July 14, 2010
Commodities Operator
Location: Boardman, Oregon
Reports To: Commodities Manager
Department: Commodities
Classification: Non Exempt
Reports To: Commodities Manager
Department: Commodities
Classification: Non Exempt
Essential Duties and 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 with out-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.
Supportive Duties and Responsibilities
- Cleans up work area; picks-up cardboard, plastic and other debris that is lying around;
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Education/Experience
- High school diploma or equivalency
- Experience working in a manufacturing/production environment.
Qualifications
- 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;
- 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.
Physical Requirements
- 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.
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