Are you an Equipment Operator experienced with loading and unloading of ethanol, wet & dry distillers, and corn? Are you looking to put your equipment operating skills to work? MADICORP is currently recruiting experienced Logistic Techs/ Heavy Equipment Operators for a contract assignment for a major ethanol producer.
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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:
- 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.
Requirements:
- Must possess a strong understanding of blueprint interpretation, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
- Precision measurement tools and grinding processes.
- Knowledge of grinding wheel selection and dressing, machine feeds and speeds, workholding techniques, and
- Grinding machine setup is required.
- Experience achieving tight tolerances and high-quality surface finishes is preferred.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Valid driver's license required
- Heavy equipment operating experience is a must
- 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
- Excellent Microsoft Office software skills
- 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
Pay: $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: On the road
