Terminal Operator

Terminal Operators

Are you looking for a hands-on, fast-paced opportunity where your work makes a global impactexporting feed products to more than 20 countries worldwide?

We're hiring Terminal Operators in the Savannah, GA area to support the safe and efficient movement of dried distillers' grains -essential products that power agriculture.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:45 AM - 4:30 PM, with occasional weekend and holiday work required (includes overtime, holiday pay + double time pay)

Starting Pay: $19 per hour + potential bonus opportunities each pay period!

Every day brings something active and engaging:

• Unload railcars filled with feed into shipping containers using mechanical equipment
• Operate large machinery and equipment.
• Ensure safe, accurate, and on-time shipment handling
• Maintain and execute grain operation processes, including repair and maintenance
• Maintain a clean work area and participate in daily housekeeping of the facility
• Work as part of a tight-knit, safety-first operations team
• Maintain and advance the food safety and quality of POET's products and processes to deliver a best-in-class culture of quality.

We don't expect you to know it allwe're ready to train the right people:

• High-energy and motivated individuals
• Dependable team players who take pride in getting the job done right
• Safety-minded attitude in all tasks
• Willingness to learn equipment and operational systems
• Comfortable working year-round in an active, outdoor/industrial environment

Full training provided; no prior terminal experience needed

Opportunity to build a long-term, stable career

Fast-paced work where no two days are the same

A strong team environment where everyone contributes

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Willing and able to meet call-in requirements and work extended hours as necessary.
• Willing and able to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Ability to understand the technical and day-to-day operation of a transload facility.
• Experience in truck loading and unloading, including rail tank car or grain hopper and tanker truck preferred.
• Willingness to obtain DOT certification (bonus points if you are already certified).
• Excellent organization and time management skills with a sense of urgency that drives results. Knowledge of the basics of the Microsoft Office Suite and the ability of learning new programs.

This role has some physical requirements that our team members will need to be able to perform, including, but not limited to walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling up and down ladders and stairs, negotiating uneven surfaces, and occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.

Due to the physical and safety-sensitive nature of this job, you will be subject to a physical and expected to pass a drug screen during the pre-screen process. During employment, you'll be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

The work environment at POET is dynamic. You should expect a balance between the time spent in the office, as well as outside work, in all types of temperatures and weather conditions.

POET is currently the nation's 11th largest container exporter, exporting feed products to more than 20 countries. In Savannah we will continue to drive consistency and demand within several of POET's key markets for POET Dried Distillers Grain and POET Corn Fermented Protein animal feed. Our customers have already come to expect nothing less than the best in food safety and quality from POET, and we will continue to deliver as a trusted partner.

At POET, we encourage internal development and growth by allowing team members to carve their own path to success. Leaders support team members with the necessary resources to develop their skills, achieve goals, and create the most value. We believe in developing our team members to their highest potential and recognizing contributions that add value to the organization. Each new team member's position and compensation are carefully determined by considering their unique qualifications and skillset.

POET is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, abilities, merit, and other legitimate business factors, without regard to any legally protected characteristic. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, working conditions, promotion, and termination.