Material Handler

~ Green Plains is a vertically integrated ethanol producer based in Omaha, Nebraska. ~

We currently have an ethanol production capacity of approximately 1.1 billion gallons per year with our 13 plants strategically located across the U.S. We also operate an independent third party ethanol marketing business, Green Plains Trade.

Distillers grains are an important co-product of Green Plains’ ethanol production. At capacity our plants will produce approximately 3.1 million tons of distillers grains annually that will be used as a high-protein, high-energy animal fodder and feed supplement. Corn oil is a processing residue from ethanol production that is recovered at all of our plants. Corn oil is sold to biodiesel manufacturers and to feed lot and poultry markets.

Green Plains also provides grain storage through our Subsidiary – Green Plains Grain. Green Plains Grain has grain storage capacity of approximately 46 million bushels, including on-site storage at our ethanol plants, that is used to support our grain merchandising activities, as well as our ethanol plant operations. We believe that incorporating this business segment into our operations increases efficiencies and reduces commodity price and supply risks.

Looking to next generation technology, Green Plains is part of a joint venture called BioProcess Algae to commercialize algae production technology. In addition to Green Plains, the other partners in the venture are CLARCOR Inc. and BioProcess H2O. The project, located at Green Plains in Shenandoah, Iowa, received a grant from the Iowa Office of Energy Independence totaling $4.1 million.

Position Overview

Operate and maintain machinery and equipment necessary in the loading and unloading of ethanol, wet & dry distillers and corn.

Responsibilities

• Inspect grain received to ensure that it meets company 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.
• Properly document any accidents and/or injuries.
• Keep the plant in a tour ready condition at all times.
• Frequent communications with the grain grader and operations department.
• Participate in safety programs and ongoing training sessions.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• Successfully complete and obtain the Career Readiness Certificate
• Must be hard working and self motivated.
• Basic computer knowledge is preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to operate utility vehicles.
• Ability to work well with others and ability to work independently with multi-tasking skills.
• Must be able to manage confined space entry, climb ladders and steps, lift up to 60 lbs and work at heights.
• Must have a willingness to learn.
• Must be able to work in and around conditions which may be dusty, contain high noise levels and regularly exposed to outside weather conditions year round and may be exposed to chemicals used in the process.
• Exemplify the high standards necessary to accomplish the goals of this company.

Compensation

Green Plains Renewable Energy offers competitive pay; a generous benefit package; paid holidays, vacation and sick time; a retirement savings plan; flexible spending accounts; uniforms with cleaning service, and more.

Additional Information

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.

All potential employees of Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc. will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment drugscreening and background check prior to employment. Green Plains Obion LLC is committed to and participates in the Tennessee Drug Free Workplace.

To Apply

Please email a copy of your cover letter and resume with "Material Handler" indicated in the subject line.

~ Equal Opportunity Employer ~