Material Handler

Material Handler

Starting Pay: $17.90

Probation Rate: $19.91

Top out: $20.94

About Us

Tate & Lyle is a global provider of ingredients and solutions to the food, beverage and other industries, operating from more than 30 locations around the world. Through large scale, efficient manufacturing plants, Tate & Lyle turns raw materials into distinctive, high quality ingredients. These ingredients and solutions add taste, texture, nutrition and increased functionality to products that millions of people around the world use or consume every day. We are the secret ingredient to Make Food Extraordinary in some of the world’s best loved brands. Could you be ours?

Role purpose

The Material Handler role in the Loudon Plant Barge Terminal is an operator level role reporting to the Barge Terminal Area Manager. The Material Handler focuses on loading and unloading trucks, rails, and barges in a safe efficient manner. Material Handlers are responsible for the safe operation of heavy equipment and basic maintenance and troubleshooting.

Safety accountabilities – EHS Critical Role Level 4

Protecting our people and the environment is foundational to our business

Each team member is expected to support the Tate & Lyle culture where Environment, Health and Safety are the overriding values in all activities. Every team member is accountable for working safely and complying with all EHS policies, procedures and regulations relevant to their work and is expected to speak up and intervene to prevent unsafe conditions and to respect fellow workers and the communities in which we work. Included in this is abidance with our Life Saving Principles (LSPs) and our STOP WORK AUTHORITY which are developed to strengthen our workplace safety, prevent serious injury or loss of life.

Level 4 – Important Role

• EHS focus is 100% task oriented
• Responsible for area specific EHS procedure/policy
• Responsible for reporting all incidents, defects, and hazards

All employees are responsible for:

• Compliance with procedures that implement the requirements of the EHS policies and procedures
• Being responsible for their own actions
• Carrying out their work in a manner which does not present a risk to themselves, others and the environment
• Reporting all incidents, defects, hazards and inadequacies of procedures so that appropriate review and corrective action can be taken
• Suggesting improvements and being active in the general improvement of all systems and methods of work to ensure EHS Support’s activities and services are carried out in a safe, environmentally responsible, reliable and cost effective manner

Main accountabilities

Responsibilities include:

Load and unload barges, trucks, and/or rail cars.

Safely perform Deckhand duties on Barges.

Operate corn-unloading systems at Silo’s, includes corn sample analysis and documentation. Operate heavy equipment. Including but not limited to hitachi, bobcat, front end loader, Clam Shell, and skid steer loader.

100% Participation in all safety training, daily safety meetings, and scheduled safety audits. Report all injuries and accidents immediately.

Complete safety initiatives and incentives each month and on time.

Participate in the creation of JSA and SOP’s.

Competent to Issue permits (work permit, lock tag try and Class B. & C. hot work permit). Know the locations of head count areas, emergency evacuation routes and storm shelters. Knowledge of USCG Mar Sec levels.

Know area goals and principles.

Knowledge of Tate & Lyle Policy’s and procedures Flexible and willing to work as scheduled including night shift, week-ends, rotation / swing shift, holidays and overtime as needed. Knowledgeable of the hazards of inclement weather Completion of area testing.

Knowledge of startup and shut down procedures for equipment and systems Able to trouble shoot and communicate any issues.

Maintain Safety and GMP standards in the area

Give a clear well communicated and accurate turn over to the next shift.

Complete daily documentation and log-book.

Competent to draft out and prep barges, general deckhand knowledge (Knot tying) to properly secure barge and loading and unloading cells.

Competent to report inventory and railcar off loading (Grain Smart).

Knowledge of gentle rolls and bag house clean out.

Clear communication skills.

Competent to create Notifications.

Ability to work in hot and cold temperatures, climb and work at heights exceeding 50 ‘, climb ladders, lift & carry 55 lbs, and perform other physical duties.

Safety Accountabilities:

• Protecting our people and the environment is foundational to our business
• Each team member is expected to support the Tate & Lyle culture where Environment, Health and Safety are the overriding values in all activities.
• Every team member is accountable for working safely and complying with all EHS policies, procedures and regulations relevant to their work and is expected to speak up and intervene to prevent unsafe conditions and to respect fellow workers and the communities in which we work.
• Included in this is abidance with our Life Saving Principles (LSPs) and our STOP WORK AUTHORITY which are developed to strengthen our workplace safety, prevent serious injury or loss of life.

FES Duty of Care:

Food Safety

• Carry out responsibilities/duties according to food safety, legal and quality requirements so as to ensure that our products are fit for human consumption.

Environment

• Comply with all environmental standards, procedures and work instructions at all times.
• Report any environmental violations or near misses in order to prevent any impact upon the local environment, its inhabitants and Tate & Lyle.

Health & Safety

• Adhere to the safety policies, procedures and site rules.
• Fully participate in the safety program, including reporting any incidents or near misses and auditing.

Performance measures

• The incumbent will be measured against site EHS, Quality, Production, Reliability and Leadership goals.

Skills and experience required

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Mechanical equipment operating experience preferred.
• Must be able to demonstrate basic mathematics, reading comprehension, and problem solving.
• Willing and able to work outside in upset and normal weather conditions

California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA")

The Company is committed to complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) and all data privacy and laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. We collect the following categories of personal information for the purpose of hiring the best qualified applicants and to comply with applicable employment laws: Name and contact information; Job preference and work availability; Social Security Number and/or other identification information; Education and qualifications; Employment history and experience; Military service; Reference and background check information, including relevant criminal history and credit history; Social media information; Pre-employment test results; Post-offer medical examination information and results, including drug test results; Voluntary self-disclosure information regarding minority, veteran, and disability status; and Information provided by you during the hiring process.

Tate & Lyle is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.