Terminal Operator Full Time

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Koch Fertilizer Canada, ULC is looking for an energetic, highly motivated individual to join the team as a Terminal Operator to contribute to the organization’s value creation capabilities. This role offers a fast-paced working environment and opportunities for career development within our growing organization!

Our terminal is located in Watson, SK which is an integral part of our production and terminal system serving the important agricultural area in Canada. This facility has the capability to load and off – load a variety of products via truck and rail service.

A subsidiary of Koch Industries Inc., one of the world’s largest private companies, Koch Fertilizer’s global operations leverage Principle-Based Management® to create long-term value for customers and society. By focusing on long-term value creation, we promote a challenging and rewarding environment for our professional and highly respected employees.

What You Will Do

• Safe and efficient loading and offloading of trucks and offloading of rail cars with a variety of finished products for distribution
• Work with Terminal Leader to ensure maintenance decisions are guided by cat-ranking process and effective use of Decision Making Framework.
• Equipment is maintained in good operational condition in a cost effective manner
• Work with qualified suppliers to ensure equipment is repaired in a timely manner
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and/or capability of the terminal
• Assist in project execution at the terminal and provide timely feedback on progress to key stakeholders
• Lead by example by personally promoting EH&S (Environmental Health and Safety)
• Ensure any non-compliant actions or attitudes are addressed quickly and coordinated with appropriate capability leaders
• Ensure all employees and contractors are trained on KFCU processes and on the importance of safety and environmental compliance
• Provide emergency assistance with rail unloading and truck loading/unloading in peak demand times at both the Tuxford and Watson SK locations.
• Take ownership to ensure that all work is being done safely and efficiently
• Adhering to all in-place safety measures and procedures
• May be required to assist with other aspects of plant operations
• Housekeeping of terminal site including site clean up and cleaning of equipment
• Fulfill training requirements utilizing Virtual Training Assistant
• Other duties as assigned

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• Must hold a valid drivers license
• Experience with loaders and railway equipment
• Experience working with minimal supervision

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to access ladders and stairs at heights in excess of 50 feet.
• Must be available for and willing to work shift work and work weekends
• Must be willing and able to work in outdoor work environments of all types of weather
• Must be able to work in a manufacturing plant environment and capable of following all plant policies and procedures as related to the position
• Must be able and willing to work on the road for short periods of time
• Lifting and carrying up to 50lbs

What Will Put You Ahead

• 3 years experience in terminal operations

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Who We Are

As a Koch Ag & Energy Solutions company, Koch Fertilizer delivers a full line of fertilizers designed to boost crop performance and help growers reach their yields. Our team also brings logistical expertise and a wide range of invaluable services, from delivered freight and logistics capabilities to online shipment tracking.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.