Worker II, Operations

About The Andersons, Inc.

The Andersons, Inc., is a North American agriculture and renewable fuels company that conducts business in the agribusiness and renewables sectors. Guided by its Statement of Principles, The Andersons is committed to providing extraordinary service to its customers, helping its employees improve, supporting its communities, and increasing the value of the company for its shareholders. For more information, please visit www.andersonsinc.com.

Position Overview

The Operations Worker II position supports daily activities related to the receiving, storage, handling, packaging, shipping, and application of raw materials, products, goods, and services, with a primary focus on truck dump and material flow operations. The role frequently supports overnight and downstream production needs, including cleaning processing areas affected by overflow material through shoveling, operating front-end loaders to move cob into trucks, and dumping material into pits to maintain steady operations. Employees must safely operate mobile equipment, drive manual-transmission vehicles, and remain productive during downtime by assisting with general facility needs. Work is performed in a physically demanding, non-climate-controlled environment that includes dust, debris, and gritty conditions, as well as working at heights of up to six to seven stories. A strong safety mindset is required, along with a willingness to train, cross-train, and assist in other areas of the facility as needed to support overall operations. This role is ideal for hard-working, self-motivated individuals who take pride in learning multiple functions and contributing to a safe, efficient plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance and active participation in all relevant safety and environmental programs
• Receives, stores, cares for, processes, packages, distributes and applies products and services within the facility or customers' location to include housekeeping and upkeep
• Performs basic quality inspections and records operational data
• Operates and maintains various types of mobile and fixed equipment

What is Expected of You and Others at This Level

• Has developed skills through formal training or considerable work experience
• Works within established procedures
• Completes work with a moderate degree of supervision

SELF LEADER COMPETENCIES

• Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Values Differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
• Optimizes Work Processes: Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty.
• Integrity and authenticity
• Ensures Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for meeting commitments.
• Being Resilient: Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.

Minimum Qualifications and Skills

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• 1-2 years’ relevant experience required

Physical Requirements and Working Environment

• Must be able to stand/sit for an extended period of time
• Ability to frequently lift/push/pull up to 60 pounds
• Ability to climb/stoop/kneel at heights up to 100 feet
• Works indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions and temperatures
• Working conditions could include: dust, fumes, moderate noise and uneven surfaces