Process Operator - Material Handling Shipping Unit

Mosaic•Saint James, LA

23d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you our next Operator? We are currently seeking an Operator for our Material Handling Shipping Unit at our Faustina Louisiana location. This loads, unloads and moves materials within or near plant, yard or work site, performing any combination of following duties: reads work order or follows oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved. Conveys materials to or from storage or work sites to designated area using payloaders, forklifts, bobcat loaders, ship loaders, reclaimers, locomotives and conveyor systems or other devices. Monitors recording instruments, flowmeters, panel lights, and other indicators, and listens for warning signals to verify conformity of process conditions to plant standards of safety and efficiency What will you do? Loads ships, barges, and hopper cars with bulk dry and liquid materials Operate reclaimer in the • Operate loader at ship / barge docks Operate payloader to feed product into feeders and elevators. Perform PIC duties for loading / unloading of sulfur, ammonia, lime water, sulfuric acid, and phosphoric acid. Coordinate loading activities at hopper cars to ensure appropriate amount of materials and weigh loaded cars • Serve as flagman as needed • Operate locomotive as needed Walk work area and observe conveyors checking for spills and defects. Collect samples of products being loaded / unloaded Provide initial troubleshooting for alarms and equipment malfunctions and communicate with operators / supervisors. Write work orders for maintenance / repair issues Change valve alignments to switch pumps and perform lock-outs / tag-outs in preparation for maintenance. ▪ Complete permitting for work orders Clean work areas as needed to include sweeping, hosing floor, trash pick up and shoveling.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED certificate is required.
1 year of industrial or manufacturing experience is preferred
Basic computer skills are required
Experience working in a team environment is a must
Must be able to safely perform the essential functions of the job without posing a direct threat to the safety of his or her own self, or the safety of others
Able to lift approximately 0-25 lbs. occasionally
Able to climb stairs and work at various heights
Able to distinguish varying or specific colors, patterns or materials
Able to hear, with or without correction
Able to read, write and understand basic English
Able to see, with or without correction
Able to use fine hand motor skills
Able to wear a respirator
Able to work rotating shifts and overtime as required
Must be able to work a 12 hour shift
Must be authorized to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree in process technology discipline is preferred.
Familiarity with an industrial environment is highly desirable
Effective verbal communication skills is a plus
Physical work environment is occasionally outdoors with exposure to varying degrees of hot and cold environments

Responsibilities

Loads ships, barges, and hopper cars with bulk dry and liquid materials
Operate reclaimer
Operate loader at ship / barge docks
Operate payloader to feed product into feeders and elevators.
Perform PIC duties for loading / unloading of sulfur, ammonia, lime water, sulfuric acid, and phosphoric acid.
Coordinate loading activities at hopper cars to ensure appropriate amount of materials and weigh loaded cars
Serve as flagman as needed
Operate locomotive as needed
Walk work area and observe conveyors checking for spills and defects.
Collect samples of products being loaded / unloaded
Provide initial troubleshooting for alarms and equipment malfunctions and communicate with operators / supervisors.
Write work orders for maintenance / repair issues
Change valve alignments to switch pumps and perform lock-outs / tag-outs in preparation for maintenance.
Complete permitting for work orders
Clean work areas as needed to include sweeping, hosing floor, trash pick up and shoveling.