General Laborer/Terminal Operator

1510 Western Avenue, Brookings SD

Description

General Purpose: Works in a cement distribution terminal loading and unloading cement from trucks and railcars to distribute to customers in the most efficient and cost-effective manner. Individuals working in this position must assist in maintenance, repair, and replacing all machinery and equipment used in the operation of the terminal. Main Responsibilities: - Utilize computer and computer software to process and generate appropriate paperwork and communicate with the main office. - Unload cement from railcars, store and then load it into trucks for distribution. - Process all paperwork in connection with the distribution of cement such as invoices, bill of lading, cod's, ordering railcars, tracking and tracing rail cars or cement orders, weight tickets, load out tickets, and ordering terminal supplies. - Communicate with the railroad, truck drivers, customers, order center, sales, and vendors to ensure cement is delivered on time and in the most cost-effective manner. - Load cement into trucks. - Positions and blocks vehicles or rail cars by using track mobile to spot cars and set brakes. - Positions spout, chute, and conveyor over or into a rail car, truck, bin, or storage pile and opens slide in spout or chute to start the flow of material into or from vehicles. - Opens air valves, rail car side door, or car hopper door, starts conveyors, pneumatic conveyors, or elevators, and adjusts dampers to feed materials to the specified designation. - Collects cement sample and keep track of inventory. - Vibrates hopper to facilitate flow into rail car or truck. - Observes pressure gauges and adjust valves to maintain specified pumping pressure. - Records car identifying information such as weight and volume of material loaded and the number of cars dumped or filled. - Assist in maintenance and repair of all equipment and machinery used by the terminal in the distribution of cement including valves, augers, air compressors, vibrators, dust collectors, motor wrenches, boot lifts, and hydraulic cylinders. - Assist in welding and use of cutting torches to repair and maintain equipment. - Operate equipment such as forklift, track mobile, or other mobile equipment used in operating the terminal. - Help with diagnosing problems with machinery and recommend solutions. - General housekeeping and grounds maintenance Education: High School Pay range: $15 - $18/hr