Logistics Technician

**Summary:** In this position, you will operate and maintain machinery and equipment necessary in the loading and unloading of ethanol, wet & dry distillers and corn. You will be responsible for safely and efficiently weighing/grading raw materials and final products. **Responsibilities include but are not limited to:** - Ensure grain is of acceptable quality and meets specifications as outlined in the purchase contract and reject shipments of grain not meeting standards. - Timely loading/unloading of all ethanol, distiller's grains, and other products by railcar and truck. - Proper completion of all records related to the products loaded for shipment from the plant site. - Ability to submit work requests when appropriate. - Housekeeping as related, but not limited to the cleanliness and orderly organization of all areas that pertain to your duties. - Keep current on the status of all operating equipment. - Maintain rolling stock to include loaders, track mobile, skid steer, and fuel loader by checking fluid levels, greasing, lubricating and re-fueling. - Inspect loaders, track mobile, etc. for defects, cracks, breaks, tires, etc. according to the designated schedule issued by maintenance and document the inspection results. - Work closely with maintenance and inform them of any mechanical problems. - Grease and check oil levels on all rolling stock equipment at the designated schedule and document. - Keep the plant in a tour ready condition at all times. - Frequent communications with the grain grader and operations department. - Grade all incoming samples of corn proficiently and accurately using manual and automated equipment - Weigh all trucks coming into and leaving the plant and direct trucks to the proper location for loading/unloading in a friendly and courteous manner. - Enter all customer and product data into grain receiving software. - Communicate with Production Department to ensure the timely unloading of products received. - Keep area around the truck scales, scale house, inside scale room clean and presentable at all times. - Assist with process chemical inventory tracking and ordering. Work with external chemical suppliers to schedule delivery of process chemicals. - Review all chemical COA's against the facility chemical standard and communicate issues appropriately. - Review, improve, and develop standard operating procedures to ensure safe and compliant operations. - Participate in safety programs and ongoing training sessions. - Perform other job-related duties as assigned. **Qualifications:** - High school diploma or equivalent required - Valid driver's license required - Must be hard-working and self-motivated - Ability to greet customers in a friendly manner - Ability to handle multiple tasks - Ability to work with all levels of staff (co-workers and management) - Excellent Microsoft Office software skills - Exemplify the high standards necessary to accomplish the goals of this Company - Maintain a thorough understanding of applicable regulatory state and USDA requirements - Previous experience in grain receiving and grading - Detail-oriented; proficiency for accuracy; dependable; positive attitude; team player - Ability to multi-task and take ownership of assigned projects - Good communication skills, both written and verbal - Experience in industrial production plants helpful - Maintaining a thorough understanding of applicable regulatory requirements of FRA, TTB and state regulations **Work Environment/Physical Demands:** - Ability to meet physical demands of the job includes but is not limited to: frequent sitting, standing, frequent computer use; frequent telephone use; some lifting or moving up to 10 lbs. - Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas (Hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, heeled boots, and hearing protection). - While performing this job's duties, the employee is regularly exposed to: - mechanical parts - dusty conditions - high noise environment - outside…