Louis Dreyfus Company
agriculture
CommodityHandler
“Commodity Handler at Louis Dreyfus Company. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement, loading dried distiller's grains, loading ethanol, loading corn oil, loading wet cake, operating locomotives, operating meters, operating scales, operating computers, operating software, product safety, inspecting material handling equipment, performing routine adjustments, performing minor maintenanc”
What You'll Achieve.
efficient loading of dried distiller's grains, ethanol, corn oil, and wet cake into feed trucks and rail cars; ensure the accurate and timely delivery of products; maintaining product safety; meet the plant’s daily production schedules
Industry & Context.
Ability to sit, stand and walk for extended periods of time, Ability to climb stairs and ladders as well as work at, Ability to work in confined spaces, Ability to work in a variety of temperatures and potential inclement weather, Ability to withstand extended periods of walking and standing, Ability to move manufacturing materials, products and equipment of 50 pounds or more, which requires bending and lifting, Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as is compliant with policies and procedures, Extensions of regular working hours are occasionally necessary to complete time-sensitive projects or to respond to emergencies, Continuous 24/7 plant operation with 12 Hour Straight Shift (Nights), as well as off-shift call-in requirements when needed, Regular exposure to a variety of temperatures and prevailing weather regular exposure to gases, vapors, dust, odors and flammable occasional exposure to areas with wet floors and high volume of noise, safety sensitive position, subject to random drug testing
What You'll Do.
efficient loading of dried distiller's grains
and wet cake into feed trucks and rail cars
use of mechanical equipment including operating locomotives
and software to ensure the accurate and timely delivery of products while maintaining product safety
adhere to all relevant Company policies and government regulations
Load final products (DDGS
wet cake) into trucks and railcars to ensure timely delivery of all handled products
Unload grain trucks and railcars as needed to meet the plant’s daily production schedules
Inspect material handling equipment and perform routine adjustments and minor maintenance as needed
Diligently watch and inspect the quality and grading of corn and grains
Operate rolling stock equipment to meet department needs such as locomotives
Comply with Company safety rules and wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required
Report any equipment issues to Shift Leaders in a timely fashion
Complete tasks as assigned by Management or Shift Leads
Ensure all department areas are kept clean and free from safety hazards which require regular bending and occasional lifting
Actively participate in Shift/Team activities including complying with best practices
standard operating procedures
development and maintenance
and continuous improvement efforts
Accept/carry out/complete other duties as assigned by Commodities Manager
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
cross-functional coordination; vendor/stakeholder management; Actively participate in Shift/Team activities
Communication Scope
effective communication skills
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