What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler position at Big River Resources West Burlington, LLC?
Position Summary
This position is primarily responsible for loading the final product produced and responsible for
the logistics of corn brought into the plant. They receive all the incoming manufacturing
supplies and are responsible for the operation of the receiving building, elevator, wet pad area,
and DDGS building.
Essential skills and experience
- Computer skills required
- Experience in the operation of industrial rolling stock (skidsteer, telehandler, front loader, forklift) and grain handling equipment
- Experience in railcar moving a plus
- Safety oriented
- Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities, time management
- Ability to work as a strong team player
- Demonstrate commitment to company values
- Ability to work mandatory overtime
- High School Diploma
Reporting to this position No direct reports
Description of Duties:
- Responsible for load-out of all final products produced
- Responsible for dumping all grain coming into the plant
- Responsible for relief and assistance at the scales and corn grading
- Responsible for the housekeeping, the equipment and the operation of the corn receiving building, the elevator, the DDG building, and the wet pad area
- Responsible for receiving all incoming manufacturing supplies
- Responsible for cleaning up other areas of the plant when needed
- Responsible for daily inspection of equipment both stationary and rolling stock
- May have to work overtime some nights and weekends as needed
- All duties are performed in a safe manner in accordance with safety policies
- Ability to operate rolling stock
- Any other duties that management may assign
Physical Demands and work environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand for extended time frames, walk; sit; use hands and fingers, to handle, climb, work in heights, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk and hear. The employee must lift and/or move up to 50lbs. The employee must be able to work in heights. Specific vision abilities required by the job include vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Some areas have been designated areas to use hearing protection. Hard hat and safety glasses are required in designated areas.