Job Description

The purpose of this position is to be responsible for all the duties related to the loading of finished products produced at the plant and to ensure the work is completed in a safe and timely manner with strict adherence to plant Standard Operating Procedures.

In this role you will: 

1. Timely loading/unloading of all ethanol, distiller’s grains and other products by railcar and truck.
2. Proper completion of all records related to the products loaded for shipment from the plant site.
3. Ability to submit work requests when appropriate.
4. Housekeeping as related, but not limited to the cleanliness and orderly organization of all areas that pertain to your duties.
5. Keep current on the status of all operating equipment.
6. Maintain rolling stock to include loaders, track mobile, skid steer, and fuel loader by checking fluid levels, greasing, lubricating and re-fueling.
7. Inspect loaders, track mobile, etc. for defects, cracks, breaks, tires, etc. according to the designated schedule issued by maintenance and document the inspection results.
8. Work closely with maintenance and inform them of any mechanical problems.
9. Grease and check oil levels on all rolling stock equipment at the designated schedule and document.
10. Properly document any accidents and/or injuries.
11. Keep the plant in a tour-ready condition at all times.
12. Frequent communications with the grain grader, feed merchandizer, and operations department.
13. Participate in safety programs and ongoing training sessions.

Qualifications

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to work in degrees of precision and control where damage could be considerable.
• Attention and care required to prevent injury to others when performing work.
• Ability to stoop, bend, stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to maintain a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ambition – Drive to achieve personal advancement.
• Autonomy – Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• General Tidiness – Ability to keep department and machines clean at all times.
• Honesty/Integrity – Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Resilience – Ability to recover from, or adjust to, misfortune or setbacks.
• Self-Motivation – Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one’s ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
• Technical Aptitude – Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
• Working well under pressure – Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

EDUCATION/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

High School Graduate or General Education Degree

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment (preferred).
• At least 3 years of experience driving a forklift.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Standing, walking, lifting 50 lbs. or more, pulling, pushing, carrying, grasping, reaching, stooping, crouching, color determination, near acuity, speaking, listening

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.