Terminal Operator - Rail Receiving

Job Overview:
Terminal Operator (Wood Pellet Rail Receiving)

The primary duties of employee shall be to safely operate and maintain all related wood pellet handling equipment and conduct himself or herself in a professional manner at all times. This shall include specifically receiving and discharging arriving rail cars via bottom dump hopper cars and safely and efficiently storing the wood pellets in the appropriate Dome Silo location. Employee shall also be responsible for reclaiming wood pellets from the Dome Silo location and loading Shipper nominated vessels per the terms and conditions of the related agreements between parties.

Employee will have multiple tasks including but not limited to the following:

• Communication with railroads for spotting cars on track and placing cars over the rail pit
• All aspects of unloading cars including venting hatches, inspecting cargo, opening gates, quality control PLC monitoring and progressing cars
• Operate track mobile rail car handling equipment for industrial switching operations per training.
• Employee shall continuously monitor PLC for proper operation of all aspects of pit, belt conveyors, dust collection systems, and environmental control systems.
• Employs must at all times monitor incoming product for proper Temperature and Moisture monitoring
• Employee will operate equipment such as front end loader during outbound shipments to unload the domes.
• Employee will be trained in all aspects of shipping
• Employee will run/ train on ship loader and all aspects to load ship fully and correctly.
• Employee will communicate with shift supervision or facility manager with all operational and safety protocol.
• Employee will be responsible for upkeep and cleanliness of facility

• High School Diploma (Military experience is not included)
• Ability to qualify for a US Department of Homeland Security Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC card).
• Pre-employment drug screening
• Pre-employment physical (including but not limited to lung capacity test)
• Pass Background Check
• Physically fit (able to climb steps and ladders frequently) and to work in tight spaces
• Experience running heavy equipment (e.g. Front End Loaders)
• Computer literate – MS Outlook or similar, MS Excel, MS Word
• Highly motivated
• Flexible schedule (weekend work, night shift on revolving basis)
• Ability to work at heights above 100 feet
• High mechanical aptitude
• Ability to work with others in a cooperative and professional manner

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Duties may change at any time with or without notice.