Cement Distribution Terminal Operator

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Located in Fruita, CO

Salary: $21.00

Express is recruiting for a hardworking, detail-oriented Terminal Operator to join a Cement Distribution Company. In this role, you will be responsible for loading and unloading cement from trucks and railcars to distribute to customers in the most efficient and cost-effective manner. Individuals working in this position must maintain, repair, and replace all machinery and equipment used in the operation of the terminal.

520 Hour Evaluation Hire.  If hired by our client, pay increase and benefits will be offered. 

Monday - Friday  6:00am - 2:00pm (Possible Overtime When Needed)

Valid Drivers License and Reliable Transportation.

Must have steel/safety toed work boots. All other PPE will be provided by company.

Willing to train the right person. 

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize computer and computer software to process and generate appropriate paperwork and communicate with the main office.
• Unload cement from railcars, store and then load it into trucks for distribution.
• Process all paperwork in connection with the distribution of cement such as invoices, bill of lading, cod's, ordering railcars, tracking and tracing rail cars or cement orders, weight tickets, load out tickets, and ordering terminal supplies.
• Communicate with the railroad, truck drivers, customers, order center, sales, and vendors to ensure cement is delivered on time and in the most cost-effective manner.
• Load cement into trucks.
• Positions and blocks vehicles or rail cars by using track mobile to spot cars and set brakes.
  Positions spout, chute, and conveyor over or into a rail car, truck, bin, or storage pile and opens slide in spout or chute to start the flow of material into or from vehicles.
• Opens air valves, rail car side door, or car hopper door, starts conveyors, pneumatic conveyors, or elevators, and adjusts dampers to feed materials to the specified designation. 
• Collects cement sample and keep track of inventory.
• Vibrates hopper to facilitate flow into rail car or truck. The employee must lift the vibrator into and on train car pockets which require lifting, crawling, and bending.
• Observes pressure gauges and adjusts valves to maintain specified pumping pressure.
  Records car identifying information such as weight and volume of material loaded and the number of cars dumped or filled.
• Maintenance and repair of all equipment and machinery used by the terminal in the distribution of cement including valves, augers, air compressors, vibrators, dust collectors, motor wrenches, boot lifts, and hydraulic cylinders.
• Welding and use of cutting torches to repair and maintain equipment.
• Operate equipment such as forklift, track mobile, or other mobile equipment used in operating the terminal.
• Diagnose problems with machinery and recommend solutions.
• General housekeeping and grounds maintenance.
• Will maintain a safe working environment, adhere to safety policies and practices, perform daily housekeeping of assigned area, adhere to company policies.
• Ensure quality of work performed, support, promote and utilize continuous improvement system, observe and promote best practices, good time management and be able to troubleshoot/analyze root cause failure.

Must be mechanically inclined and have computer skills.

Physical Stamina: Ability to work outdoors in varying temperatures and perform repetitive manual labor, stand for long periods, kneel, stoop, bend, Ability to lift up to 80lbs.

High school or equivalent.

Must be able to pass background check and drug testing

Thoroughly apply here or call us at 970-242-4500

 

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