Warehouse Operator

Primary purpose:

• Responsible for assisting other operators in the safe, efficient and quality-conscious unloading and loading of bulk and packaged commodities to or from vessel, railcars, trucks and storage facilities. Assure the work being performed consistently meets or exceeds the expectations of the supervisor, as well as published policies and procedures.   

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Successful completion of specific, entry level tasks in warehousing assisting operators in bulk material transfer, bagging and storage activities.
• Participation in safety and environmental training and attendance to daily briefings.
• Observation of company safety and operational procedures and policies. Promptly reporting of any observed unsafe conditions to management.
• Housekeeping of terminal grounds and basic maintenance of equipment.
• Performance of any other type of terminal function as instructed by the supervisor.
• Must report to work and on time as scheduled.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Education:

• High School diploma or GED is required.  

Experience / specific knowledge:

• One year of work experience is required. Experience in an industrial setting is preferred.
• Previous experience operating industrial rolling equipment (such as a front-end loader or bulldozer) is preferred.
• Through previous work experience, must demonstrate a work history of good workplace attendance and safe and quality conscious work performance.

Certifications, licenses, registrations:

• Must meet the criteria to obtain and maintain a Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC) as required by USCG/DHS regulations.
• Successful completion of background check and drug screen upon job offer.

Competencies, skills, and abilities:

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Must take direction from supervision and work cooperatively with others.

Working conditions:

• Position is generally assigned a rotating schedule and will be required to work extended hours to include nights and weekends.
• Must be available for 24 hour call-in.
• Tasks are performed indoors and outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
• Requires working at heights in excess of 80 feet.
• May be assigned to other company facilities within a 50 mile radius of the Tampa Bay Area.