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Terminal Shipping Operator October 8, 2025

Terminal Oper.

Located in Altoona, IA

Pay: $20.00

Job Full Description

Our client is seeking a skilled and safety-focused Terminal Operator to join our team. In this hands-on role, you will operate terminal equipment, load and unload bulk trucks and rail cars, and perform routine maintenance, ensuring a safe and efficient environment for employees and customers.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

  • Conduct pre-shift safety inspections and complete reports.
  • Load and unload bulk cement via trucks and rail cars.
  • Operate and adjust air slides, rail switches, and terminal equipment.
  • Accurately complete materials management reports (BOL) using computers and paper forms.
  • Perform scheduled maintenance on terminal equipment.
  • Maintain cleanliness and perform grounds maintenance at the terminal.
  • Collaborate with terminal manager, operators, customers, and vendors.
  • Follow all safety regulations including lockout/tagout and confined space procedures.

Qualifications:

  • Mechanical aptitude and hands-on work experience.
  • At least 1 year of recent relevant experience preferred.
  • Successful completion of Work Keys or equivalent aptitude testing (Applied Technology, Applied Mathematics, Locating Information, Reading for Information).
  • Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces.
  • Basic clerical and reporting skills; neat and accurate.
  • Knowledge of safety practices and regulations (lockout/tagout, confined space entry, etc.).
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills.

If you’re a hands-on, safety-conscious operator looking to grow in a dynamic work environment, we want to hear from you!

Resume Submission Guidelines

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Send Resumes to Jobs.DesMoinesIAEast@expresspros.com

Des Moines (East), IA
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Des Moines, IA 50321

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