Terminal Operator, Vancouver WA

Company: Aggregate Industries Management, Inc.
Location: Vancouver
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

Overview The position requires the hands-on operation and maintenance of all terminal equipment, developing a proficiency in bulk truck and bulk rail car operations, and the administration of terminal reporting functions; all while maintaining high safety and quality assurance standards.The Terminal Operator reports to the Vancouver, WA, Terminal Manager within the Coastal Terminals Group of WCAN Sales and Logistics.Responsibilities Nature and Scope:Safety, quality, and customer Service are the primary factors at the terminal. The Terminal receives product by bulk trucks transport and rail. Efficient handling of product in both receiving and shipping is essential to professional terminal operations and quality control.The manner in which trucks are expedited, customers are handled, and qualities are ensured are key functions of this position. All terminal employees are on the Terminal Safety Committee.A positive attitude, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to be a team participant in a small cross-functional employee group are essential elements for a successful terminal operation. The Terminal has a team commitment to operating in the safest and most environmentally responsible manner following all known safety laws, regulations and policies. Providing the highest level of quality and customer service to our customers is a priority at the Terminal. Maintaining terminal equipment, good housekeeping in all work areas, and operating equipment safely is vital to efficient terminal operations.Specific Accountabilities:* Comply with all company safety rules and performs all duties in a safe and approved manner.* Comply with all known Local, State and Federal Laws and Regulations* Load bulk unit trucks correctly, providing legal weights and proper product for customer delivery or pick-up.* Perform routine maintenance on all terminal property and equipment. Maintain the terminal in a clean and presentable state.* Perform clerical functions following the established guidelines for the recording of receipts, shipments and inventory records.* Responsible for unloading railcars, transferring of product into proper silos, sampling and testing of products received and shipped.* Assume responsibility of the terminals operation in absence of supervision.* Knowledge of the safe and proper operation of all terminal equipment, including mobile equipment.* Ability to work at heights, in enclosed or confined spaces, near water, work around moving equipment and machinery and physically able to lift up to 50 lb. * Must be able to wear a respirator, a full body harness, and other required personal protective equipment.* Must be courteous, professional, safe, and have a positive attitude while working with customers, fellow employees and the general public. Must be a "Team Player."* Must be able to recognize and correct deficiencies, maintain high quality standards and work without supervision.* Good telephone and interpersonal skills. Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing, with fellow employees, customers, sales personnel, trucking firms and suppliers.* Perform all other duties and functions required by the supervisor associated with the operation of the terminal as long as those duties do not present a hazard or violate any known governmental law.Qualifications * High School diploma/GED required.* Competence with computer applications such as Microsoft Office.* Mechanical aptitude.* Physical ability to work at heights, confined space enclosures, and perform cement loading & unloading functions.* Good telephone and interpersonal skills, a safe, pleasant, and positive working attitude with customers, fellow employees, and the public.* Ability to perform clerical tasks in a neat and accurate manner.* Ability to maintain high quality standards, be responsible, dependable, and work without supervision.Pre-employment medical including drug & alcohol testing will be required.

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