Liquid Handler

Company Description

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads trucks and railcars with products, using computerized control stations, meters and scales. Ensures the timely receipt and delivery of all handled products.
• Loads and unloads flammable liquids.
• Inspects material handling equipment and performs routine adjustments and maintenance as required. 

• Ensures compliance with Company safety rules and wears Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) as required in fulfillment of assigned responsibilities. 

• Responds to equipment issues or alarms; investigates and initiates resolutions.

Additional Responsibilities

• Ensures work area is kept clean and free from safety hazards.

• Completes tasks as assigned by plant superintendents and Shift Leaders.

• Serves as the liaison between plant superintendents and the production staff.

• Actively participates in Shift/Team activities including complying with best practices, standard operating procedures, development and maintenance and continuous improvement efforts.

• Actively participates in job-related training as required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, procedures and industrial processing machinery.
• Ability to perform all duties of position while maintaining compliance with regulatory safety requirements, e.g., OSHA (including PSM, EPA, USDA, ISO 9000 and BQ-9000).
• High school diploma/GED (Technical degree preferred).
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders as well as work at heights; manage confined space entry, withstand extended periods of walking and standing; and move manufacturing materials, products and equipment of 50 pounds or more which requires regular bending and lifting.
• Effective communication skills
• Fundamental PC skills.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Basic math skills.

Additional Information

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

- Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
- 401k with Company Match
- Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles)

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Equal employment opportunity (EEO)

Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us