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Peeples Industries, Inc.

Terminal Operator

Peeples Industries, Inc., Savannah, Georgia, United States, 31441

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Job Overview Terminal Operator (Wood Pellet Rail Receiving). The primary duties of the employee shall be to safely operate and maintain all related wood pellet handling equipment and conduct himself or herself in a professional manner at all times. This shall include specifically receiving and discharging arriving rail cars via bottom dump hopper cars and safely and efficiently storing the wood pellets in the appropriate Dome Silo location. Employee shall also be responsible for reclaiming wood pellets from the Dome Silo location and loading shipper nominated vessels per the terms and conditions of the related agreements between parties.

Job Description

Communication with railroads for spotting cars on track and placing cars over the rail pit

All aspects of unloading cars including venting hatches, inspecting cargo, opening gates, quality control PLC monitoring and progressing cars

Operate track mobile rail car handling equipment for industrial switching operations per training

Continuously monitor PLC for proper operation of all aspects of pit, belt conveyors, dust collection systems, and environmental control systems

Monitor incoming product for proper temperature and moisture monitoring

Operate equipment such as front end loader during outbound shipments to unload the domes

Be trained in all aspects of shipping

Run/train on ship loader and all aspects to load ship fully and correctly

Communicate with shift supervision or facility manager with all operational and safety protocol

Be responsible for upkeep and cleanliness of facility

Job requirements and pre-requisites

High School Diploma (Military experience is not included)

Ability to qualify for a US Department of Homeland Security Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC card)

Pre-employment drug screening

Pre-employment physical (including but not limited to lung capacity test)

Pass background check

Physically fit (able to climb steps and ladders frequently) and to work in tight spaces

Experience running heavy equipment (e.g., Front End Loaders)

Computer literate – MS Outlook or similar, MS Excel, MS Word

Highly motivated

Flexible schedule (weekend work, night shift on revolving basis)

Ability to work at heights above 100 feet

High mechanical aptitude

Ability to work with others in a cooperative and professional manner

Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Duties may change at any time with or without notice.

East Coast Stevedoring Company is committed to creating a diverse environment and is an equal opportunity employer.

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