Material Handler - Starting Pay $22.48​/Hour

Material Handler - Starting Pay $$22.48/Hour  Material Handler role in the Loudon Plant Barge Terminal is an operator level position reporting to the Barge Terminal Area Manager. The Material Handler focuses on loading and unloading trucks, rails, and barges in a safe, efficient manner. Material Handlers are responsible for the safe operation of heavy equipment and basic maintenance and troubleshooting. This role requires a 12-hour rotating shift schedule working days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Load and unload barges, trucks, and/or rail cars.
• Safely perform Deckhand duties on Barges.
• Operate corn-unloading systems at Silo’s, including corn sample analysis and documentation. Operate heavy equipment, including but not limited to Hitachi, Bobcat, front end loader, Clam Shell, and skid steer loader.
• Participate in all safety training, daily safety meetings, and safety audits; report injuries and accidents immediately.
• Complete safety initiatives and incentives on time.
• Participate in the creation of JSA and SOPs.
• Issue permits (work permit, lockout/tagout, and hot work permits). Know locations of headcount areas, emergency evacuation routes, and storm shelters. Knowledge of USCG Mar Sec levels.
• Know area goals and principles.
• Know Primient policies and procedures. Flexible and willing to work scheduled shifts including night shifts, weekends, rotation/swing shifts, holidays and overtime as needed. Understand hazards of inclement weather. Complete area testing.
• Startup and shutdown procedures for equipment and systems; troubleshoot and communicate issues.
• Maintain safety and GMP standards in the area.
• Give clear, well-communicated turnovers to the next shift.
• Complete daily documentation and log-book.
• Draft and prep barges; deckhand knowledge (knot tying) to properly secure barges and loading/unloading cells.
• Report inventory and railcar off-loading (Grain Smart).
• Knowledge of gentle rolls and baghouse clean-out.
• Clear communication skills.
• Draft Notifications.
• Ability to work in hot and cold temperatures, climb and work at heights exceeding 50 feet, climb ladders, lift and carry 55 lbs, and perform other physical duties.

• Protecting our people and the environment is foundational to our business.
• Each team member is expected to support the Primient culture where Environment, Health and Safety are the overriding values in all activities.
• Every team member is accountable for working safely and complying with all EHS policies, procedures and regulations relevant to their work; speak up and intervene to prevent unsafe conditions and to respect fellow workers and the communities in which we work.
• Abide by our Life Saving Principles (LSPs) and STOP WORK AUTHORITY to strengthen workplace safety and prevent serious injury or loss of life.

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Mechanical equipment operating experience preferred.
• Must be able to demonstrate basic mathematics, reading comprehension, and problem solving.
• Willing and able to work outside in upset and normal weather conditions
• Willing to work a 12 hour rotating shift schedule working days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Our Primient plant is part of the largest and most complex facility across our network and has been part of the Loudon community for over 80 years. It has been a hub of innovation and technology and will continue to be a flagship facility for Primient. Today, more than 350 team members work at our plant and administration building. We are proud of our strong community relations, our excellent safety record, and our local community outreach and service.

Our promising future makes it an exciting place to be.

Located about 32 miles south of Knoxville. Loudon is home to around 6,650 people. Loudon scores well for livability, cost of living and schools – this is a place to enjoy the outdoors lifestyle. Just 1.5 hr away from Sevierville and Gatlinburg for an incredible vacation and shopping. Full details are available on request but include a comprehensive package to assist with city visits, moving expenses, and other relocation benefits.

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