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The qualified candidate should have general labor and equipment operation experience.\nDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES\nOperate bagging equipment to package kaolin clay into one-metric-ton bags.\nStack bags in the warehouse and load bags into containers using a forklift.\nStrap metric-ton bags to forklift racks for transport to containers.\nSet up terminal equipment to fill storage silos from vessels or railcars.\nPerform rail receiving duties, including opening and closing railcar discharge doors using hydraulic openers.\nPull product samples from railcars or vessels for quality control.\nOperate terminal ship and railcar unloading equipment.\nHelp monitor and maintain terminal equipment to ensure it remains in good working order.\nMaintain a clean and organized work area to support safe working conditions.\nWork in warehouse and outdoor environments.\nSafely operate small equipment, including skid-steer loaders and floor sweepers.\nSafely operate heavy equipment, including front-end 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