Sr. Terminal Operator - Murray, UT

 

 

Job ID:  490367

 

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH company, provides Portland and masonry cements to help build the foundation and infrastructure for the world around us.  We ship millions of tons of cement from our plants and network of terminals located across North America. When you work for Ash Grove, you are connecting to something bigger. We stand together to reinvent the way our world is built. Join our team and help Ash Grove build America.

 

 

Position: Sr. Terminal Operator 

Reports to: Terminal Manager

Shift: Day Shift

Pay: $27 per hour

 

 

Summary:

 

The Sr. Terminal Operator performs advanced procedures involved with loading trucks, unloading railroad cars. This position assists Terminal Operators and Managers in the maintenance of terminal equipment and grounds. The position supports the team to manage small projects and other product quality control or technically oriented tasks related to a petroleum products facility.

 

At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package to include:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance Vision Insurance
• 401k with company match and profit-sharing
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Time (remove for exempt)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability Pay
• Life Insurance
• Growth Opportunities and more!

 

What you’ll be contributing:

 

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Assures proper cement types are loaded into bulk trucks.
• Operates pneumatic and mechanical equipment for truck loading from computer console using programmed screens, keyboard and mouse.
• Assures proper cement types are unloaded from railcars into designated silos, without contamination of cement types, using pneumatic and hydraulic railcar unloading equipment.
• Operate programmable hydraulic railcar indexer, compressors, and/or a cement bagger.
• Operates power sweeper, forklift truck and front-end loader.
• Uses credit approval lists, cement inventory reports, and approved shipping instructions to determine if a customer’s request for cement can be loaded.
• Maintains shipping logs, prepares bills of lading, and calculates split-load tonnages based on a trucker’s instructions.
• Performs daily activities associated with handling inquiries and orders for customers and sales personnel.
• Performs general cleanup duties around loading area.
• Performs electrical and mechanical troubleshooting. 
• Initiates pump and valve maintenance.
• Performs testing of system safety devices, periodic inspections of tanks, valves, or piping.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

 

To succeed in this position, you will need:

 

• High school graduation or equivalent is required
• Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
• Willingness to learn, training will be provided.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Terminal Operations

• Proficient in English written, verbal communication, and listening skills

• Ability to read, write and understand English

• Ability to demonstrated customer service skills regularly

• Ability to operate the loading systems used in loading trucks and railcars.

• Ability to operate sweeper and general hand tools.

• Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations to calculate loads going into trucks by using general math calculations.

• Proficient in database input and have the ability to use a computer.

• Knowledge of troubleshooting and repairing basic mechanical, pneumatic and minor electrical malfunctions.

• Knowledge of terminal operation policies and procedures. 

• Proficient in using terminal equipment and computerized systems.

• Ability to operate all terminal equipment including railcar vibrators, silos and related equipment, switch engine, and rail cars. 

• Ability to refer all problems to supervisor for guidance. 

 

What to expect in a cement environment:

 

Work to be performed in a shop environment as well as outdoor exposure throughout the plant. Mild exposure to cement dust, heat, cold, and noise requires compliance with specified safety guidelines and procedures. Exposure to high elevations of up to 250 feet in height. Exposure to all weather conditions. Normal operation of mobile equipment may result in jarring and vibratory exposure.

 

What’s next for you?

 

We provide stability and advancement opportunities ac