Operations Technician

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KCBX Terminals Company is looking for an entry-level Operations Technician to join our team in Chicago, IL. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are eager to learn, have a strong work ethic, a positive attitude to develop industrial operations skills, and build a long-term career in a bulk material handling environment.

As an Operations Technician, you will receive hands‑on training and development opportunities while learning terminal operations, equipment operation, maintenance practices, and safety procedures. You will work alongside experienced team members to develop skills operating both light and heavy equipment, supporting material transfer operations, and maintaining safe and reliable terminal performance.

This position follows a rotating shift schedule that supports 24/7 operations and includes both day and night shifts. Employees receive their schedules in advance.

Koch Minerals, LLC and its subsidiaries are among the world's largest dry‑bulk commodity handlers, serving over 900 customers in the power generation and chemical industrial sectors and municipalities.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

• Transfer and handle bulk materials safely and efficiently.
• Operate locomotives and rail equipment within the facility.
• Operate skid steers, bobcats, and other mobile equipment.
• Load and unload products from barges, vessels, railcars, and trucks.
• Complete daily safety, environmental, and compliance activities.
• Perform routine inspections and basic equipment troubleshooting.
• Maintain accurate operational records and reports using Microsoft Office.
• Collaborate with team members to support safe and reliable operations.
• Participate in training, emergency response, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Support housekeeping and general facility maintenance activities.

• Must have or willing to obtain a TWIC Card
• Must have a valid driver's license

• Ability to perform manual labor (shoveling, lifting up to 50 lbs.)
• Ability to use sledgehammer and pinch bar
• Ability to climb stairs
• Ability to work outdoors in various types of weather
• Shift work with rotating 8/10/12 hour schedule; must arrive to work on time
• Ability to work mandatory overtime hours for vessel loading
• Ability to work in a standing, crouching, or bending position for prolonged periods of time

• Bilingual - English and Spanish
• Experience working in heavy industry, chemical production, or military experience
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel.
• Locomotive or rail industry experience.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship

For this role, we anticipate paying $19.00 - $21.00 per hour. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.

If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

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