Commodity Handler - Nights

Job DescriptionOverall, Purpose and Objective of Position: This position loads and unloads products at a soybean crushing and biodiesel plant. Primary functions are to load trucks and railcars with product or unload beans in receiving or to which is assigned. Responsible for complying with all applicable Company grade incoming grain, determine whether grain is of acceptable quality and reject those loads not meeting Company standards. Also responsible for complying with all applicable Company and government regulations.Primary ResponsibilitiesSafety sensitive position that loads final product onto trucks and railcars to ensure timely delivery of all handled products.Unloads grain trucks and railcars as needed to meet the plant's daily production schedules.Inspects material handling equipment and performs routine adjustments and minor maintenance as needed.Reports any equipment issues to Shift Leaders in a timely fashion.Ensures compliance with Company safety rules and wears proper personal protective equipment (PPE) as required in fulfillment of assigned responsibilities.Additional ResponsibilitiesEnsures work area is kept clean and free from safety hazards; requires regular bending and occasional lifting.Completes tasks assigned by the Superintendents and Shift Leaders.Actively participates in Shift/Team activities including complying with best practices, standard operating procedures, development and maintenance, and continuous improvement efforts.Actively participates in job-related training as required.QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED.Experience in the operation of skid loaders, front-end loaders and/or forklift.Preferred: six months of experience truck and railcar loading and unloading, rail tank and car loading.Knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures.Ability to operate machinery and computer systems while maintaining compliance with regulatory safety requirements, e.g., OSHA (including PSM), EPA, USDA, ISO 9000 and B-Q-9000.Ability to climb stairs and ladders as well as work at heights; manage confined space entry, withstand extended periods of walking and standing; move manufacturing materials, products and equipment of 50 pounds or more which requires bending and lifting.Mechanical aptitude, effective communication skills, basic math and fundamental PC skills.Equipment UsedProduction machinery and operating equipment with dials, gauges and controls.Use of computer for entering data into electronic data system and controlling operating equipment.Use of occupational health and safety testing equipment (e.g., air monitors) in compliance with OSHA regulations.Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.What We OfferComprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage.401k with Company Match.Family-friendly benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family-building benefits.Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays.Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles).Equal Employment OpportunityLouis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.J-18808-Ljbffr