Logistics Technician​/Scale Operator

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/grading raw materials and final products.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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/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 to include 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 Production Department to ensure the timely unloading of products received.
• Keep area around the truck scales, scale house, 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.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) 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 this 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

Work Environment / Physical Demands:

• Ability to meet physical demands of the job includes but is not limited to: frequent sitting, standing, frequent computer use; frequent 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).
• 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

Green Plains Inc. offers competitive pay: a generous benefit package including business casual work environment, health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO) and a 401(k) retirement plan with immediate vesting and company…