Yard Coordinator

American Crystal Sugar Company•Drayton, ND

22h

About The Position

The Yard Coordinator coordinates railroad car and other mobile equipment traffic in the yard, including loaded and empty rail cars. The role may involve coordinating activities between Operations and Packaging/Warehouse to ensure efficient and safe movement, and ensuring timely movement of cars, supplies, and byproducts. The coordinator reports railroad complaints to the Facility Supervisor or Packaging/Warehouse Supervisor, as appropriate, and performs other duties as assigned. Responsibilities may include inspecting rail cars for physical damage or missing components; assisting with pellet loading; arranging for product samples to be taken to the lab; inspecting switches and tracks and making minor track repairs; and keeping switches clear of dirt, snow, and ice. Factory-related duties may include maintaining records of tailing and pulp trucks, providing purchased-pulp information for invoicing, entering byproducts into SAP, transferring product between storage tanks, loading molasses cars and trucks, and supporting the environmental compliance supervisor. The position works primarily outdoors in varying weather and on slippery or uneven ground, around chemicals, rail cars, tracks, switches, and heavy equipment. It may require overtime. Physical tasks include standing, walking, or sitting for extended periods; occasionally carrying up to 50 pounds; frequent bending, twisting, and hand/wrist motions; occasional squatting and kneeling; and climbing stairs and ladders. The employee may use hand tools, back-mounted equipment, portable pumps, hoses, and piping. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED certificate.
Must be able to obtain certification and demonstrate the ability to safely and efficiently operate pay loaders, factory motor vehicles, track mobile, and associated railroad equipment.
Valid driver's license if required; must provide a copy of a current valid driver's license within one day of contingent award.
Ability to read and understand written information and maintain orderly, accurate records.
Ability to reference, read, and understand MSDS information.
Ability to operate scales and printers and ship finished product using the computerized ADC system.
Working knowledge of safe work procedures.
Ability to understand and carry out detailed written or oral instructions and SDS information.
Ability to use hand tools and back-mounted equipment such as blowers.
Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods; occasionally carry 50 pounds; frequently bend and twist; occasionally squat and kneel; and climb stairs and ladders.
Ability to perform frequent wrist-position deviations, repetitive hand/wrist motions, and hand-tool use; manual dexterity and frequent motor movement are needed.

Responsibilities

Coordinate railroad car and other mobile equipment traffic in the yard, including loaded and empty rail cars.
Coordinate yard activities between Operations and Packaging/Warehouse to support safe and efficient movement.
Ensure timely movement of cars, supplies, and byproducts in the yard.
Report railroad complaints to the Facility Supervisor or Packaging/Warehouse Supervisor, as appropriate.
Inspect rail cars for physical damage and missing covers, brake hoses, or other components.
Assist with pellet loading as necessary.
Ensure product samples are taken and transported to the lab.
Inspect switches and tracks, make minor track repairs, and keep switches clear of dirt, snow, and ice.
Maintain accurate and timely records of tailing and pulp trucks entering and leaving factory grounds, and provide purchased-pulp information for invoicing as needed.
Enter byproducts into SAP for release for sale or giveaway as needed.
Transfer product between storage tanks for inventory maintenance as needed.
Load molasses cars and trucks as needed.
Work with and support the environmental compliance supervisor.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Work overtime as required.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical insurance eligibility starting on day one.
Pension.
401(k) retirement savings plan with Company match.
Paid dental insurance.
Paid basic life insurance.
Paid short-term disability.
Voluntary long-term disability.
Life insurance.
Vision insurance.
Health savings account.
Flexible spending accounts.
Paid time off.
Paid sick leave.
Paid parental leave.
Paid holidays.
Tuition reimbursement.
Service awards.
24/7 employee assistance program with access to eight confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost.