Material Handler - Starting Pay $22.48 / Hour

Material Handler

Starting Pay : $22.48

About the role

The Material Handler role in the Loudon Plant Barge Terminal is an operator level role reporting to the Barge Terminal Area Manager. The Material Handler focuses on loading and unloading trucks, rails, and barges in a safe efficient manner. Material Handlers are responsible for the safe operation of heavy equipment and basic maintenance and troubleshooting. This role requires a 12 hour rotating shift schedule working days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Main accountabilities

• Load and unload barges, trucks, and / or rail cars.
• Safely perform Deckhand duties on Barges.
• Operate corn-unloading systems at Silo’s, includes corn sample analysis and documentation. Operate heavy equipment. Including but not limited to hitachi, bobcat, front end loader, Clam Shell, and skid steer loader.
• 100% Participation in all safety training, daily safety meetings, and scheduled safety audits. Report all injuries and accidents immediately.
• Complete safety initiatives and incentives each month and on time.
• Participate in the creation of JSA and SOP’s.
• Competent to Issue permits (work permit, lock tag try and Class B. & C. hot work permit). Know the locations of head count areas, emergency evacuation routes and storm shelters. Knowledge of USCG Mar Sec levels.
• Know area goals and principles.
• Knowledge of Primient Policy’s and procedures Flexible and willing to work as scheduled including night shift, week-ends, rotation / swing shift, holidays and overtime as needed. Knowledgeable of the hazards of inclement weather Completion of area testing.
• Knowledge of startup and shut down procedures for equipment and systems Able to trouble shoot and communicate any issues.
• Maintain Safety and GMP standards in the area
• Give a clear well communicated and accurate turn over to the next shift.
• Complete daily documentation and log-book.
• Competent to draft out and prep barges, general deckhand knowledge (Knot tying) to properly secure barge and loading and unloading cells.
• Competent to report inventory and railcar off loading (Grain Smart).
• Knowledge of gentle rolls and bag house clean out.
• Clear communication skills.
• Competent to create Notifications.
• Ability to work in hot and cold temperatures, climb and work at heights exceeding 50 ‘, climb ladders, lift & carry 55 lbs, and perform other physical duties.

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What you bring to us :

Working with us in Loudon, TN

Our Primient plant is part of largest and most complex facility across our network and has been part of the Loudon community for over 80 years. It has been a hub of innovation and technology and will continue to be a flagship facility for Primient. Today, more than 350 team members work at our plant and administration building. We are proud of our strong community relations, our excellent safety record, and our local community outreach and service. Our promising future makes it an exciting place to be.

Relocating to Loudon (or our region)

Located c. 32 miles south of Knoxville. Loudon is home to around 6,650 people. Loudon scores well for livability, cost of living and schools – this is a place to enjoy the outdoors lifestyle. Just 1.5 hr away from Sevierville and Gatlinburg for an incredible vacation and shopping.

Full details are available on request but include a comprehensive package to assist with city visits, moving expenses, and other relocation benefits. If you are looking to move your career forward, with a company you are proud to work for and ready to invest in you, then remove relocation as an obstacle, and apply today.

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