Material Handler

POET • Portland, IN

18d • Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler loads dried distillers' grains, ethanol, corn oil, wet cake feed, distiller’s syrup, or biomass into trucks and rail cars, using mechanical equipment, meters, scales, and computer software to ensure timely delivery and product safety. The role may also include grading grain products or biomass after training. This is an on-site position in Portland, Indiana.

The Material Handler assists with unloading grain products, biomass, and supplies; operates machinery and equipment; and may need to obtain DOT certification. The role includes maintaining and repairing grain-operation equipment, completing preventative maintenance, operating the facility scale house and learning its software, and entering bins in accordance with confined-space procedures. The position also involves HAZMAT paperwork when necessary, maintaining a clean work area, and following safety, environmental compliance, food safety, and quality practices.

The role requires outdoor work, including weekends and holidays, call-in availability, and extended hours as necessary. It has significant physical and safety requirements, including working at heights, in confined spaces and extreme temperatures, operating machinery for extended periods, and wearing required personal protective equipment. Pre-employment physical and drug screening are required, with random drug and alcohol testing during employment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Material Handler II candidates must have documented successful performance as a Material Handler I or equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge of the basics of Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn new programs.
• High personal integrity, interpersonal skills, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, adaptability, an innovative and objective mindset, organizational and time-management skills, communication skills, self-awareness, and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including working at heights of approximately 150 feet, in confined spaces, and in temperatures from -20 to +100 degrees Fahrenheit, indoors and outdoors.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and operate specified tools and machinery following training.
• Pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen; submit to random drug and alcohol testing during employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating heavy machinery, skid loaders, or other 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.
• Assist with unloading grain products, biomass, and supplies from trucks.
• Grade grain products or biomass after receiving training.
• Operate large machinery and equipment; obtain DOT certification if required.
• Maintain a clean work area.
• Enter bins according to 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 directed preventative maintenance tasks.
• Work outdoors, on weekends, and on holidays; meet call-in requirements and work extended hours as necessary.
• Assist with operating the bioprocessing facility scale house and learn required software applications.
• Maintain confidentiality and conduct work honestly and ethically.
• Promote safe behavior and environmental compliance.
• Support a team environment and represent POET in the community.
• Help maintain and advance the food safety and quality of POET’s products and processes.

Benefits

• Competitive bonus opportunities, including up to six bonuses per year through quarterly profit sharing and Value Share.
• Paid time off, including 40 hours available on Day 1 and a biweekly PTO accrual program.
• Paid holidays.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, including individual and family plans and an employer Health Savings Account contribution.
• Competitive pay and 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/or locations.
• Safety and cold weather gear reimbursements.
• Discounted home and auto insurance.
• Wellness program addressing mental, physical, and spiritual well-being.
• Family-first culture.
• Onsite fitness centers or fitness reimbursements.
• Frequent team events and volunteer efforts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED