Logistics Technician

About the Role

In this position, you will operate and maintain machinery and equipment necessary for the loading and unloading of ethanol, wet and dry distillers grains, and corn. You will be responsible for safely and efficiently weighing and grading raw materials and final products.

Responsibilities

• Ensure grain is of acceptable quality and meets specifications as outlined in the purchase contract; reject shipments of grain not meeting standards.
• Timely loading and unloading of all ethanol, distiller's grains, and other products by railcar and truck.
• Proper completion of all records related to the products loaded for shipment from the plant site.
• Submit work requests when appropriate.
• Maintain housekeeping standards, including cleanliness and orderly organization of all areas related to your duties.
• Keep current on the status of all operating equipment.
• Maintain rolling stock (loaders, track mobile, skid steer, fuel loader) by checking fluid levels, greasing, lubricating, and refueling.
• Inspect loaders, track mobile, and other equipment for defects, cracks, breaks, tires, etc., according to the maintenance schedule and document inspection results.
• Work closely with maintenance and inform them of any mechanical problems.
• Grease and check oil levels on all rolling stock equipment at designated schedules and document.
• Keep the plant in a tour-ready condition at all times.
• Maintain frequent communications with the grain grader and operations department.
• Grade all incoming samples of corn proficiently and accurately using manual and automated equipment.
• Weigh all trucks coming into and leaving the plant and direct them to the proper location for loading/unloading in a friendly and courteous manner.
• Enter all customer and product data into grain receiving software.
• Communicate with the Production Department to ensure the timely unloading of products received.
• Keep the area around the truck scales, scale house, and inside scale room clean and presentable.
• Assist with process chemical inventory tracking and ordering; work with external chemical suppliers to schedule deliveries.
• Review all chemical Certificates of Analysis (COAs) against facility standards and communicate issues appropriately.
• Review, improve, and develop standard operating procedures to ensure safe and compliant operations.
• Participate in safety programs and ongoing training sessions.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must be hard-working and self-motivated.
• Ability to greet customers in a friendly manner.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to work with all levels of staff (co-workers and management).
• Excellent Microsoft Office software skills.
• Exemplify the high standards necessary to accomplish the goals of the company.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of applicable regulatory state and USDA requirements.
• Previous experience in grain receiving and grading.
• Detail-oriented with a proficiency for accuracy; dependable; positive attitude; team player.
• Ability to multi-task and take ownership of assigned projects.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience in industrial production plants helpful.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of applicable regulatory requirements of FRA, TTB, and state regulations.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Ability to meet physical demands of the job, including frequent sitting, standing, computer use, and telephone use; some lifting or moving up to 10 lbs.
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, heeled boots, and hearing protection).
• Regular exposure to mechanical parts, dusty conditions, high noise environments, outside weather in all conditions, and chemicals used in the process.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Generous benefit package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Paid holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO).
• 401(k) retirement plan with immediate vesting and company safe harbor matching.

All potential employees will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check prior to employment. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age to comply with applicable child labor laws. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without employer sponsorship.