Commodity Handler - Nights

Louis Dreyfus Company • Claypool, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position loads and unloads products at a soybean crushing and biodiesel plant. Primary functions are to load trucks and railcars with product or unload beans in receiving whichever is assigned. Responsible for complying with all applicable Company grade incoming grain; determine whether grain is of acceptable quality and reject those loads not meeting Company standards. Also responsible for complying with all applicable Company and government regulations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Ability to operate machinery and computer systems while maintaining compliance with regulatory safety requirements, e.g., OSHA (including PSM), EPA, USDA, ISO 9000 and B-Q-9000.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders as well as work at heights; manage confined space entry, withstand extended periods of walking and standing; move manufacturing materials, products and equipment of 50 pounds or more which requires bending and lifting.
• Mechanical aptitude, effective communication skills, basic math and fundamental PC skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the operation of skid loaders, front-end loaders and/or forklift.
• 6 months’ experience truck and railcar loading and unloading, rail tank and car loading.

Responsibilities

• Loads final product onto trucks and railcars to ensure timely delivery of all handled products.
• Unloads grain trucks and railcars as needed to meet the plant’s daily production schedules.
• Inspects material handling equipment and performs routine adjustments and minor maintenance as needed.
• Reports any equipment issues to Shift Leaders in a timely fashion.
• Ensures compliance with Company safety rules and wears proper personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Ensures work area is kept clean and free from safety hazards which require regular bending and occasional lifting.
• Completes tasks assigned by the Superintendents and Shift Leaders.
• Actively participates in Shift/Team activities including complying with best practices, standard operating procedures, development and maintenance and continuous improvement efforts.
• Actively participates in job related training as required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
• 401k with Company Match
• Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED