TRANSLOADER/RAIL DEPOT HANDLER - LOWELL AR
TRANSLOADER / RAIL DEPOT HANDLER NEEDED IN LOWELL, ARKANSAS
*SAFETY-SENSITIVE POSITION**
River Valley Materials, part of the privately-owned Kemp Quarries, Inc. group of companies, is a leading producer and supplier of construction aggregates, consisting primarily of crushed stone, sand and gravel spanning NE Oklahoma, SW Missouri, and NW Arkansas.
About the Position
The primary function of the RAIL DEPOT HANDLER position may include, but is not limited to:
1) working and preforming daily maintenance on material transfer equipment including bins, chutes and conveyors,
2) loading of stockpiled product into railcars and customer trucks and trailers,
3) offloading of product imported by rail cars into onsite stockpiles.
Maintenance will include the welding repair of chutes and bins, the lubrication of and replacement of bearings and gearboxes, and the adjusting and replacement of belting, skirtboard and motors. This position requires experience in operating midsize to larger loaders for product loadout. Daily general housekeeping of yard and stockpile areas will be required. This position may also be trained and responsible for the daily offloading of product from rail cars.
KEY RESPONSIBILITES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Regular, reliable attendance at the worksite or assigned work location a MUST.
Follow all safety and environmental rules, regulations and procedures as set forth by company policies and MSHA.
Follow all company policies and local, state and federal regulations for safe working procedures.
Ability and knowledge to operate and monitor equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
Ability to perform preventive maintenance and pre-shift inspections; repair and/or clean equipment as needed.
Responsible for overall housekeeping including plant, equipment, and site.
Ability to comprehend and complete all needed paperwork in a timely and accurate manner.
Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Lift objects of various dimensions and up to 75 lbs occasionally and 50 lbs frequently.
Ability to repeatedly climb stairs and ladders.
Ability to repeatedly balance, bend from the trunk, crawl, kneel, push and pull objects.
Ability to use vibration producing tools frequently.
Ability to tolerate working outdoors in all environmental temperatures and weather conditions.
Ability to repeatedly reach, squat and tolerate prolonged standing/walking/sitting.
Ability to frequently walk on uneven surfaces.
REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
Three years of experience in welding and material transfer equipment maintenance preferred.
Mid-level experience on midsize to large front-end loaders required.
Mechanical experience a plus.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
Good safety, behavior and attendance record.
The selected candidate will be required to work collectively in a team environment with other co-workers and managers.
Willingness to do other work as needed, including heavy labor.
Willingness to work outside in all weather extremes.
Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule, including swing shift, graveyard shift, over time and weekends as required.
Ability to work near, around or on light or heavy equipment.
Ability to operate and troubleshoot scale computer, remote scale touchscreen and printer.
Location
Lowell, AR
We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religious persuasion, marital status, political belief, or disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions.
Federal Law prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens. All persons hired must submit satisfactory proof of employment authorization and identity (valid drivers license. Birth certificate, Green Card, etc.) within three days of being hired. Failure to submit such proof within the required time shall result in immediate termination.
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*SAFETY-SENSITIVE POSITION**
River Valley Materials, part of the privately-owned Kemp Quarries, Inc. group of companies, is a leading producer and supplier of construction aggregates, consisting primarily of crushed stone, sand and gravel spanning NE Oklahoma, SW Missouri, and NW Arkansas.
About the Position
The primary function of the RAIL DEPOT HANDLER position may include, but is not limited to:
1) working and preforming daily maintenance on material transfer equipment including bins, chutes and conveyors,
2) loading of stockpiled product into railcars and customer trucks and trailers,
3) offloading of product imported by rail cars into onsite stockpiles.
Maintenance will include the welding repair of chutes and bins, the lubrication of and replacement of bearings and gearboxes, and the adjusting and replacement of belting, skirtboard and motors. This position requires experience in operating midsize to larger loaders for product loadout. Daily general housekeeping of yard and stockpile areas will be required. This position may also be trained and responsible for the daily offloading of product from rail cars.
KEY RESPONSIBILITES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Regular, reliable attendance at the worksite or assigned work location a MUST.
Follow all safety and environmental rules, regulations and procedures as set forth by company policies and MSHA.
Follow all company policies and local, state and federal regulations for safe working procedures.
Ability and knowledge to operate and monitor equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
Ability to perform preventive maintenance and pre-shift inspections; repair and/or clean equipment as needed.
Responsible for overall housekeeping including plant, equipment, and site.
Ability to comprehend and complete all needed paperwork in a timely and accurate manner.
Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Lift objects of various dimensions and up to 75 lbs occasionally and 50 lbs frequently.
Ability to repeatedly climb stairs and ladders.
Ability to repeatedly balance, bend from the trunk, crawl, kneel, push and pull objects.
Ability to use vibration producing tools frequently.
Ability to tolerate working outdoors in all environmental temperatures and weather conditions.
Ability to repeatedly reach, squat and tolerate prolonged standing/walking/sitting.
Ability to frequently walk on uneven surfaces.
REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
Three years of experience in welding and material transfer equipment maintenance preferred.
Mid-level experience on midsize to large front-end loaders required.
Mechanical experience a plus.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
Good safety, behavior and attendance record.
The selected candidate will be required to work collectively in a team environment with other co-workers and managers.
Willingness to do other work as needed, including heavy labor.
Willingness to work outside in all weather extremes.
Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule, including swing shift, graveyard shift, over time and weekends as required.
Ability to work near, around or on light or heavy equipment.
Ability to operate and troubleshoot scale computer, remote scale touchscreen and printer.
Location
Lowell, AR
We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religious persuasion, marital status, political belief, or disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions.
Federal Law prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens. All persons hired must submit satisfactory proof of employment authorization and identity (valid drivers license. Birth certificate, Green Card, etc.) within three days of being hired. Failure to submit such proof within the required time shall result in immediate termination.
Apply Now