Material Handler - Starting Pay $22.48/Hour

About Primient

Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Wherever we are in the process, from field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to the challenge and drive for excellence, our people and our planet. We are a privately held company with locations across the US, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil. We’re investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we’re focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every teammate.

Material Handler

Starting Pay: $22.48

About the role

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. This role requires a 12 hour rotating shift schedule working days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Main accountabilities

• 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 Primient 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 Primient 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.

What you bring to us:

• 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
• Willing to work a 12 hour rotating shift schedule working days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Working with us in Loudon, TN 

Our Primient plant is part of largest and most complex facility across our network and has been part of the Loudon community for over 80 years. It has been a hub of innovation and technology and will continue to be a flagship facility for Primient. Today, more than 350 team members work at our plant and administration building. We are proud of our strong community relations, our excellent safety record, and our local community outreach and service. Our promising future makes it an exciting place to be.

Relocating to Loudon (or our region) 

Located c. 32 miles south of Knoxville. Loudon is home to around 6,650 people. Loudon scores well for livability, cost of living and schools – this is a place to enjoy the outdoors lifestyle. Just 1.5 hr away from Sevierville and Gatlinburg for an incredible vacation and shopping.

Full details are available on request but include a comprehensive package to assist with city visits, moving expenses, and other relocation benefits. If you are looking to move your career forward, with a company you are proud to work for and ready to invest in you, then remove relocation as an obstacle, and apply today.

Total Rewards​​

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• Competitive Pay​
• Multiple Healthcare plan choices​
• Dental and vision insurance​
• A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions ​
• Short- and Long-Term Disability​
• Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans​
• Paid holidays & vacation​
• Floating days off​
• Parental leave for new parents​
• Employee resource groups​
• Learning & development programs​
• Fun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our future

Career Path & Culture

Primient is committed to a workplace that is all in – ensuring everyone has the opportunity to develop and shape a career that matters in an open culture which embraces equity, diversity and belonging. We challenge old ways of thinking; and encourage employee voices to be a guiding force for ongoing learning.

Primient supports a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe our differences make better decisions, drive excellence, and deliver better business results. Primient employees experience autonomy and accountability in their role. Here, employees control their destiny as there is opportunity for career growth and pathways outside the norm.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

We are believers in the power of difference. We strive to represent the communities in which we operate and to provide an inclusive, welcoming environment for all. We want Primient to be a place where every employee feels they belong and knows they are seen, heard, valued and safe to speak up. Our aspiration is to unlock the full potential in diverse perspectives, while offering everyone an equal chance to grow,

Primient is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.

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.