Bulk Loader

Responsible for truck loading and customer service while abiding by all MSHA safety regulations, Safe Feed Safe Food/Safe Quality Feed (SFSF/SQF), quality systems, and company policies.

• Weigh trucks in and out of plant

• Track weight information from scale to computer system

• Ensure accurate data is entered into computer system

• Ability to accurately load bulk trucks with minimal overloads and reloads

• Ability to identify correct material products

• Ensures correct product and weight is loaded onto trucks.

• Inspects trucks in compliance of Safe Feed Safe Food (SFSF) and Quality systems

• Takes quality samples of loads to ensure customer quality assurance.

• Greet and direct truck drivers upon exit of the scale house.

• Data entry and answer phones as needed.

• Assist site leaders with assigned tasks.

• Ensure that truck drivers conduct business in a safe manner.

• Provide general upkeep of the scale house.

• Report any operational or safety problems to management.

• Perform daily work place exams (WPE) including fall protection equipment, loading equipment, and all of shipping work space to MSHA standard

• Efficiently operate JWS, Transwide, and BOL interface with ability to add and void tickets

• Understand & shadow Customer Service (CSR) reviewing and posting daily tickets (recommend 40 hrs/year)

• Notify office when low inventory of shipping supplies (Paper, Toner, Labels, Forms)

• Ability to safely reset shipping area breakers

• Begin learning the plant production process flow by cross training (recommend 40 hrs/year)

• Illustrate a quality competence on testing procedures and customer requirements (recommend 40 hrs/year in lab)

• Ability to operate equipment- Dump Truck, Skid Steer, 972 Loader, Water Truck, scissor lift and manlift

• Ability to repair chutes and pulleys in the shipping area

• Consistently inputs SAP Maintenance Notifications

• Ability to safely “unplug” a silo

• Takes ownership in shipping area with housekeeping excellence including vegetation clean up

• Consistently achieves high completion of daily task list

•  Manufacturing background.

• Demonstrate strong customer service skills. 

• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations is required. 

• Must be able to work shift work, seven days a week including holidays and be flexible to schedule changes, including overtime.

• Effectively communicate and interact with supervisors, managers, and peers.

• Multi-tasking skills with the ability to operate a computer.

• Knowledge of MSHA rules as they relate to the position.

• All personnel will be responsible for the facilities’ Safe Food initiative based on FSMA and Current Good Manufacturing Practices.

• Tolerate working outside in severe weather conditions as well as exposure to industrial high temperature, noise and dust.

• Access all areas within a site which could include heights of 80 feet, confined spaces, frequent climbing ladders or stairs, and accessing tunnels.

• Ability to lift 50 pounds

• Outdoors. High and Low Temperature

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.

• 0-5 years related experience.

• 1-5 years related experience in an industrial environment

We are committed to fostering a workplace that values inclusion, respect, and diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We believe that a diverse and inclusive environment strengthens our teams and drives innovation. That’s why we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and strive to ensure every employee feels respected, supported, and empowered to succeed.

If you need assistance completing the application process, please contact lna.accommodations@lhoist.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.