Equipment Operator

Equipment Operator - Entry

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

Move levers and press pedal to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus; position clamps around 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; load and unload materials onto or off of trailers, conveyor belt, scales, pallets, skid, lifting device or railcars; replaces liquefied gas tank; perform all related responsibilities as required.

The following is the basic qualification: High School diploma or equivalent. Forklift certificate required. One to three years related experience/training.

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

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. No supervisory responsibilities. Accountable for the accuracy and completeness of duties.

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 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).

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion. LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company. We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us.