Grain Operations Worker
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Job Description

As a Grain Operations Worker, you will play a crucial role in supporting our grain operations. You'll have the chance to work closely with our experienced team, learning and honing your skills while making a meaningful impact on the success of our operation.

The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with either an understanding or a willingness to learn our grain processes and partner with our Ethanol Production team to drive productivity and quality. Must be flexible and able to work various shifts, including nights and weekends, during high-demand periods.

A Day in the Life - Ethanol Grain Operations

This position is responsible for performing operations activities in the areas of Distillers Dried Grains with Solubles (DDGS) loadout, inspection, and general operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform inspection activities such as probing trucks
• Operate grain handling and receiving equipment; provide customer service to drivers and perform data entry of shipment details
• Monitor equipment and processes to identify issues; resolve or escalate issues when necessary
• Operate various types of mobile equipment
• Assist with the movement of railcars
• Perform general housekeeping activities

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Minimal job-related experience
• Work is prescribed and completed with close supervision and little autonomy
• Duties are clearly defined and methods and tasks are described in detail

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• Basic computer and data entry skills
• Previous grain operations experience preferred
• Ability to operate mobile equipment and/or a valid driver's license preferred

Physical Requirements and Working Environment

• Work is performed in an ethanol production facility that operates 24x7
• Must be able to stand/sit for an extended period of time
• Ability to frequently lift/push/pull up to 75 pounds
• Must be able to climb/stoop/kneel at heights up to 180 feet
• Works indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions and temperatures
• Working conditions could include dust, fumes, moderate noise and uneven surfaces

Note: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It does not include all responsibilities and skills required of the job and may be changed at any time. All responsibilities must be completed in compliance with all safety protocols, policies, procedures and consistent with the spirit and philosophy of The Andersons' Statement of Principles.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Also, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. The Andersons, Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace. The Andersons, Inc. is an EO employer M/F/Veteran/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

Note: The Andersons, Inc. conducts drug, alcohol and/or medical testing of applicants and employees based on type of position. A copy of our testing policy is available by contacting the HR Department.

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