Cement Terminal Ship Unloader

Job Summary
The Cement Terminal Ship Unloader operates and maintains cement equipment and performs tasks for the efficient operation of the terminal.

Benefits
At Cal Portland, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees.  Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation t’s why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from.  All regular full time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including medical, dental and vision plans.  

Other benefits include life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, and retirement program.  The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from.

Compensation
Hourly $39.00 to $44.00

Responsibilities
 Maintains and operates cement equipment and performs tasks ensuring efficient operation of the terminal
 Operates a remotely controlled boom for ship unloading of cement and front-end loader
 Performs daily preventative maintenance on docksider ship unloading equipment, front-end loader, and product piping
 Troubleshoots problems and performs mechanical repairs to ship unloading equipment
 Occasionally travels for vessel unloading which may require a six-day stay
 Operates a winch and bucket machinery for barge loading and unloading
 Monitors product movement to and from storage tanks, coordinating activities with other workers to ensure constant product flow
 Records operating data such as products and quantities pumped, gauge readings and operating times
 Maintains cement plant facilities clean and orderly
 Education
High school diploma/GED Requirements/Qualifications
 Requires long periods of standing with frequent squatting, bending, climbing, working on conveyors and/or other elevated equipment, and large handling equipment (such as loader) within limited workspace and limited visibility.

Physical requirements:

able to work in confined spaces, climb up stairs/ladders up to 40 ft., operate 50 lb. jackhammer, occasionally lift over 50 lbs.
 Ability to operate industrial trucks, tractors, loaders, crane, forklift and other equipment to transport material
 Experience using various electric and air-powered hand, welding and cutting tools
 Able to work both independently and as part of a team
 Basic math skills

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and general computer programs
 Able to work varying and flexible workdays and hours
 Basic welding and cutting skills a plus
 Conditions of Employment
Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require FMCSA regulated on-going drug and alcohol testing.