Warehouse / Heavy Equipment Operator

What We Are Looking For

Primary purpose:

Responsible for assisting other operators in the safe, efficient and quality-conscious unloading and loading of bulk and packaged commodities to or from vessel, railcars, trucks and storage facilities. Assure the work being performed consistently meets or exceeds the expectations of the supervisor, as well as published policies and procedures.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Successful completion of specific, entry level tasks in warehousing assisting operators in bulk material transfer, bagging and storage activities.
• Participation in safety and environmental training and attendance to daily briefings.
• Observation of company safety and operational procedures and policies. Promptly reporting of any observed unsafe conditions to management.
• Housekeeping of terminal grounds and basic maintenance of equipment.
• Performance of any other type of terminal function as instructed by the supervisor.
• Must report to work and on time as scheduled.

What You Will Do

Education:

• High School diploma or GED is required.

Experience / specific knowledge:

• One year of work experience is required.
• Experience in an industrial setting is preferred.
• Previous experience operating industrial rolling equipment (such as a front-end loader or bulldozer) is preferred.
• Through previous work experience, must demonstrate a work history of good workplace attendance and safe and quality conscious work performance.

Certifications, licenses, registrations:

• Must meet the criteria to obtain and maintain a Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC) as required by USCG/DHS regulations.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and meet company insurability requirements

Competencies, skills, and abilities:

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work cooperatively with a team, take direction from supervisor(s), adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details and follow work rules.

Physical demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent may be required to stand, walk, sit, ascend/descend stairs/ladders; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, frequently lift up to 50 pounds, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Working conditions:

• Position is generally assigned a daytime schedule but will be required to work extended hours to include nights and weekends.
• Must be available for 24 hour call-in.
• Tasks are performed indoors and outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
• Requires working at heights in excess of 80 feet.
• Requires working in and around industrial equipment, vessels, trucks, railcars and water.
• May be assigned to other company facilities within a 50 mile radius of the Tampa Bay Area

Other responsibilities:

• This position may perform other duties as assigned.
• Job level commensurate with experience and skill set

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned. Kinder Morgan is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status. EOE/M/F/D/V

Why Join Kinder Morgan

Kinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve.

Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.

For more information about Kinder Morgan, our culture, opportunities available, and to join our Talent Community, please visit our careers site at www.kindermorgan.com.