Job Description

Job Opportunity At Lhoist North America

Respect to people, courage to be pioneers and raise the bar, and always demonstrating integrity and authenticity. Do these core values align with yours? If so, Lhoist North America may be the place for you! We are a company that believes our people make it happen and rewards talent by offering opportunities to further develop your knowledge and interests. Within our organization, we offer safety first environments, collaboration across teams, diverse and inclusive workspaces all while challenging each other to grow.

Position Summary: Familiar with different silo product types. Ensure proper material and weight is loaded for each shipment. Prior to loading product, inspect truck trailers and railcars to ensure they are free from contaminants.

Responsibilities and Expectations

Operations:

• Must demonstrate the ability to maintain a smooth and efficient flow of truck and rail traffic.
• Assist production team members as needed.
• Complete daily equipment check reports.
• Complete bill of lading for truck and rail shipments.
• Assist with training of any new employees and/or new equipment.
• Assist in plant cleanup of production areas as needed.
• Familiar with capacity of load out related equipment.
• Responsible for accurate silo inventory measurements.
• Ensure different product types are distributed into the appropriate trucks/rail cars.
• Understand process and layout of the plant.
• Ability to cross train in other production areas as needed.

Maintenance and Quality Control:

• Clean bins, conveyers, spills, clean out material from under conveyers and catwalks, and other cleaning duties as needed.
• Keep rail and truck scales clean.
• Responsible for maintaining a water free environment from coal unloading pit and scales.
• Possess basic hand tools and be able to make minor adjustments to load-out related equipment.
• Continuously observe, monitor, and report any condition that could lead to equipment failure or a housekeeping issue.
• Understanding of material storage and quality specifications.
• Must be able to perform physical inspections of load out/fuel yard area and related equipment.

Safety:

• Perform all assigned work in a neat and orderly manner adhering to Company and governmental safety rules and regulations.
• Know and follow lock out tag out procedures.
• Understand safe operation of heavy equipment including shuttle wagon, front end loader, forklift, bobcat, and tractor.
• Must have a high regard for other's safety in the field.
• Proper PPE attire must be worn as required.
• Wear the appropriate PPE when working with truck/rail equipment.
• Understand the chemical reaction and safety hazards associated with lime production.
• Report any potential operational or safety problems to supervisor.

Attributes:

Industrial background with good troubleshooting skills. Must be able to perform basic mathematical computations. Ability to detect potential problems through observation in the field. Must be able to work shift work, seven days a week including holidays and be flexible to schedule changes. Must have a telephone and be open to call-outs. Demonstrate the ability to operate computers and related controls. Self-motivated and must be able to work independently. Must be able to multi-task and be calm under pressure. Good decision making skills regarding safety.

Physical Demands Include, But Are Not Limited To:

• Must be capable of working shift work, overtime, seven days, or holidays, if needed.
• Ability to occasionally lift/carry 50 pounds.
• Demonstrated skills of heavy equipment operation a plus, but minimum as demonstrated for an over the road haul truck.
• History of safe operation of vehicle as demonstrated on driving record.
• Effectively communicate and interact.

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