Control Room Operator

POET • Savannah, GA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Control Room Operator operates the controls of POET’s transload elevator and works closely with production and office team members. This onsite role is located in Savannah, Georgia, and is scheduled Monday through Friday from 6:45 AM to 4:30 PM, with occasional weekend and holiday work required. Overtime, holiday pay, and double-time pay apply to that work.

The operator helps communicate and execute the production plan, coordinates product flow to minimize downtime, maintains production records and paperwork, and reports equipment irregularities, production delays, and safety or environmental concerns. The role also includes daily industrial equipment checks, maintaining housekeeping standards in the control room, observing agricultural trade regulations and railway safety practices, and supporting food safety, product quality, and environmental compliance.

The position has physical and safety-sensitive requirements, including occasional lifting up to 60 pounds, ladder climbing, walking up to two or more miles daily, standing for extended periods, and working at heights, in confined spaces, and in temperatures from -20 to +100 degrees. Team members must wear personal protective equipment. A physical and pre-employment drug screen are required, and random drug and alcohol testing occurs during employment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
• Knowledge of logistics and the trucking industry.
• Ability to handle opening and closing heavy bulkhead-style doors on shipping containers.
• High level of personal integrity.
• Ability to interact effectively with individuals at all levels inside and outside the organization.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to embrace and promote change.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and communication skills.
• Innovative mindset.
• Ability to think objectively.
• Self-awareness in the face of uncertainty.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to meet the stated physical requirements and wear personal protective equipment.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen; subject to random drug and alcohol testing during employment.

Responsibilities

• Operate the controls of the transload elevator.
• Work with the Yard Supervisor to communicate the production plan to the team and ensure it is executed.
• Serve as liaison between office and production team representatives.
• Maintain communication with office and leadership teams by updating the network system and online SharePoint.
• Prepare daily paperwork for the production crew.
• Observe transload machinery and report irregularities to the Operations Manager.
• Maintain efficient production flow by coordinating with the Yard Supervisor and Jockey Drivers to minimize downtime.
• Report production delays to leadership.
• Report safety or environmental issues to the team leader and/or safety manager.
• Observe regulations surrounding agricultural trade, as provided by onsite training.
• Maintain acceptable housekeeping standards in the control room.
• Conduct daily checks of industrial equipment.
• Follow proper PPE and railway safety practices.
• Promote safe behavior and environmental compliance.
• Maintain and advance the food safety and quality of POET’s products and processes.

Benefits

• Competitive bonus opportunities, including quarterly profit sharing and Value Share.
• Paid time off and paid holidays, including 40 hours of PTO available on Day 1 and biweekly PTO accrual.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans for individuals and families, with an employer Health Savings Account contribution.
• Competitive pay, including shift premium pay for qualifying positions.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Relocation assistance and bonus programs for qualifying positions and/or locations.
• Safety and cold-weather gear reimbursements.
• Discounted home and auto insurance.
• Wellness program supporting mental, physical, and spiritual well-being.
• Onsite fitness centers or fitness reimbursements.
• Family-first culture.

What This Job Offers

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