Terminal Operator

Overview

Buzzi Unicem USA is one of the leading cement manufacturing companies in the United States. With over 1,500 valued employees, Buzzi Unicem USA manufactures and distributes its cement products throughout the Midwest, Southwest, Northeast and Southeast regions of the country. Globally, Buzzi Unicem SpA operates in 14 countries and employs almost 10,000 people. We are passionate about sustainably producing our cement products for the benefit of society by providing the foundation for crucial infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, tunnels, airports, dams and, residential and industrial buildings.

Our commitment to positively contributing to society is a core principle for our business, and the reason we focus heavily on sustainable development. As part of our corporate culture, we recognize our role in meeting the current generation’s needs, while preserving environmental quality and protecting the needs of future generations.

Additionally, quality serves as the foundation of the way we do business at Buzzi Unicem USA. We have established at all our production sites, quality targets for our products that meet not only local regulatory standards but also our customer requirements.

Buzzi Unicem USA strives to provide a corporate culture supporting career growth through strong leadership and development planning. We offer a competitive salary, along with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits. Plus, our benefits include flexible spending accounts, supplemental life insurance and other voluntary benefits – such as accident and critical illness. We also provide a 401(k) savings plan, Employee Assistance Program, a tuition reimbursement program, professional development and advancement opportunities.

Join our team, be part of the solution, support evolving innovations, and help us continue providing quality products, all while being supported by strong leadership and a comprehensive and competitive benefits program.

Responsibilities

The Terminal Operator position is critical in supporting our company by performing a combination of duties in a professional, safe and efficient manner. In this position, you will be provided with plenty of opportunities to learn other skills, develop in other areas, and build a career with Buzzi Unicem USA.

The starting base rate for this position is $45,000/year ($21.63/hour).

Essential Functions:

• Loading bulk trucks in a safe, efficient and timely manner from the designated silos, as instructed by the Terminal Manager.
• Ensuring each load is completed to the customer’s specification within legal limits.
• Unloading barges, which includes helping to moor the barges in the unloading area, hooking up unloading hoses.
• Continuously monitoring the unloading process, while safely operating manual unloading gates, air valves and blowers.
• Adhering to company safety policies and performing work in a safe manner.
• Cleaning all areas of the terminal and grounds, and obtaining daily/weekly samples.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent from accredited institution is required
• Able to work different extended hours, holidays and/or overtime as required
• Must have solid Industrial Mechanical skills, as will be performing routine maintenance
• Speak, read, write and understand English
• Ability to work independently, without constant supervision
• Able to work inside and outside in year-round weather conditions
• In good physical condition, able to bend, use broom and shovel, able to lift and carry up to 100 lbs., sit and stand for extended periods of time, kneel, climb ladders and walk on mixed terrain and in confined spaces
• Ability to work at heights up to 150 feet
• Ability to operate forklifts and tractors for cutting grass

Key skills/competency

• Industrial Operations
• Mechanical Maintenance
• Barge Unloading
• Truck Loading
• Material Handling
• Safety Protocols
• Heavy Equipment Operation
• Physical Stamina
• Independent Work
• Quality Control