RESPECT to people, COURAGE to be pioneers and raise the bar, and always demonstrating INTEGRITY and authenticity. Do these core values align with yours? If so, Lhoist North America may be the place for you! We are a company that believes our people make it happen and rewards talent by offering opportunities to further develop your knowledge and interests. Within our organization, we offer safety first environments, collaboration across teams, diverse and inclusive workspaces all while challenging each other to grow.

POSITION SUMMARY: Performs work involved in the proper, safe and efficient loading of lime into railcars, truck tankers, and dump truck while working under the supervision of the production supervisor on the specific type of lime to be loaded.

RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS:

• Must comply with any and all company, state, and governmental health, safety and environmental regulations, policies and procedures at all times.
• Must weigh all lime carrying trucks coming in or leaving the plant.
• Must furnish bill of lading to driver, listing information such as; type of lime, amount of lime, and stamp official weight utilizing computer programs
• Must obtain a composite sample of each loaded car for analysis by the lab.
• Must keep scale house, scales, platforms, walkways and area under bins clean; using shovels, brooms, wheelbarrows, or whatever cleaning item is necessary to complete the assignment.
• Must clean out and load rail cars.
• Must measure lime bins to determine amount of lime in each bin.
• Must check out hopper car for proper mechanical loading operation.
• Must clean off top of hopper car when finished loading.
• Must complete loading tickets on rail cars, which are turned into supervision at the end of shift.
• Must seal rail cars with seals.
• Must perform clean up in yard and plant as assigned.
• Must report any potential operational or safety problem to supervisor.
• Must perform all tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Must follow BL procedures related with loading trucks and cars

ATTRIBUTES: What are the Essential Knowledge/Skills/Abilities for this position?

• Must be capable of working any shift, overtime, be on-call, or work seven days a week, if needed.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Must possess the basic reading and math skills.
• Must be able to multi task with a strong sense of urgency to meet the customer needs.
• Must be able to work well within a team environment and take instructions. from management and co-workers.
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
• Must possess good computer skills with MS Office products and SAP.
• Strong record of attendance reliability.
• Must know, understand and observe all department and plant safety rules and maintain a high level of housekeeping in assigned work areas.
• Must be capable of performing the essential job duties required of this job.

Physical Demands include, but are not limited to:

• Must be physically able to perform work assigned.
• Must be physically capable of accessing all plant/quarry locations.
• Access all areas within a site which could include heights of 120 feet, confined spaces, climbing ladders or stairs, and accessing tunnels.
• Will be working at times in covered environment but mainly in a lime/mineral environment.
• The employee will be exposed to the following working conditions: Extreme Heat and Cold, Noise, Vibration, Oils, and Atmospheric Conditions such as Dust, Fumes, and Lime/Mineral Particles.
• The employee will be required to perform the following actions (from time to time): Standing, walking, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, talking, seeing, hearing and sitting.
• Ability to occasionally lift/carry 50 pounds.

Preferred Experience: 1-2 years. Previous heavy manufacturing and/or mining experience is preferred. Previous heavy equipment experience is desired.

Required Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Lhoist North America offers a very competitive salary package that includes but is not limited to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, vacation, and disability insurance. You can plan for your future with Lhoist North America 401K retirement savings options which includes an employer match. Lhoist North America also recognizes the importance of continuing education by offering Educational Assistance to our employees to encourage continued personal development and professional growth.

Here at Lhoist North America, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these protected characteristics. We encourage applications from all individuals and strongly support diversity in our workplace. We strive to create an inclusive environment for everyone, and we are committed to treating everyone in a fair and equitable manner. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.