Cement Terminal Technician

The Terminal Technician supports the daily operations of the Waukegan Terminal in a safe, efficient, environmentally-friendly, sustainable, and quality-assured manner that maintains the high standards of Rock Solid Materials, Inc.

The Terminal Technician safely operates and maintains all equipment at the location used to store material, and load/unload trucks, rail cars, and/or marine vessels while putting safety first and living our Core Values (S-Q-P, 10-4, Butter the Toast, and Black & Yellow).

• Demonstrates a commitment to communicating, improving, and adhering to safety policies in all work environments and areas while promoting safe practices throughout the terminal
• Responsible for maintaining a safe working environment, including coordination of facility and equipment repairs
• Follows all safety procedures, checks for safety hazards, and takes corrective action to eliminate safety hazards
• Maintain the terminal material storage and conveyance systems in "best in class" conditions in terms of operating and monitoring all terminal equipment, loads outgoing trucks, unloads inbound barges/vessels and railcars, and supports inbound truck unloading
• Operates forklift, skid steer, and other light industrial equipment
• Collect material samples as needed
• Perform clean-up work and housekeeping assignments
• Perform and assists with preventative maintenance and repairs on equipment
• Participates in formal and on-the-job training programs to acquire/broaden both technical and non-technical job skills
• Interacts with members of Terminal staff on a regular basis to gather or communicate information, solve problems, etc.
• Participates and provides updates in team meetings when necessary
• Maintain professional vendor and broker relationships
• Applies skills and performs work in other positions as assigned by the Terminal ManagerQualificationsNo experience necessary All you need it a great work ethic and desire to learn
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate work
• Ability to communicate effectively, professionally, and work productively with others
• Ability to prioritize, organize and manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Must be reliable, with a positive professional attitude
• Self-sufficient and able to work with some direct supervision
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality projects on tight schedules

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Formal training and working experience with OSHA and DOT regulations desired
• Proficiency and demonstrated desire to properly use and enforce the use of required PPE
• Prior experience in cement or construction industries is preferred
• Prior material handling experience is preferred
• Operations or trade experience, demonstrating a strong mechanical aptitude
• Hands-on maintenance experience in a light or heavy industrial environment
• Proficiency with computers, tablets, and other mobile devicesDue to machinery and equipment all candidates must be 18 years of age or older