THIS POSITION COORDINATES SHIPPING AND RECEIVING OPERATIONS AND DIRECTS INBOUND AND OUTBOUND GRAIN SHIPMENTS AT A HIGH-CAPACITY EXPORT GRAIN ELEVATOR FOR A GLOBAL MERCHANDISER AND PROCESSOR OF AGRICULTURAL GOODS.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Rail Unload Operations
• Processes car lists and grade information on incoming trains from the web and Kansas City office
• Write up track list of inbound railcars and enter them into a computer
• Collect grain samples as needed
• Enter grain grade details into the inventory system
• Release empty railcars from the railroad website and elevator computer system.
Ship Loading Operations
• Meet the load order requirements
• Adjust stocks in the inventory program daily
• Blend grain and communicate with the stevedores who load grain to ensure that instructions on load orders and practices set forth in the U.S. Grain Standards Act are followed.
Safety and Administrative Operations
• Perform inspections in the elevator including: safety, housekeeping and mechanical equipment.
• Inspect rail yards and grounds around the facility
• Ensure that all safety equipment is in good working order
• Work with maintenance personnel to schedule work to be performed.
• Issue required Company permits for required tasks
• Indoctrinate new laborers as needed
• Conduct safety meetings and monitor elevator employees and outside contractors to ensure that all Safety and Company policies are followed
• Data entry of Longshore payroll to the PMA on a weekly basis.
• Assist the management team in maintenance, logistics and overall operations as needed.
Working Conditions
Portions of the day will be spent in a climate-controlled office environment. The majority of the work day will be spent outside with routine visits to operational areas resulting in exposure to a variety of temperatures and prevailing weather conditions. This may also result in exposure to dust, odors, gases, vapors, wet or slick surfaces and loud noises. Where appropriate, wears personal protective equipment (PPE) in compliance with Company standards and governmental regulations. The extension of regular working hours is occasionally necessary to complete time-sensitive projects, attend training or respond to emergencies. Additionally, work may be required on weekends and holidays as dictated by business demands. Requires rotating shifts (7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.)
Employee Supervision
Directly or indirectly supervises up to 17 employees, including scale/console operators, locomotive/ switching, barge and truck unloading and housekeeping employees, grain inspection personnel and occasionally mechanics and electricians.
Decision Making/Accountability
Accountable for all actions in receiving/shipping grain through the facility during scheduled shift. Schedules production and communicates information for upcoming shift. Manages elevator grain quality and space. Coordinates rail requirements with the local railroad.
Safety, Health & Environmental Responsibilities
Maintains good working knowledge of SHE policies, rules and procedures applicable to area of responsibility and ensures all applicable requirements are adhered to. Ensures employees are provided required training for area and jobs and tasks prior to assigning work. Ensures area of responsibility is maintained in orderly and safe manner. Promptly reports unsafe working conditions to management and communicates potential hazards to affected employees. Promptly reports all incidents to management and conducts incident investigation as soon as practicable; no later than 24 hours from time of incident.
Required Skills
• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel
• Strong time management skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Basic understanding of operational equipment
• Good communications skills
• Ability to withstand long periods of walking or standing
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders as well as work at extended heights of 175 feet, manage confined space entry, withstand extended periods of walking and standing, and move manufacturing materials, products and equipment of 50 pounds or more, which requires regular bending and lifting.
• Requires climbing fixed ladders or stairs, boarding cargo ships, walking on loading docks which may be wet
Required Experience
Basic qualifications:
• With degree in a related discipline, no experience necessary
• In lieu of degree, one year of experience in grain handling operations (preferably in a supervisory role) or two years of prior supervisory experience in manufacturing/production/receiving operations, including responsibility for meeting production and safety standards
Preferred qualifications:
• In lieu of degree, knowledge of OSHA and other safety practices (preferably that pertain to grain elevators)
• In lieu of degree, demonstrated ability to achieve operating efficiencies while maintaining strong labor relations
• In lieu of degree, understanding of general terms of collective bargaining agreement(s)
• Understanding of logistics (e.g., vessel, rail or truck) and inventory management
• Knowledge of USDA/GIPSA Grain Standards Act for an export terminal
• Knowledge of grain commodities and grades
EDUCATION
Basic qualifications:
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Driver’s license
Preferred qualifications:
• College degree in a related discipline
• Some continuing education (e.g., industrial safety and environmental related subjects)
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Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other protected status.
• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel
• Strong time management skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Basic understanding of operational equipment
• Good communications skills
• Ability to withstand long periods of walking or standing
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders as well as work at extended heights of 175 feet, manage confined space entry, withstand extended periods of walking and standing, and move manufacturing materials, products and equipment of 50 pounds or more, which requires regular bending and lifting.
• Requires climbing fixed ladders or stairs, boarding cargo ships, walking on loading docks which may be wet