Shipping & Receiving Operator - Hereford, TX

Hereford Ethanol Partners•Hereford, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Shipping & Receiving Operator Job Summary: This position is responsible for all duties related to the shipment and receiving of grain, storage and reclaim of grain, the loading/shipment of ethanol finished products and the loading and shipment of WDGS/co-product produced at the plant. This position works under the immediate supervision of the Shipping & Receiving Supervisor. It is expected that all work will be completed safely, in a timely manner, and with strict adherence to all plant policies and procedures. Essential Functions include but are not limited to: Operates and maintains all processes associated with grain receiving, grain storage, grain reclaim, and loading and shipment of ethanol finished product. Unloads grain from trucks and railcars. Loads ethanol into trucks and railcars. Operates meters and bulk weighers to facilitate product loading and unloading. Operates locomotives to move railcars on plant site to facilitate loading and unloading of product. Operates large machinery and equipment such as front-end loaders, skid loaders, forklifts, boom lifts, locomotives, and utility vehicles. Keep facility, control room, and break room clean including mopping and hosing down plant floors –tour ready conditions. Responsible for inspecting equipment regularly and making sure it is in good working order. At times performing light preventive maintenance to equipment. Work closely with maintenance and inform them of any mechanical problems. Complete any and all tasks assigned by plant management. Must be willing to work train on-call schedule when needed and available to work overtime as necessary. Participate in safety programs and ongoing training sessions. Required to follow all plant policies and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Requires a valid driver’s license.
Ability to operate utility vehicles and heavy equipment & machinery.
Must be hard working and self-motivated.
Detail-oriented; proficiency for accuracy; dependable; positive attitude; team player.
Ability to multi-task and take ownership of assigned projects.
Good communication skills, both written and verbal, multi-tasking, detail-oriented, computer skills, and troubleshooting/problem solving skills.
No prior experience required.

Nice To Haves

Prior production experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

Operates and maintains all processes associated with grain receiving, grain storage, grain reclaim, and loading and shipment of ethanol finished product.
Unloads grain from trucks and railcars.
Loads ethanol into trucks and railcars.
Operates meters and bulk weighers to facilitate product loading and unloading.
Operates locomotives to move railcars on plant site to facilitate loading and unloading of product.
Operates large machinery and equipment such as front-end loaders, skid loaders, forklifts, boom lifts, locomotives, and utility vehicles.
Keep facility, control room, and break room clean including mopping and hosing down plant floors –tour ready conditions.
Responsible for inspecting equipment regularly and making sure it is in good working order.
Work closely with maintenance and inform them of any mechanical problems.
Complete any and all tasks assigned by plant management.
Must be willing to work train on-call schedule when needed and available to work overtime as necessary.
Participate in safety programs and ongoing training sessions.
Required to follow all plant policies and procedures.