Equipment Operator

Job description

Company Description

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.

Job Description

Overall Purpose and Objective of Position

Drive liquefied gas industrial truck equipped with lifting devices such as forks or clamps; to lift, stack and move products, equipment or materials. Scan bales from forklift.

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions

* Move levers and press pedal to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus.

* Position clamps around bales of bales of cotton, loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products or materials and transport load to designated area.

* Unload and stack material by raising and lowering lifting device and opening and closing clamping and grappling devices.

* Inventory materials on work floor. Pull orders accurately, using a tag list of bale numbers.

* Scan bales to ensure accurate and efficient work procedures and data exchange utilizing tablets and scanners.

* Load and unload materials onto or off of trailers, conveyor belt, scales, pallets, skid, lifting device or railcars.

* Replaces and/or refuels liquefied gas tank.

* Perform all related responsibilities as required.

Company Conformance Statements

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:

* Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.

* Interact professionally with co-workers, Company business associates and the general public.

* Work together in a cooperative spirit to serve the best interests of the Company.

* Operate in a fully responsible manner and comply with the law and Company policy.

Education/Professional Certifications/Licenses

The following is the basic qualification: High School diploma or equivalent. Forklift certificate required.

Experience

The following is the basic qualification: One to three years related experience/training.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (including any physical demands)

* Ability to read, write, and interpret documents. Speak effectively with supervisors or employees and apply common sense and problem solving.

* General knowledge of barcode scanners and tablets.

* Job requirements include standing, walking, and sitting, use of hands to finger, handle and feel objects, tools or controls. Must be able to reach with hands and arms; climb balance, stoop, kneel crouch and crawl. Also have the ability to speak and hear.

* Required to regularly lift/move up to 25 pounds, occasionally up to 50 pounds.

* Specific vision abilities are required. These include good close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision. Good depth perception and the ability to focus are necessary.

Working Conditions

Duties are performed in typical warehousing conditions in and outside of buildings. Working frequently near moving mechanical parts and could be exposed to fumes and cotton dust.

Employee Supervision

No supervisory responsibilities.

Decision Making/Accountability

Accountable for the accuracy and completeness of duties.

Qualifications

Additional Information

Additional Information for the job

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

- Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending

Who can apply

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