Plant Overview
Alcoa Rockdale Operations
4069 Charles Martin Hall Road
5 Miles Off HWY 79 on FM 1786
Rockdale, TX 76567
USA
Time Zone: Central
Call 512-446-8347 for Directions!
Contact Information
Darla Willingham
email
Driver Handouts:
Driver Check in information
Directions and map of Rockdale
Fall protection procedures
Message to the carriers from Alcoa Rockdale Operations:
TRUCKS PICKING UP OR DELIVERING LOADS WILL BE LOADED/UNLOADED ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS. ALL CARRIERS MUST FOLLOW ALCOA'S SAFETY RULES WHILE ON PLANT SITE - NO EXCEPTIONS.
Shipping / Receiving
Shipping: Powder loading docks 405 and 408
Equipment types allowed:
Vans with two load locks or load straps - Refrigerated vans cannot be loaded
Commodities:
Aluminum Powder in drums or sacks on pallets. Some drums palletized as well.
Special requirements:
Leave matches and lighters in the cab of your truck. Driver should stay in the dock area. Turn engine off, set brakes, and chock wheels. Drivers must place keys in lock box. No cell phones are allowed outside the truck.
Hours of operation:
Monday to Friday 24 hours, unless specified otherwise
Appointments required:
First come, First served
Contact:
Darla Willingham
512-446-8346
Darla Willingham
Shipping: Anode loading area
Equipment types allowed:
Flatbed trailers
Commodities:
anodes
Special requirements:
Sidekits must be taken down prior to loading. Height of anodes is too high for sidekits.
Hours of operation:
11 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Receiving: Storeroom Dock
Equipment types allowed:
Vans, Flatbeds
Commodities:
Misc.
Special requirements:
Safety equipment required, tractor must remain attached to trailer at all times. Dock Leveler system and Wheel Chocks use required.
Hours of operation:
Monday to Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Appointments required:
First come, First served
Contact:
Terry Urban
512-446-8255
Terry Urban
Driver Safety Equipment
Hard Hat
- Hard hat required (Alcoa provides)
- Hard hat with chin strap not required
Hearing Protection
- Hearing protection required (Alcoa provides)
Safety Glasses
- Safety glasses with side shields required (Alcoa provides)
Full Body Harness
- Full body harness not required
Neon Safety Vest
- Neon safety vest not required
Shirt
- No shirt requirements
Pants
- Long pants required (driver provides)
Footwear
- Metatarsal boots required (Alcoa provides)
Fall Protection
Fall Protection at Location
- Stationary platform - driver back in
- Stationary platform - driver pulls through
- Movable platforms (manual)
- Movable Platforms (electric or pneumatic)
- Overhead trolley beam with harness system
- Netting that attaches to truck
- Air bags or foam pads positioned next to truck
- Guard rails placed on side of truck
- Safety curtains at open dock doors
Load Securement/Tarp Assistance
Blocking and Bracing
- Material provided by Alcoa
- Tools provided by driver
- Performed by driver
Assistance with tarping of freight is not available to flatbed drivers.
Driver Amenities
RESTROOM ACCESS
- Employee restroom
- Portable toilet
FOOD AND WATER
- Drinking water
- Vending machines
- Cafeteria
WAITING AREA
- Waiting room
- Heat
- Air-condition
COMMUNICATION SERVICES
- Telephone
- Pay Telephone
- CB Communication with guards or dock
- CB Channel: 19
SCALE INFORMATION
- Scale in required?
- Scale out required?
- Axle weights provided to driver? No
ACCESS PRIVILEDGES
- Overnight parking
- Non-driving passengers allowed in plant
- Minimum age for admittance to plant: 18 years
- Passengers have access to facilities
- Pets allowed
Useful Links
- Google Directions to Alcoa Rockdale Operations
Call 512-446-8347 for Directions! - Rockdale Chamber of Commerce