Foreman, Transportation

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Title: Foreman

Status: Full-time, Non-exempt

Company: Host Terminals, LLC

Location: Host Terminals - Port Allen, LA

In this position, the team member will execute operations at Louis Dreyfus Commodities safely and efficiently. Duties will include stevedoring operations of loading vessels and will require the employee to take an overall leadership position with assuring that operations are meeting or exceeding expectations. Understanding the safe and efficient loading of marine vessels and prioritizing this activity. Providing and offering leadership and training to operators in a team setting.

Operate as a member of a team, responsible for coordinating information flow between each crew member and management. This position requires the ability to work closely with multiple team members and sometimes with minimal supervision.

• Our people are our greatest assets.
• Their safety is our top priority.
• We provide exceptional service.
• We believe every relationship is important.
• We are detectives, understanding all activities within our markets.
• We know today's opportunities are tomorrow's growth.
• We conduct all business with integrity.
• We build on our legacy.

• Team player
• Makes decisions and executes quickly
• Honesty and integrity
• Adaptable and flexible
• Collaborative- works well with others
• Excels in high growth, entrepreneurial and meritocratic environment
• Comfortable with ambiguity
• Strong intellectual curiosity
• Thrives in a pressurized work environment

• Self-starter
• Problem solving
• Process improvement (ex. Lean, Six Sigma)
• Communication
• Customer Focus
• Accountability
• Executing both short-term plans and long-term plans tied to vision and "big picture" goals
• Building/implementing processes, procedures and systems in any of the following areas:
  • Operations
  • Safety - EHS
  • Procurement
  • Billing
  • Staffing

• General terminal operations as directed and scheduled.
• Review stevedore pre-vessel documents with Superintendent(s).
• Ensure all stevedoring equipment is in good working order and fueled prior to work start.
• Ensure that immediate working area is safe to work and that all team members assigned are wearing required PPE.
• Assist with the supervision of stevedore teams in vessel loading to ensure all safety, cleanliness and efficiency measures are being utilized at all times.
• Assist with leadership, training and monitoring of less-experienced employees.
• Identify operational issues and concerns, resolve and/or make recommendations to Superintendent(s).
• Run errands for Superintendent(s).
• Communicate with Superintendent(s) as needed during shift.
• Operate heavy machinery including but not limited to cranes, bulldozers and forklifts.
• Post-vessel cleanup.
• Any other duties as assigned by management.

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid TWIC and Driver's License required
• Previous experience in cargo handling and operating heavy machinery
• Ship or barge loading and unloading experience preferred
• Working knowledge of health and safety procedures
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

• Work in most weather conditions and around heavy machinery, which can be dangerous at times.
• Shift work which may require early mornings, evenings and weekends.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Must meet "fit for duty" requirements upon job offer (pre-employment physical and drug test).

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