Terminal Assistant - Lehigh Hanson

Chester, VA

About the Job

Heidelberg Materials is seeking a Terminal Assistant at our Chester, VA terminal.

Heidelberg Materials provides the materials to build our future. Our future is sustainable. Our future is digital. And it goes beyond cement, aggregates and ready-mixed concrete. Heidelberg Materials North America, previously known as Lehigh Hanson, operates more than 450 locations with approximately 9,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada.

This is a great opportunity forsomeone looking to grow their career with an industry leader in the aggregate and cement industry. The cement terminal in Chester, VA., is looking for someone who is hardworking and dedicated to become part of the team. This position reports directly to the Terminal Supervisor and will be responsible for daily tasks having to do with shipping, bulk loading and packing.

Be involved in and aware of all aspects of the day to day cementterminal operation.
Participates in the loading and unloading of cement products fromrailcars, or bulk trucks; coordinates bulk loading activities with customer drivers and sales personnel. Inspect railcars and bulk trucks prior to loading. Operate track mobile or car puller to move and positionrailcars in place for unloading or toswitching tracks. Operate controls to convey proper cementto bulk silosor bulk truck.
Responsible for ensuring customer orders are filled accurately. Promptly addresses customer concerns and refers more complex problems to supervisor for resolution.
Ensures shipping and receiving paperwork is completed accurately and on atimely basis.
Responsible for the unloading and/or transfers of bulk material or cement products from railcars and/or trucks to silos or other storage containers.
Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on terminal equipment, some of which is on top of the silos being 100 feet tall.
Performs housekeeping of the facility.
Follows all safety policies, including proper use of Personal Protective Equipment
Helps promote safe work habits and a safe work environment along with weekly safety meetings and job pre-work analysis.
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair equipment problems to minimize downtime and ensure proper operation.
Maintain Vendor relationships

HERE'S WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Previous experience in cement or related industry a plus
Prior material handling experience strongly preferred
Must have proven mechanical and electrical ability (preferred); welding experience is a plus
Demonstrated organizational skills
Demonstrated communication skills
Demonstrated technical knowledge, hardware and software, with computers; MS Office products and SAP preferred
Clerical skills a plus
Willing and capable of working extended hours and weekends if needed
Capable of accessing heights - top of railcars, stairways to silo top elevations, etc.
Capable of lifting up to 75 pounds on a regular basis
Demonstrated commitment and ability to follow safe working practices in a team environment.
OT work available

Heidelberg Materials is a Drug Free Workplace

External candidates must be able to work in the USA without sponsorship.

Employer Statement :

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

Source : Lehigh Hanson

Terminal Assistant - Lehigh Hanson

Chester, VA

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