Bulk Materials Handler

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC•Des Moines, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bulk Materials Handler loads and unloads bulk materials transported to or within the plant production areas. This position is also responsible for verifying the proper identification of products and quantities and for performing this job in a safe and responsible manner following all safety rules and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Two years of experience in a production/laboratory or warehouse environment is required.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to prioritize plant needs
Ability to enter information into production software.
Must be able to pass a forklift test.
Basic math skills.
Mechanical skills.
Decision-making skills.
Ability to stand for long periods of times in extreme hot or cold temperatures.
Ability to pass OSHA respiratory physical is required.
Ability to work rotating shifts is required.
Ability to read, write and speak in English is required.
Valid U.S. driver's license is required to drive a company vehicle.
Applicants for positions requiring operation of a moving vehicle or interaction with heavy equipment must meet the legal age requirement.
Successful completion of a drug test and background check is required for all positions at Helena.

Nice To Haves

Communicating in Spanish is a valuable skill at Helena.

Responsibilities

Loads and unloads shipments of bulk materials at plant facility using product handling equipment.
Verifies correct product and quantities are reflected on all paperwork.
Ensures that accurate bulk materials are unloaded into the proper tanks by checking the label on the delivered product and matching the label on the proper plant tank.
Ensures that tanks are supplied with product to keep line operating during the job run.
May be required to operate a semi-truck on plant property.
Adheres to Standard Operating Procedures for handling all materials.
Assists in obtaining product samples for lab analysis.
Performs general warehouse duties.
Maintains a clean work environment both inside and outside the facility by using good housekeeping habits.
Routinely participates in problem solving activities utilizing scientific thinking and other continuous improvement techniques.
May be required to drive a company vehicle.
Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
Other work-related duties as assigned by leader.
Regular and reliable attendance is required.
Follows all company policies and procedures.

Benefits

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance STARTS THE SAME DAY YOU DO!
Earn up to $3,000 in Reward Dollars from Helena for your Health Savings Account (HSA).
Helena's robust 401(k) Savings Plan offers you a 100% company-match up to 5% starting on your first day. As your years of service with Helena increase, so does our company-match - up to 10% based on your contribution amount.
Three-year vesting on company match with 1,000 hours of service.
Access your earned pay between paydays through Earned Wage Access (EWA) with DailyPay and Wisely.
Up to 15 days paid time-off plus 9 paid holidays.
Free Term Life Insurance at 1x your annual base pay - paid for by Helena at no cost to you.
Free Short & Long-Term Disability.
Up to 80 hours of paid Parental Leave.
Education Assistance.
And much more!
For more detailed information about our benefits, visit helenacareers.com/benefits.