Terminal Operator​/Cover Handler

Port Allen, LA, United States of America

Job Reference JR0092837

Professional Areas Industry

Function Operations, Engineering and Maintenance

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

• Mastery of the safe operational capabilities of a skid steer tractor working in a hopper barge simultaneously with the Heyl Patterson barge Unloader discharging grain and grain by-products.
• Operator must have sufficient ability to operate the skid steer tractor safely and productively in all conditions including high / low river conditions and inclement weather.
• Operator must understand the overall barge unloading process sufficiently to perform duties as directed by the Unloader operator.
• Operator must understand the operation of the tractor hoist system and winch systems necessary to raise and lower ladders for access to and egress from hopper barges.
• Operator must possess a full understanding of the clean‑up process including the periods that the tractor must work in relatively close proximity to the Heyl Patterson barge Unloader.
• Operator must possess the ability to recognize and identify the various grains and grain by-products. If during the course of unloading a barge the tractor operator encounters out‑of‑condition grain, wet floors, mixed grain or any other condition not consistent with normal grain conditions it must be communicated immediately to the Unloader operator.
• Operator must possess the ability to communicate the operational status of the skid steer tractor to maintenance personnel. Further, the operator must have sufficient knowledge of the skid steer tractor to recognize deficiencies in the equipment and communicate those deficiencies to the maintenance group.
• Operators must complete daily operations reports for each skid steer tractor used.
• Operator must take an active role in recognizing excessive emissions from the barge Unloader or ship loading spouts and notifying the Unloader operator.
• Operator must fully recognize hazards associated with a barge unloading operation and take appropriate steps to ensure they and all personnel working in the barge unloading operation adhere to safe operating rules and policies.

• Position may require cross training as cover handlers to meet possible operational demands.
• Regular attendance at safety meetings and training sessions as directed by the General Superintendent.
• Know and understand duties and responsibilities in the event of an emergency evacuation or man overboard emergency.

• High School Diploma/GED
• Ability to obtain TWIC card

• Ability to recognize various types of barge covers and methods used to rig each one.
• Must be able to climb stairs, ladders and walk extended distances up inclines.
• Must have ability to work from ladders and platforms at heights above 6'.
• Be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work in dusty conditions.
• Must be able to work frequently in inclement weather.
• Must be aware and attentive to surroundings, which may include automatically starting conveyor belts, other moving machinery, overhead loads and vessel gangways on the dock.
• Must ensure environmental equipment for the unloading operation is functioning properly at all times.

• Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage.
• 401k with Company Match.
• Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays.
• Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles).