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.
Primary Responsibilities:
Rail Unload Operations
Ship Loading Operations
Safety and Administrative Operations
Equipment Used
Working Conditions
Employee Supervision
Decision Making/Accountability
Safety, Health & Environmental Responsibilities
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.
Required Skills
Basic qualifications:
• 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
Basic qualifications:
• 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