
  • Recognize excessive emissions from the barge unloader or ship-loading spouts and notify the unloader operator.
  • Recognize hazards associated with barge unloading and help ensure personnel follow safe operating rules and policies.
  • Cross-train as a cover handler if needed to meet operational demands.
  • Attend safety meetings and training sessions as directed by the General Superintendent.
  • Understand duties and responsibilities during an emergency evacuation or man-overboard emergency.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Flexible spending account plans
  • Employee assistance program
  • Life insurance and disability coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Childbirth and parental leave
  • Fertility and family-building benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Career development opportunities

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