Commodity Handler - Nights

About the role

This position loads and unloads products at a soybean crushing and biodiesel plant. Primary functions are to load trucks and railcars with product or unload beans in receiving whichever is assigned. Responsible for complying with all applicable Company grade incoming grain; determine whether grain is of acceptable quality and reject those loads not meeting Company standards. Also responsible for complying with all applicable Company and government regulations.

Responsibilities

• Safety sensitive position that loads final product on to trucks and railcars to ensure timely delivery of all handled products.
• Unloads grain trucks and railcars as needed to meet the plant’s daily production schedules.
• Inspects material handling equipment and performs routine adjustments and minor maintenance as needed.
• Reports any equipment issues to Shift Leaders in a timely fashion.
• Ensure compliance with Company safety rules and wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE) as required in fulfillment of assigned responsibilities.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 6 months’ experience truck and railcar loading and unloading, rail tank and car loading.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Ability to operate machinery and computer systems while maintaining compliance with regulatory safety requirements, e.g., OSHA (including PSM), EPA, USDA, ISO 9000 and B-Q-9000.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders as well as work at heights; manage confined space entry, withstand extended periods of walking and standing; move manufacturing materials, products and equipment of 50 pounds or more which requires bending and lifting.
• Mechanical aptitude, effective communication skills, basic math and fundamental PC skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in the operation of skid loaders, front-end loaders and/or forklift.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Basic math skills.
• Computer skills.
• Mechanical aptitude.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage, 401k with Company Match, family friendly benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits, paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays, flexible work available (not applicable to all roles).

Pay

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Schedule

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