Commodity Operator - Alto Columbia - Boardman OR
This position is responsible for processing, loading, unloading, receiving and inspecting commodities such as corn, ethanol and distiller’s grain in an efficient and productive manner.
Responsibilities:
- Moves materials and products with the use of industrial equipment which typically includes front-end loader, telehandler, and skid steer equipment.
- Receives, inspects and records incoming commodities and other raw materials (grain, ethanol, etc.); and directs it to its designated location.
- Loads trucks, railcars, and/or barges without-going bulk products including ethanol, syrup, grain, etc.
- Adjusts the grain equipment to adapt to variances in grain; makes minor adjustments to the equipment settings to ensure the product produced meets quality and quantity standards and expectations.
- Monitors the quality of the product to ensure the product meets industry/company standards; reports and sets aside defective product.
- Assists maintenance department by inspecting and servicing equipment to ensure that the equipment is performing at peak efficiency at all times;
- Assists operations department as needed.
- Monitors vendor truck drivers on site and trains new truck drivers in unloading and loading procedures.
- Transfers products within tank farm.
- Records daily production activities and verifies production; maintains adequate records of production volume, down-time, and equipment breakdowns.
- Identifies and recommends opportunities to improve productivity levels and service methods in order to maximize overall quality and productivity.
- Complies with state, and federal laws, policies, and regulations, and adheres to quality assurance programs and safety standards.
- Adheres to safety programs to promote a safe environment and to minimize safety hazards/injuries.
- Attends informational meetings and work-related training to keep abreast of any new policies and/or procedures or company developments/initiatives.
- Cleans up work area; picks-up cardboard, plastic and other debris that is lying around.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
- High school diploma or equivalency
- Experience working in a manufacturing/production environment
- Proficiency operating industrial equipment such as forklift, front-end loader, telehandler, and skid steer equipment.
- Competent working with computers; knowledgeable of operation software.
- Knowledge of basic math principles and able to read and write.
- Excellent hand-eye coordination.
- Ability to collaborate and work as a team.
- Safety oriented.
- Must be able to work at heights
- Ability to operate a forklift and pallet jack in a safe manner.
- Ability to follow directions, and work well with little supervision.
- Ability to speak and write in English.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Bilingual skills are (English/Spanish) preferred but not required.
- Must have the ability to work different shifts and overtime. This includes the possibility of short-term and long-term shift reassignment to match the needs of the business.
- Must be able to work in cold to hot temperatures; work around dust, fumes, and/or moderate to loud noises; works inside and/or outside.
- Able to lift, pull, carry, and pick-up average to heavy objects weighing up to 60 pounds.
- Able to climb stairs and ladders; walk on paved and unpaved surfaces; sit at a desk and operate a computer and keyboard; visual acuity to review written documentation; ability to hear, speak, and understand speech at normal room levels and on the telephone; manual dexterity to operate a telephone; lift horizontally and vertically, bend, stoop, stand, twist, and reach.
- Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
