Shipping & Receiving Operator - Ethanol Plant

Valero • Albion, NE

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Valero is seeking a Shipping & Receiving Operator for their Ethanol Plant. This role involves loading ethanol and distiller’s grain, working 12-hour rotating day shifts, and managing the movement of trucks and rail cars on the plant site. The operator will ensure maximum production quantity and quality while adhering to company policies and goals. Valero is committed to advancing the future of energy through innovation and execution.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Able and willing to work on-site and in-person, required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with the movement and loading of rail cars preferred.
• Experience working with heavy equipment in an industrial environment or grain elevator preferred.
• Experience with the operation of front-end loaders, forklift trucks, rail movers, man lifts, and related material handling equipment preferred.
• Experience in the operation of a dry-mill ethanol plant preferred.
• Experience with standard computer software programs, i.e. Microsoft Outlook and SAP, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain all processes associated with product storage and loading.
• Load ethanol into trucks and railcars.
• Load distiller’s grains into trucks, railcars, and containers.
• Take samples of ethanol and distiller’s grains for testing.
• Operate meters, bulk weighers, and scales to facilitate product loading.
• Create tickets and issue paperwork to drivers.
• Operate locomotive or rail mover to move railcars on plant site to facilitate loading of product.
• Operate large machinery and equipment such as front end loaders and lifts.
• Participate in safety, health, and environmental programs (LOTO-lock out tag out, Safe Work Permit, FSMA-Food Safety Modernization Act).
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks as required.
• Perform routine housekeeping duties to maintain a clean work environment.
• Monitor area equipment and assist with maintenance as required.
• Communicate regularly with local rail service to facilitate rail movement activities.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Program
• 100% match on 401(K) up to 7%, plus additional discretionary 3% annual company contribution
• Comprehensive Healthcare and Wellness Programs

What This Job Offers

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