Shipping & Receiving Operator

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for all duties related to the shipment and receiving of grain, storage and reclaim of grain, the loading/shipment of ethanol finished products and the loading and shipment of WDGS/co-product produced at the plant. This position works under the immediate supervision of the Shipping & Receiving Supervisor. It is expected that all work will be completed safely, in a timely manner, and with strict adherence to all plant policies and procedures.

Essential Functions include but are not limited to:

• Operates and maintains all processes associated with grain receiving, grain storage, grain reclaim, and loading and shipment of ethanol finished product.
• Unloads grain from trucks and railcars.
• Loads ethanol into trucks and railcars.
• Operates meters and bulk weighers to facilitate product loading and unloading.
• Operates locomotives to move railcars on plant site to facilitate loading and unloading of product.
• Operates large machinery and equipment such as front-end loaders, skid loaders, forklifts, boom lifts, locomotives, and utility vehicles.
• Keep facility, control room, and break room clean including mopping and hosing down plant floors –tour ready conditions.
• Responsible for inspecting equipment regularly and making sure it is in good working order. At times performing light preventive maintenance to equipment.
• Work closely with maintenance and inform them of any mechanical problems.
• Complete any and all tasks assigned by plant management.
• Must be willing to work train on-call schedule when needed and available to work overtime as necessary.
• Participate in safety programs and ongoing training sessions.
• Required to follow all plant policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Requires a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to operate utility vehicles and heavy equipment & machinery.
• Must be hard working and self-motivated.
• 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, multi-tasking, detail-oriented, computer skills, and troubleshooting/problem solving skills.
• No prior experience required.
• Prior production experience is helpful.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• Must be able to manage confined space entry, at times work in confined spaces, climb ladders and stairs, lift up to 60 lbs., and work at heights.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.
• The employee is regularly exposed to dusty conditions.
• The employee is regularly exposed to high noise environments.
• The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather in all conditions.
• The employee will regularly be exposed to chemicals used in the process.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. These requirements are to be used as a guideline. Other duties may be assigned as deemed by management.

It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities and we will not unlawfully consider any factors of race, religion, age, creed, national origin, gender, disability veteran status or any and all other unlawful biases regarding federal, state or local laws with regard to workers or applicants.

Hereford Ethanol Partners, L.P. participates in E-Verify. We will provide the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employer’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.