Material Handler

POET•Shelbyville, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler loads dried distillers’ grains, ethanol, corn oil, wet cake feed, distiller’s syrup, and biomass into trucks and rail cars. The role uses mechanical equipment, meters or scales, computers, and software to help ensure timely deliveries and product safety. With training, the Material Handler may also grade grain products or biomass. The position supports the grains operation, including unloading, equipment operation and maintenance, scale-house duties, and food safety and quality. It is an on-site role in Shelbyville, Indiana, with a Monday–Friday schedule of 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and opportunities for overtime. The job may also require outdoor, weekend, holiday, call-in, and extended-hour work.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
For Material Handler I: no experience required.
For Material Handler II: documented successful performance as a Material Handler I or equivalent work experience.
Knowledge of the basics of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new programs.
Ability to meet call-in requirements and work extended hours as necessary.
Ability to work outdoors, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and work at heights, in confined spaces, and in extreme temperatures.
Ability to perform the physical tasks described, including climbing, walking on uneven or slippery surfaces, reaching, bending, gripping, carrying, kneeling, crouching, and pulling.
Must undergo a pre-employment physical and pass a drug screen; subject to random drug and alcohol testing during employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating heavy machinery, skid loaders, or other associated heavy loading or material-moving equipment.
Experience loading and unloading trucks, including rail tank cars and tanker trucks.
DOT certification.

Responsibilities

Load trucks and rail cars with feed and fuel products using mechanical equipment, meters, and scales as required.
Assist with unloading grain products, biomass, and supplies from trucks.
Grade grain products or biomass after receiving training.
Operate large machinery and equipment, and obtain DOT certification if required.
Maintain a clean work area.
Enter bins while following POET’s confined-space procedures.
Complete HAZMAT paperwork when necessary.
Learn, maintain, and operate processes associated with the grains operation, including repair and maintenance.
Remove, install, rebuild, lubricate, and clean equipment associated with the grains process.
Perform preventative maintenance tasks as directed.
Assist with operating the facility scale house and learn required software applications.
Work honestly and ethically, and maintain confidentiality on business-related matters.
Promote safe behavior and environmental compliance.
Support a team environment and represent POET in the community.
Maintain and advance food safety and product and process quality.

Benefits

Eligible team members may receive competitive bonuses, including quarterly profit sharing and Value Share, with up to six bonuses per year.
Paid time off, including 40 hours available on Day 1 and an ongoing biweekly accrual program.
Paid holidays.
Health, dental, and vision insurance plans for individuals and families, including 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 locations.
Safety and cold-weather gear reimbursements.
Discounted home and auto insurance.
Wellness program encompassing mental, physical, and spiritual well-being.
Family-first culture.
On-site fitness centers or fitness reimbursements.