Terminal Operator

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

Overall Purpose and Objective of Position

This position is responsible for the safe unloading of trucks and rail cars, ensuring the product is sent to appropriate storage.

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Unloads grain and grain by-products from trucks.

• Operator must be able to complete a pre and post track check to determine the accuracy of loads and empties on the train list.

• Must be able to be attentive and alert to safely operate door guns and car vibrators and open and close rail hopper doors and hatches as required while working at heights and in close proximity to moving rail cars and barges. Responsible for cleaning barge covers and walk ways after loading using leaf blowers, brooms, shovels and/or water.

• Must possess the ability to recognize and identify the various grains and grain by-products. If during the course of the day the operator encounters out of condition grain, wet floors, mixed grain or any other condition not consistent with normal grain conditions it must be communicated immediately to the Pit Lead, Barge Loader operator, Supervisor, and Superintendent. Management.
• Must have sufficient ability to be able to perform all barge/deck hand duties in a safe manner and productively in all conditions including high / low river conditions and inclement weather including ice. Assist with any maintenance activities on the river water or in the plant.
• Must be able to perform rolling stock inspections on the locomotive and skid steer, and be able to operate the skid steer.
• Wear all required PPE for any and all jobs being performed
• Must fully recognize hazards associated with rail and truck operations and take appropriate steps to ensure they and all personnel working in the rail and truck dump adhere to safe operating rules and policies.   Assist in all areas of the plant as needed
• Know and understand duties and responsibilities in the event of an emergency evacuation or man overboard emergency.
• Regular attendance at safety meetings and training sessions as directed by Shift Leader, Supervisor, SHE Manager or Superintendent.

Basic qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent

Experience

Basic qualifications:

• Basic knowledge about barges grain elevator operations. Including rail, barge, and truck activities.

Preferred qualifications:

• 2+ years of grain elevator experience working on barges on in a barge related industry

 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (including any physical demands)

Basic qualifications:

• Good balance and agility
• Able to lift up to 75 lbs. 
• Outside work in all weather conditions

Equipment Used

• Radios, pumps, blowers, barge ropes/cables. brooms, shovels, hand tools, winches, come-a-longs

 

Working Conditions

• Work is physically demanding, dirty and exposed to outside elements. Shifts of 8,10 or 12 hours consisting of days, night, & weekends.
• External environment exposed to variety of weather conditions. 
• Exposure to agricultural commodities resulting in dusty conditions. 
• Working at heights may be required. 
• Lifting of equipment and materials up to 75 pounds. 
• Standing walking, crawling, kneeling, squatting and stooping are required.
• Walking on barges and on catwalks over the river 

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

- Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage

- 401k with Company Match

- Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits

- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays

- Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles)

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Equal employment opportunity (EEO)

Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us