JOB SUMMARY
The Facility Operator will support the safe and efficient operation of port activities, including grain handling, equipment operation, and housekeeping. This role requires a strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and reliability in a fast-paced environment.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform daily housekeeping and cleaning, including grain spillage removal, dust control, and maintaining safe walkways and work areas.
• Operate mobile equipment (e.g., loaders, forklifts, skid steers) as required and if licensed.
• Support grain loading/unloading between vessels, warehouses, silos, and railcars.
• Monitor equipment condition, perform basic checks, and promptly report issues to supervisors.
• Assist with minor maintenance tasks and ensure proper use of tools and machinery.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements (including OSHA, ISPS, and grain handling standards).
• Support other facility operations as directed by supervisors.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Strong commitment to cleanliness, housekeeping, and safe work practices.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn basic equipment troubleshooting.
• Ability to operate (or learn to operate) mobile equipment such as loaders, forklifts, or skid steers.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Physical capability to perform manual labor, climb ladders, and work in outdoor conditions (heat, cold, dust, confined spaces).
• Flexibility to adapt to changing tasks and priorities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience operating mobile equipment (e.g., loaders, forklifts, skid steers).
• Experience in the grain handling or agriculture industry.
• Experience with railways or railcar loading.
• Previous work in a port, terminal, or industrial facility environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to wear required PPE and safely navigate an industrial facility.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, etc.) and around heavy machinery and moving equipment.
• Requires frequent climbing of ladders, working at significant heights, and performing tasks in confined spaces.