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Shipping Utility Operator

GCC Dacotah Inc
Rapid, SD Full Time
POSTED ON 4/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/3/2026

What you will do:

 

Under the supervision of the shipping department supervisor perform required maintenance duties on operational equipment for loading in silos, making sure pumps are set at the right bins and load bulk cement into railroad cars for shipment to customers and terminals. 

  • Perform operational maintenance on machines in rail and truck silos.
  • Perform preventative maintenance on various shipping equipment.
  • Operate basement pumping equipment moving cement to shipping outlets ensuring that correct type of cement is being loaded.
  • Must be able to load bulk trucks, load railcars, operate switch engine and weigh railcars.
  • Check load slips to determine type of cement.
  • Check to see if pump is on right bin to provide customer with proper type of cement.
  • Turns on compressors and pumps.
  • Must keep proper bin full for loading crew.
  • Clean up loading area, as required.
  • Performs maintenance on cement pumps, dust collectors and air compressors.
  • Load railroad cars with bulk cement.
  • Seal cars with proper tags after loading.
  • Clean and inspect car doors before and after loading.
  • Weigh all cars, empty and loaded.
  • Keep tops of railcars cleaned of buildup.
  • Monitor dust collectors in rail silo.
  • Inspect and repair roof of silo, as required.
  • Take sample of each car loaded and properly document.
  • Will maintain a safe working environment, adhere to safety policies and practices, perform daily
  • housekeeping of assigned area, perform daily workplace inspections, adhere to plant policies and proper use of plant radios.
  • Be familiar with MSHA safety rules, safety procedures for plant mobile equipment, lockout/tagout policy, confined space permit policy, hot work policy, emergency response plan, arc flash/shock and burn protection, proper containment, and disposal process (via Waste Management Plan) for lubricants, paints/solvents and other environmentally sensitive materials.
  • Ensure quality of work performed, participate in continuous improvement system, observe and promote best practices, good time management and be able to troubleshoot/analyze root cause failure.
  • Will work where and when needed as directed by plant supervisory personnel to meet plant needs. 

Experience & abilities you will need:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Knowledge of all phases of shipping operation.
  • Basic mechanical skills.
  • Thorough knowledge of silo configuration and type of cement shipped.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Good physical condition as position requires bending, kneeling, walking, standing, climbing, stairs and
  • lifting; high degree of manual dexterity and coordination and good eye/hand coordination.
  • Good physical condition as position may require bending, kneeling, walking, standing, climbing, stairs and lifting; high degree of manual dexterity and coordination and good eye/hand coordination. 

Work Hours:

 

6AM- 6PM rotating shift schedule- days only. 

 

Who we are:

 

GCC is a world-class company that produces, distributes and markets cement, ready-mixed concrete, aggregates, and innovative products related to the construction industries in Mexico and the United States. We take pride in being a market leader with a culture of innovation, high performance, and safety. GCC offers a very competitive benefits program including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability insurance plans, and a 401K.

 

You will love working here because: 

 

At GCC, employees are our most important resource. As a part of the GCC family, you'll be welcomed into a culture that promotes the company vision and internal career growth. Our company vision is to have our customers recognize us as a business partner that generates the most value to their construction projects. We're a sustainable growing company, a great place to work and a solid investment for our shareholders. GCC is an enterprise with a global and sustainable approach. Our production is mainly devoted to the manufacture and sale of gray Portland cement, mortar, premixed concrete, concrete blocks, plaster, aggregates, and other construction materials. Join the family!

 

An Equal Opportunity Employer 

 

GCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

Salary : $33 - $35

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