Terminal Operator

Temporary Position - Terminal Operator

We are St. Marys Cement, part of Votorantim Cimentos North America (VCNA). 

As the North American operations of Votorantim Cimentos, a global building materials and sustainability solutions leader in 11 countries, we are helping to make a positive impact and are transforming our world. We have a culture built on solid partnerships, long-lasting relationships, and opportunities for those who want to learn, grow and be part of a diverse and dynamic culture. 

With solutions that include cement, ready-mix concrete and aggregates, we help to build homes, highways, hospitals, buildings, bridges, and schools across the Canadian and U.S. Great Lakes region and Northeast United States. Our commitment to excellence can be seen in those who invest and believe in what we do, those who share their lives with us, those who trust in our deliveries and those committed to innovation and a sustainable future. Every day, we have the chance to accomplish something new and you're invited to be part of it. 

Summary/Job Scope: 

The Terminal Operator will move finished product in and out of the terminal in a timely, cost-effective, and safe manner through rail offloading.  This process requires open availability (including nights, weekends, holidays), especially during Spring and Summer months. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Requires a self-motivated, safety-oriented person that can work outside in all weather conditions. 
• Rail offloading with product. 
• Will use computers that are programmed to run equipment as needed. 
• Requires computer knowledge. 
• Generate bills of lading for loading. 
• Will be processing invoices for every load loaded using our SAP billing system. 
• Monitor the load out of product to customers. 
• May be required to be on call to address customer issues while the Self-Loading system is in operation after normal terminal operating hours and weekends. 
• Daily reconciliation of shipping reports. 
• Requires knowledge of excel spreadsheet for data tracking. 
• Requires some accounting knowledge. (Example-Balancing a check book) 
• Maintain and repair equipment and facilities through preventive maintenance. 
• Must have background working on equipment to make repairs. (trouble shooting equipment, disassemble, repair, re-assembly of equipment) 
• Will be using hand tools to grease bearing, tighten drive belts and chains on equipment. 
• Not required but knowledge of arc welding and cutting torch operation is very useful. 
• May be requested to work overtime during breakdown events or return to work during these events. 
• Assist the Terminal Manager with day-to-day office activities and other special projects. 
• Assume Terminal Manager Responsibilities during vacations and other work interruptions. 
• Practice and observe that terminal is in compliance with safety and environmental standards. 
• Perform duties to ensure proper appearance of facility including general cleanliness, landscaping, and janitorial duties. 

Qualifications: 

• One-year certificate or trade school with one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education, experience, and mechanical ability. 
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills. Contribute to possible improvements at terminal. 
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. 

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move more than 90 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. 

Note:  This job description may not cover all duties and requirements and may include additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor. 

Salary Range: $ 20.00 to $ 25.00 hour 

This posting is for a temporary position, expected to last 60-90 days.

OUR PEOPLE

We care about people - all people. At VCNA, we take safety, health and wellness seriously. We're dedicated to giving our employees a safe workplace, our neighbors a safe environment and our customers a high-quality and safe product. Safety first -and always! 

Our VC Way reflects who we are, inspiring us to unite our culture and be our best: Our Way of Being: ethical and respectful, Our Way of Working: together with excellence and Our Way of Thriving: with the courage to transform. 

INCLUSION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT 

We have a results-oriented culture that values being open, honest, and authentic. It's part of our DNA. We are continually expanding our diverse and inclusive team by providing opportunities for everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability or economic status - a workplace where you can express your individuality and be your best self!