Liquid Handler

Louis Dreyfus Company•Upper Sandusky, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Liquid Handler loads and unloads liquid products at a soybean crushing plant. The role handles incoming ingredients and finished products by truck and railcar, using computerized control stations, meters, and scales. It also operates and oversees the meal loading and receiving area through HMI, makes required field adjustments, and responds to equipment issues and alarms. The position requires compliance with company standards, work rules, safety requirements, and applicable government regulations. The work takes place in a continuously operating 24/7 plant and includes regular exposure to changing temperatures and weather, gases, vapors, dust, odors, and flammable liquids. Occasional exposure to wet floors and high noise levels is also described. The role requires regular stair climbing, extended walking and standing, and occasional work in remote plant areas, at heights, and in confined spaces. Heavy lifting is required. Extensions of regular working hours may occasionally be necessary to complete time-sensitive projects or respond to emergencies. The position has no direct supervisory responsibilities. The employee works independently on routine duties and consults a supervisor when problems arise. Louis Dreyfus Company describes its workplace as an international environment with career development opportunities and highlights its diversity, equity, inclusion, community, and environmental commitments.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Four years of experience in an industrial environment.
Experience operating skid loaders, front-end loaders, and/or forklifts.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures.
Ability to operate machinery and computer systems while complying with regulatory safety requirements, including OSHA (including PSM), EPA, USDA, ISO 9000, and B-Q-9000.
Ability to climb stairs and ladders, work at heights, manage confined-space entry, and tolerate extended walking and standing.
Ability to move manufacturing materials, products, and equipment weighing 50 pounds or more, including bending and lifting.
Mechanical aptitude, effective communication skills, basic math skills, and fundamental PC skills.
Ability to comply with company policies and applicable laws, regulations, and standards.
Ability to work independently on routine duties and consult a supervisor about problems.

Nice To Haves

Technical degree.
Experience handling flammable liquids.
Four years of experience in truck and railcar loading and unloading.

Responsibilities

Uphold LDC policies and standards, follow work rules, and complete and maintain required training.
Load and unload trucks and railcars with products using computerized control stations, meters, and scales.
Ensure timely receipt and delivery of handled products, including flammable liquids.
Inspect material-handling equipment and perform routine adjustments and minor maintenance as needed.
Oversee and operate the meal loading and receiving area by HMI and make required field changes.
Respond to equipment issues and alarms, investigate them, and initiate resolutions.
Follow company safety rules and wear required personal protective equipment.
Keep the work area free from safety hazards, including through regular bending and occasional lifting.
Complete tasks assigned by Superintendents and Shift Supervisors.
Participate in shift and team activities, including best practices, standard operating procedures, development and maintenance, and continuous improvement efforts.
Participate in job-related training and attain Level 1 Rail training to assist with basic railyard functions as directed by level progressions.
Maintain knowledge of applicable SHE policies, rules, standards, and procedures and ensure requirements are followed.
Ensure the assigned area is orderly and safe, promptly report unsafe conditions and hazards, and report incidents or accidents and participate in investigations as soon as practicable, no later than 24 hours after an incident.
Maintain knowledge of applicable Quality and Product Safety policies, rules, and procedures; ensure required training is provided before work is assigned; maintain an orderly and product-safe area; and remedy unsafe product-working conditions as soon as practicable.
Follow established procedures and governmental and company requirements to support safe, efficient operations and facility production goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.