Pacific Ethanol

Commodities Operator

Location: Boardman, Oregon
Reports To: Commodities Manager
Department: Commodities
Classification: Non Exempt

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.

Complies with state, and federal laws, policies, and regulations, and adheres to quality assurance programs and safety standards;

Adheres to safety programs to promote a safe environment and to minimize safety hazards/injuries;

Attends informational meetings and work related training to keep abreast of any new policies and/or procedures or company developments/initiatives.

Cleans up work area; picks-up cardboard, plastic and other debris that is lying around;
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

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.

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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