Load/Unload Operator

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores•Hastings, NE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Heartwell Renewables is a growing company that manufactures and distributes renewable diesel fuel. Renewable fuels contribute to a cleaner environment by reducing toxic emissions and support the agricultural industry by creating demand for crops and livestock. Renewable diesel is produced using locally sourced materials like corn oils, soybean oils, and animal fats, contributing to the nation's clean energy supply.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
Must be able to visually monitor computer screens and control points when assigned (including for extended periods of time).
Strong work ethic, including but not limited to strong communication skills, hardworking, dedicated, and punctual.
Willingness to perform incipient fire response and other emergency response activities as trained.
Be fit to perform the essential functions of the job.
Be comfortable working in an industrial work environment that may include loud areas, work at heights, extreme temperatures, dust, entry into confined spaces, and other potential chemical/atmospheric hazards that require the use of appropriate PPE.
Requires the ability to perform physical tasks, including frequent walking, standing for extended periods of time, climbing ladders or stairs, and lifting or carrying items weighing up to 40 lbs.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English, including job-specific technical language, sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.
Must be able to legally work in the US without sponsorship.
Pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
Annual respiratory fit test, pulmonary function test, and audiometric testing.

Nice To Haves

2 years vocational technical training curriculum in petrochemical/manufacturing or related field.
DCS operation experience (DeltaV, iFix, Control Logix, SCADA, other HMI-based programs).
2 years of experience working in a process operational/maintenance craft area.
Stable work experience in an agricultural, industrial, or commercial industry.
Experience with operations in Renewable/Bio Diesel, Steam Reformation, Vegetable Oil Refining, Oil and Gas Industry, Wastewater Treatment, Boiler operations, Utility operations, Hydro Processing, and or a PSM-regulated facility.

Responsibilities

Loading renewable diesel into rail cars.
Unloading feedstocks from rail cars or trucks into bulk storage tanks.
Pulling samples of products for testing.
Performing visual and mechanical inspections on equipment.
Documenting and approving transport vessel integrity for shipment via rail.
Work a rotating 12-hour shift schedule (including nights, holidays, and weekends).
Adhere to all company safety policies and requirements.
Be available for on-call/relief duties.
Perform track checks and ensure correct rail cars are on site.
Monitor product movement to and from storage tanks, coordinating activities with other operators to ensure constant product flow.
Operate industrial equipment to move rail cars to and from loading areas.
Check conditions of vessels to ensure cleanliness and compliance with loading procedures and all other applicable regulations.
Inspect and ensure all shipping vessels are mechanically sound, leak-free, properly labeled, and ready for shipment per applicable regulations.
Accurately record loading information such as products and quantities pumped, gauge readings, and operating times, manually or using computers.
Make periodic rounds per shift, monitoring tank levels and transfers, tank gauging, collecting samples, monitoring load/unload operations, equipment isolation (LOTO), and coordinating with the railroad for rail switches.
Detect and respond to leaks and other emergency situations and problems under direct supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
Maintain a clean work area.
Perform other duties as assigned.