Shipping Receiving Technician ZFS

Zeeland Farm Services IZeeland, MI
Onsite

About The Position

Assist in soybean inventory and position grain in facility to maximize value by performing the following duties. This role involves coordinating inbound soybean receiving activities, segregation of product, and receiving/inspecting incoming materials. The technician will verify loading instructions, inspect product, and ensure adherence to non-GMO certification requirements. Key responsibilities include physically monitoring the receiving/loading process, making adjustments to meet operating parameters, and notifying management of any operational or equipment issues. The role also requires maintaining logs, performing preventive maintenance, taking samples, analyzing product quality, and maintaining a clean work area to prevent contamination and reduce risks.

Requirements

  • High School or Equivalent
  • Less than 3 years of experience
  • Knowledgeable in the safe operation of heavy machinery (loader, shuttle wagon).
  • Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
  • Ability to exhibit a professional manner in dealing with other departments, working to maintain constructive working relationships under all circumstances.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and management.
  • Ability to maintain good attendance habits.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
  • Abide by all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description.
  • Abide by company’s safety, quality, environmental and HR policies at all times.
  • Ability to work in work areas that are elevated up to 200 feet high, confined, and harnessed.
  • Ability to bend, stand, kneel to lift objects of 50 pounds or more.
  • Ability to walk for long period of time around interior and exterior of facility.
  • Ability to use stairs around facility.
  • Ability to be respirator fit tested and trained.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in coordinating inbound soybean receiving activities and segregation of product.
  • Receive and inspect incoming raw materials, process aids, and packaging materials relevant to department.
  • Verifies loading instructions and paperwork to ensure accurate loading of product.
  • Inspects interior for cleanliness and exterior for leaks or damage.
  • Follow all procedures and policies to meet the requirements of CERT-ID EU non-GMO certification.
  • Physically monitor the receiving/loading process to ensure proper flow.
  • Monitors process results and makes the necessary physical adjustments to meet desired operating parameters.
  • Take the necessary steps to correct operations when running outside of the desired parameters.
  • Notify plant manager/supervisor of operational or equipment problems.
  • Maintain logs and follow preventive maintenance activities and records.
  • Take samples, analyze product quality, and record resulting test data.
  • Observe all plant and safety policies and procedures.
  • Maintain a clean work area to prevent IP trait contamination as well as reducing risk of dust accumulation.
  • Performs other related tasks as may be assigned.
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