Logistics Technician

Summary

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

• Ensure grain is of acceptable quality and meets specifications as outlined in the purchase contract and 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.
• Ability to submit work requests when appropriate.
• Housekeeping as related, but not limited to the cleanliness and orderly organization of all areas that pertain to your duties.
• Keep current on the status of all operating equipment.
• Maintain rolling stock—including loaders, track mobile, skid steer, and fuel loader—by checking fluid levels, greasing, lubricating, and re‑fueling.
• Inspect loaders, track mobile, etc. for defects, cracks, breaks, tires, etc. according to the designated schedule issued by maintenance and document the inspection results.
• Work closely with maintenance and inform them of any mechanical problems.
• Grease and check oil levels on all rolling stock equipment at the designated schedule and document.
• Keep the plant in a tour‑ready condition at all times.
• 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 trucks 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 at all times.
• Assist with process chemical inventory tracking and ordering; work with external chemical suppliers to schedule delivery of process chemicals.
• Review all chemical COA’s against the facility chemical standard 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.

• High school diploma or equivalent degree required.
• Valid driver’s license.
• 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; 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.
• Maintaining a thorough understanding of applicable regulatory requirements of FRA, TTB and state regulations.

• Ability to meet physical demands of the job, including frequent sitting, standing, frequent computer use, frequent telephone use, and some lifting or moving up to 10 lb.
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, heeled boots, and hearing protection).
• While performing this job’s duties, the employee is regularly exposed to:
  • mechanical parts
  • dusty conditions
  • high noise environment
  • outside weather in all conditions
  • chemicals used in the process

Full‑time. Monday through Friday, with weekends (Saturday and Sunday) off. However, occasional weekend work may be required. Shift hours are from 5:30 AM to 3:00 PM until harvest begins, after which the schedule changes to 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

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