POSITION PURPOSE: The purpose of this position is to ensure that quality product is shipped and received from the facility in the most efficient manner.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Day shift 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM - 2-3-2 schedule
Loading/ Unloading Material- Perform load-out functions and train plant operators on safe performance of load-out functions including:
- Safely loading product for shipment into railcars and trucks
- Inspecting product for quality indicators while loading
- Sample loaded product as necessary for retention and quality purposes.
- Connecting/disconnecting hoses to trucks, tanks, and other storage units
- For each shipped, received, or produced item, fill out the appropriate paperwork to ensure correct inventories are maintained and forward said paperwork to required parties while keeping copies of the paperwork for on-site filing.
- Responsible for verifying product quality before the product leaves and reaches the customer.
- Maintain shipping and receiving system complete with appropriate documentation and work instructions.
- Help to verify load-out instrumentation to ensure its proper function.
- Assist with manufacturing, packaging, and load-out of specialty oil products.
Quality Control- Monitor and continually improve quality control in all aspects of biodiesel plant shipping and receiving operations.
- Acquire, label and store retained product samples.
- Visually inspect retained samples for product quality before releasing the shipment.
- Inspect and test the quality of incoming raw material shipments prior to their release for use in the plant; follow established testing procedures and accurately report the results.
Other frequent duties:
- Perform general facility maintenance and housekeeping at the load-out facilities.
- Generate daily shipment reports.
- Tracking shipment details and organizing receipts.
- Follow all safety regulations for any work area and encourage others to do the same.
- Follow all safety guidelines regulated by REG, OSHA, or other regulatory agencies.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:- Ability to operate forklift, locomotive, pallet jack, pallet wrapper, and rail switches.
- Knowledge of arithmetic and its application
- Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
- Ability to work independently, or as part of a team.
- Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously to meet deadlines.
- Be available for work and overtime as required.
- Provide personal contact information to customers on an as needed basis for official business purposes.
This job also requires the following: working at heights, being around moving machinery and vehicles, driving automotive equipment, and wearing personal protective equipment (respritory protective equipment, mask, face shield, hard hat, gloves, acid/base resistant clothing, ability to lift at least 75lbs. Goggles, safety glasses, earplugs, etc.) and ability to tolerate extended period of physical effort.
EXPOSURES: Exposures may include methanol, sodium methylate, soybean oil, hydrochloric acid, caustic soda, methyl esters, fatty acid, glycerin, surfactants, dyes, scents, dust, water, dirt, weather, temperature extremes, and medium to high noise levels. WORKING CONDITIONS: This position requires some flexibility in working hours to assure effective product shipment. The employee will have the ability to move freely throughout the facilities in order to direct and conduct a variety of activities. The employee will be subject to continuous exposure to marked changes in temperature, humidity, soybean meal, oil, dust, and high noise levels. This position requires frequent exposure to chemicals and hazardous materials.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Education Required: High school education or equivalent.
Experience Required: 6-12 months general work experience preferred. Previous shipping and receiving experience preferred.
Skills Required: General knowledge of computers, basic mechanical skills, and good communication skills. Ability to climb semi-truck loading ladders. Willingness to work in extreme outdoor elements.
TRAINING: 1. Orientation 2. Customer Focus
3. Safety 4. External/Internal Training
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He/she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his/her supervisor.
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