Sandhills Renewable Energy LLC

Job Description Summary: Operate and maintain 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.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

·         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.

Qualifications:

·         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.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

·         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