Shipping & Receiving Operator - Ethanol Plant

Valero • Linden, IN

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Valero is seeking a Shipping & Receiving Operator for its ethanol plant. The role is responsible for loading ethanol and distiller’s grain, coordinating the movement of trucks and railcars on the plant site, and supporting maximum production quantity and quality while following company policies, goals, and objectives. The position works 12-hour rotating day shifts and is hourly nonexempt, making the employee eligible for overtime pay.

The operator handles product storage and loading processes, samples products for testing, uses meters and weighing equipment, prepares tickets and paperwork for drivers, and operates rail-moving and material-handling equipment. The role also involves safety, health, and environmental programs, preventive maintenance, housekeeping, equipment monitoring, and coordination with local rail service.

This is an on-site, in-person position. A high school diploma or GED is required. Valero offers competitive pay, an annual bonus program, retirement contributions, and healthcare and wellness programs, subject to eligibility and work location.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Able and willing to work on-site and in person.
• Able to work 12-hour rotating day shifts.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain 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 a locomotive or rail mover to move railcars on the plant site and facilitate product loading.
• Operate large machinery and equipment, including front-end loaders and lifts.
• Participate in safety, health, and environmental programs, including LOTO, Safe Work Permit, and FSMA programs.
• 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) contributions up to 7%, plus an additional discretionary 3% annual company contribution.
• Comprehensive healthcare and wellness programs.

What This Job Offers

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