Logistics Technician

Green Plains Inc.•Wood River, NE

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Operate and maintain machinery and equipment used to load and unload ethanol, wet and dry distillers grains, and corn. Safely and efficiently weigh and grade raw materials and finished products. The role also handles truck and rail logistics, equipment upkeep, shipping and receiving records, chemical inventory coordination, and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. The employee must be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Valid driver's license.
Previous experience in grain receiving and grading.
Excellent Microsoft Office software skills.
Maintain a thorough understanding of applicable state and USDA requirements, as well as FRA, TTB, and state regulations.
Hard-working and self-motivated.
Able to greet customers in a friendly manner.
Able to handle multiple tasks and take ownership of assigned projects.
Able to work with all levels of staff, including coworkers and management.
Detail-oriented, accurate, dependable, positive, and a team player.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Able to meet the physical demands of the job, including frequent sitting, standing, computer use, and telephone use, and some lifting or moving of items up to 10 lb.
Able to wear required PPE in designated areas, including a hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, heeled boots, and hearing protection.

Nice To Haves

Experience in industrial production plants is helpful.

Responsibilities

Ensure grain meets the quality specifications in purchase contracts and reject shipments that do not meet standards.
Load and unload ethanol, distillers grains, and other products by railcar and truck in a timely manner.
Complete records related to products loaded for shipment from the plant.
Submit work requests when appropriate.
Maintain clean and orderly work areas and keep the plant tour-ready.
Monitor the status of operating equipment.
Maintain rolling stock, including loaders, track mobile, skid steer, and fuel loader, by checking fluid levels, greasing, lubricating, and refueling.
Inspect rolling stock for defects and document inspections according to the maintenance schedule.
Coordinate with maintenance and report mechanical problems.
Grease rolling stock and check oil levels according to schedule, documenting the work.
Communicate frequently with the grain grader and operations department.
Grade incoming corn samples accurately using manual and automated equipment.
Weigh trucks entering and leaving the plant and direct drivers to the proper loading or unloading locations in a friendly and courteous manner.
Enter customer and product data into grain receiving software.
Coordinate with Production to ensure timely unloading of received products.
Keep the truck scale area, scale house, and scale room clean and presentable.
Track and assist with ordering process chemicals, and coordinate delivery schedules with external suppliers.
Review chemical certificates of analysis against facility standards and communicate issues appropriately.
Review, improve, and develop standard operating procedures to support safe and compliant operations.
Participate in safety programs and ongoing training.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.