Terminal Operator / Lumber handling

Elizabeth NJ

Description

40 hours per week with overtime opportunities. The company offers full health benefits, paid time off and 401 contribution. The Terminal Operator’s primary responsibility is to safely and timely unload rail cars to various locations including trucks, other rail cars, or warehouse within the customer’s facility. It is expected that the Terminal Operator will have the ability to understand and follow operating procedures and policies. Organizational Values: We provide innovative rail-centric services and solutions that bring high performing results to the organizations we serve and meaningful, rewarding opportunities to our employees. Essential Responsibilities: 1. Daily unloading and transfer of a variety of commodities ranging from food grade to hazardous materials 2. Fulfill daily workload and tasks delegated by manager/cross train as necessary 3. Enforces safety policies and procedures with other employees and visitors to the facility 4. Maintains work areas in a safe, clean, and orderly condition 5. Maintains equipment and tools in a safe and proper working condition; notifies appropriate personnel and management of unsafe working conditions 6. Complete general tasks and additional work as stated by manager 7. Fill out paperwork thoroughly and accurately Supervision Received: Specific Direction: Follows established work procedures. Receives periodic checks for performance. Refers unique questions/conditions to immediate supervisor. Education & Experience: 1. High school diploma or GED equivalent 2. Valid Driver License Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 1. Ability to understand and follow operating procedures and policies 2. Ability to perform work safely and productively 3. Capable of learning how to operate and maintain railcar/trans loading equipment (e.g. forklift, hoses, portable conveyors, transfer pumps, portable stair systems, small to medium sized equipment, etc.) 4. Ability and willingness to travel to other terminals to assist when necessary Core Competencies: 1. Customer Orientation: A desire to serve clients by focusing efforts on listening and responding effectively to customer questions, resolving customer problems to their satisfaction, and evaluating customer satisfaction. 2. Interpersonal: Ability to develop and maintain relationships with others and adapt to a situation appropriately. 3. Organized: Ability to be structured and methodical in working skills, balancing multiple projects, and prioritizing. 4. Oral Communication: Ability to actively engage in conversations to communicate with economy and clarity, clearly understand the message and intent, and receive and process feedback. 5. Task Completion: Ability to complete assigned tasks accurately and efficiently, following set procedures and following up when necessary. Operate computer and general office machines Operate Machines: Material Handling Equipment Other: Walk up to 3 miles per shift Environmental Conditions: Ability to work outside in all weather conditions