Manufacturing ​/ Production Operator, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic

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Title: Operator

Status: Full-time, Non-exempt

Company: Host Terminals, LLC

Reports To: Terminal Manager

Supervises: N/A

Location: Host Terminals - Port Allen, LA

The Person:
The successful candidate will have the following behaviors and demonstrate the competencies below.

• Our people are our greatest assets.
• Their safety is our top priority.
• We provide exceptional service.
• We believe every relationship is important.
• We are detectives, understanding all activities within our markets.
• We know today's opportunities are tomorrow's growth.
• We conduct all business with integrity.
• We build on our legacy.

• Team player
• Makes decisions and executes quickly
• Self- starter
• Honesty and integrity
• Adaptable and flexible
• Collaborative- works well with others

[OPERATIONS FUNCTIONS]

• Operates conveying equipment, dust collectors, ship loader, monitor fire suppression systems and all associated equipment to load ships per operating plan and instructions. Work under direct or indirect supervisor.
• Operates mobile equipment; D-4 bulldozer, skid steers, 972 CAT Front end loaders, Ship Gear, to perform any work for which equipment is designed and part of terminal standard operating procedures.
• Maintains housekeeping standards as part of fire safety program or as designated by location staff/management. Will require washing of system with sweeping and shoveling duties.
• Regional role and variable scheduling to work at other Host Locations in Baton Rouge area; LDC and Ascension Bulk Terminal on an as needed basis. This will require period of skill and machine training at each location. Scheduling will be done in coordination with Port Allen operations as primary working location.

[MAINTENANCE]

• Responsible for checking equipment for damage or repairs needed and reporting information to Maintenance Supervisor or Terminal Manager.
• Make regular inspections of the transport systems and perform minor maintenance tasks such as adjusting and lubricating equipment, cleaning, washing, testing, replacing filters, hoses, and other minor maintenance as necessary to maximize port systems availability and reliability.
• Performs minor maintenance tasks such as repairing, adjusting and lubricating equipment, gauges, valves, hoses, and etc. as necessary to maximize machine availability/reliability and assist maintenance personnel as required.

[ADMINISTRATION]

• Complies with all procedures to ensure governmental, state, and company certification standards are met.
• Performs all duties assigned by the Shift Leader(s), Operations Manager(s), and Terminal Manager to make sure port operations continue without interruption.

[SAFETY]

• Ensure that safe equipment operating conditions are met before and during operation.
• Works closely, as needed, with flaggers when making lifts or rigging equipment or material.

• HS diploma / GED with experience operating heavy machinery…