BIOFUELS GRAIN OPERATOR (7566)

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

Responsible for safely and efficiently loading co-products for Dry Distiller’s Grains (DDG) and Wet Distiller’s Grains (WDG). Responsible for grain bin cleaning, inventory management, wheel loader operation, wet pad management and general grounds upkeep.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Learn and operate the computer Distributed Control System (DCS) for co-product loading. Operate the conveyors and equipment associated with loading DDG. (DDG LOADOUT)
• Maintain accurate records of loading times, load numbers and inventory. (DDG LOADOUT)
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the DDG load-out area and DDG bin bottoms in the elevator basement. (DDG LOADOUT)
• Responsible for checking and cleaning 11th Street secondary containment and running street sweeper on haul roads. (DDG LOADOUT)
• Safely inspect, maintain and operate the articulating front-end loader to load wet distiller’s grain trucks. (WDG LOADOUT)
• Scale WDG trucks in and out and complete Bill of Lading and all associated load-out paperwork using GP software. (WDG LOADOUT)
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the wet pad, wet pad scale and wet pad containment areas. (WDG LOADOUT)
• Perform pre & post load-out truck inspections.
• Sample and retain load-out product streams to ensure quality control.
• Must be able to operate all types of chemical industry equipment used in the plant including, but not limited to fermentation vessels, jet cookers, agitators, mixing / milling equipment, distillation columns, centrifuges and distributive control systems.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with customers and strive to provide timely service.
• Maintain communication with Operations personnel to ensure adequate co-product inventories and operation.
• Communicate directly with Lead Ethanol Operator to report necessary maintenance and repair work needed in co-product load-out areas.
• Assist in maintaining the security and general upkeep of the plant and grounds.
• Must be punctual and timely in meeting all requirements of performance, including but not limited to, Attendance standards and work deadlines.
• Responsible for production of safe feed and adherence to internal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).
• Adhere to the LifeLine Group Code of Team Behavior. In that regard, this position may be expected to perform duties outside the key responsibilities.
• Responsible for quality and personal safety.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The work environment is manufacturing.
• Occasionally exposed to airborne particles (dust).
• Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Frequently works near moving mechanical parts.
• Occasionally exposed to fumes, toxic chemicals and risk of electrical shock and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.