Grains Loadout Operator

Heartland Corn Products•Winthrop, MN

2d•$20 - $24

About The Position

The Grain Load-Out Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of grain receiving, storage, and load-out activities at Heartland Corn Products. The role oversees unloading incoming corn and loading ethanol and Distillers Dried Grains with Solubles (DDGS), while maintaining accurate inventory records, monitoring equipment, and following company procedures, safety standards, and applicable regulations. The operator works closely with Production, Grains Receiving, Maintenance, and Scalehouse personnel to support daily operations and the movement and tracking of materials throughout the facility. The position involves equipment inspections and maintenance support, recordkeeping and inventory reconciliation, safety and housekeeping, and backup Scalehouse coverage. It requires flexibility to work rotating schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and to work outside regularly scheduled hours when operational needs require.

Requirements

Ability to safely operate a payloader and robotic arm, or demonstrate the ability to learn.
Ability to learn and perform Scalehouse duties for backup coverage.
Basic computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and other departments.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong safety awareness and commitment to following established procedures.
Ability to adapt to changing operational needs and schedules.
Ability to work in an industrial manufacturing environment with exposure to dust, noise, varying temperatures, and moving equipment.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including during ethanol railcar loading.
Ability to climb stairs and ladders and access elevated areas to inspect equipment and conduct inventory activities, including heights of up to approximately 250 feet.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, climb, and perform physical activities associated with daily operations.
Ability to wear and properly use required personal protective equipment.
Ability to work rotating schedules and extended or nontraditional hours as operationally necessary.
Successful completion of a pre-employment background check, physical, and drug screen.

Responsibilities

Operate and monitor systems used to unload incoming corn into designated storage areas.
Operate and monitor systems used to load ethanol and DDGS into trucks and railcars.
Ensure loading and unloading activities are safe, efficient, and conducted according to established procedures.
Operate a payloader and robotic arm as required.
Coordinate corn bin usage with Production Operators, particularly during evening shifts and weekends.
Monitor and communicate loading schedules and operational needs with Grains Receiving personnel.
Inspect equipment and systems in assigned areas daily.
Report equipment malfunctions, maintenance needs, and unsafe operating conditions to the appropriate supervisor.
Assist the Maintenance Department with routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs as needed.
Follow established procedures when starting, stopping, and monitoring equipment.
Maintain accurate records of grain receiving, loading, and unloading transactions, and maintain corn and DDGS inventory records.
Conduct physical inventory counts and reconciliations as required, communicate discrepancies, and complete documentation accurately and promptly.
Follow company safety policies and procedures; participate in required safety meetings, training, and initiatives.
Maintain compliance with applicable GMPs, environmental requirements, and company operating procedures.
Keep loading, unloading, and equipment areas clean, organized, and safe; report unsafe conditions, incidents, and near misses promptly.
Obtain and maintain required safety, HAZMAT, and other job-related training and certifications.
Communicate with Production Operators about corn bin selection and inventory needs, and coordinate with Grains Receiving about inventory, receiving activities, and loading schedules.
Provide backup support to Scalehouse operations, including learning and performing assigned duties.
Work collaboratively across departments and provide coverage for other Grains Department positions as needed.
Maintain proficiency in Microsoft Office and other company systems, and monitor company communication boards and announcements.
Work rotating schedules and outside regularly scheduled hours as operational needs require, including nights, weekends, holidays, and early starts.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.