Lime Operator

Primary Purpose:

• To load pebbled lime with the use of a conveyor system. Perform all work in strict accordance with company, environmental, health and safety policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Load pebbled lime into tractor trailers while wearing a safety harness.
• Perform pre-start-up inspection and daily inspection of conveyor system.
• Maintain paperwork for terminal and truck company pertaining to lime.
• Maintain communication with the truck driver and plant operations as it pertains to lime.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Attend daily, weekly, and monthly safety meetings.
• Report all accidents, incidents and near misses to the crew leader or management.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Attend daily, weekly, and monthly safety training.
• Housekeeping duties in work area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• Previous experience with conveyors, railcar unloading and/or locomotive operations.

Certifications and Licenses:

• Ability to obtain a TWIC card(Transportation Workers Identification Credential).
• Ability to successfully complete MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration) training.

Skills and Abilities:

• Effectively communicate, orally (face to face and by telephone) and in writing, in English with coworkers, contractors, government officials and Senior Management.
• Read and understand written material (in English), including use and understanding of basic numerical calculations.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be willing to work in protected areas at heights greater than six (6) feet above ground.
• Must be able to reach, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
• Must be able to hear and smell for deficiencies or hazards.
• Must be able to pass a respiratory fit test.
• Overtime may be required and is anticipated.

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
• Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed and required.
• Must be available to respond to call-out as assigned.
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction from supervisor, keep required work schedule, focus on attention to details, and follow work rules.

Preferred Experience and Certifications:

• Previous bulk terminal experience is preferred.
• O.S.H.A. Certification not required, but a plus.