Logisitcs Technician

Sandhills Renewable Energy LLC is hiring a Logistics Technician in Atkinson, NE. The role involves operating machinery for loading/unloading ethanol and distillers, ensuring grain quality, maintaining equipment, and documenting processes. Responsibilities include timely product handling, communication with departments, and adherence to safety standards. Candidates should have a high school diploma, strong work ethic, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Status: Non-Exempt DEPARTMENT: Logistics

REPORTS TO: Logistics Supervisor DATE PREPARED: September 2024

A. JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for operating and maintaining machinery and equipment necessary in the loading and unloading of ethanol, wet & dry distillers and corn. Responsible for safely and efficiently weighing/grading raw materials and final products.

B. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB (responsibilities or duties):

• Ensure grain is of acceptable quality and meets specifications as outlined in the purchase contract and reject shipments of grain not meeting standards.

• Timely loading/unloading of all ethanol, distiller’s grains, and other products by railcar and truck.

• Proper completion of all records related to the products loaded for shipment from the plant site.

• Ability to submit work requests when appropriate.

• Housekeeping as related, but not limited to the cleanliness and orderly organization of all areas that pertain to your duties.

• Keep current on the status of all operating equipment.

• Maintain rolling stock to include loaders, track mobile, skid steer, and fuel loader by checking fluid levels, greasing, lubricating and re-fueling.

• Inspect loaders, track mobile, etc. for defects, cracks, breaks, tires, etc. according to the designated schedule issued by maintenance and document the inspection results.

• Work closely with maintenance and inform them of any mechanical problems.

• Grease and check oil levels on all rolling stock equipment at the designated schedule and document.

• Keep the plant in a tour ready condition at all times.

• Frequent communications with the grain grader and operations department.

• Grade all incoming samples of corn proficiently and accurately using manual and automated equipment

• Weigh all trucks coming into and leaving the plant and direct trucks to the proper location for loading/unloading in a friendly and courteous manner.

• Enter all customer and product data into grain receiving software.

• Communicate with Production Department to ensure the timely unloading of products received.

• Keep area around the truck scales, scale house, inside scale room clean and presentable at all times.

•Assist with process chemical inventory tracking and ordering. Work with external chemical suppliers to schedule delivery of process chemicals.

• Review all chemical COA’s against the facility chemical standard and communicate issues appropriately.

• Review, improve, and develop standard operating procedures to ensure safe and compliant operations.

• Participate in safety programs and ongoing training sessions.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

C. MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

•Completes other tasks assigned by Plant Manager, VP of Operations, or General Manager.

•Assists where needed or requested.

D. QUALIFICATIONS

1.COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES):

• High school diploma or equivalent degree required

• Must be hard-working and self-motivated

• Ability to greet customers in a friendly manner

• Ability to handle multiple tasks

• Ability to work with all levels of staff (co-workers and management)

• Excellent Microsoft Office software skills

• Exemplify the high standards necessary to accomplish the goals of this Company

• Maintain a thorough understanding of applicable regulatory state and USDA requirements

• Previous experience in grain receiving and grading

• Detail-oriented; proficiency for accuracy; dependable; positive attitude; team player

• Ability to multi-task and take ownership of assigned projects

• Good communication skills, both written and verbal

• Experience in industrial production plants helpful

• Maintaining a thorough understanding of applicable regulatory requirements of FRA, TTB and state regulations.

2.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (defined by Americans with Disabilities Act)

• Ability to meet physical demands of the job includes but is not limited to: frequent sitting, standing, frequent computer use; frequent telephone use; some lifting or moving up to 10 lb.

• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas (Hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, heeled boots, and hearing protection).

• While performing this job’s duties, the employee is regularly exposed to:

o mechanical parts

o dusty conditions

o high noise environment

o outside weather in all conditions

o chemicals used in the process