Alcohol Loadout Operator II

Description

SUMMARY OF COMPANY

BioUrja Renewables, LLC is a leading manufacturer of industrial-grade, beverage-grade, and fuel-grade ethanol and co-products, located in Peoria, IL. The company operates a 135 million gallon per year production plant, which is among the largest industrial alcohol facilities in the U.S., with a long history of successful operations.

We are part of the BioUrja Group, a family-owned energy and agricultural trading, supply and distribution group headquartered in Houston, Texas and having operations across the USA, as well as in the UK, UAE, India, Singapore, and Mexico. We are proud to have been listed as one of the top four largest privately held companies in the Houston metropolitan area.

JOB SUMMARY

The Alcohol Loadout Operator II Loader is responsible for loading alcohol onto rail cars, containers, and truck trailers while complying with all applicable rules and regulations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Fill out and understand all forms for alcohol loadout.
• Understand and perform the inspection process.
• Understand and follow all safety procedures for loading truck trailers, containers, and rail cars.
• Know and understand the Quality Control Process, GMP, and HACCP.
• Be able to load vessels as needed while carrying out other tasks.
• Assist in filter changes as needed.
• Be aware of dangers and hazards associated with the job.
• Follow instructions accurately.
• Support and comply with all food safety, quality, and legal requirements.
• Informs supervisor and affected personnel immediately of any hazards, unsafe equipment and/or acts.
• Follow standard operating procedures, work instructions, and process plans.
• Other similar duties as assigned.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Basic math and algebra skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Able to understand and comply with plant GMP and personnel practice requirements.
• Basic computer skills.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.

The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required. This includes hard hat, safety glasses, life vest, respirators, ear plugs, steel toed shoes, personal flotation devices (PFD’s), or other protective equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being done.

In addition, Employees in this position must also be capable of:

• Walking, stepping, climbing, or otherwise moving from one location on the job site to another, which may be of varying heights and access parameters.
• Standing, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, squatting, climbing, crawling, or sitting for long periods of time.
• Repetitive movements by feet, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands and back in performance of work.
• Climbing stairs, and/or vertical ladders of varying heights.
• Working in confined work areas and/or elevated heights.
• Lifting objects of minimum of 10lbs, with maximum single-person lift limit of 50lbs, with frequent lifting and carrying.
• Adapting to temperature changes, outdoor conditions, and prolonged exposure to dusty, wet, or humid conditions, loud noises, and vibration.
• Visually inspecting equipment and verifying information, often in small print.
• Driving and/or operating heavy machinery safely and be alert and aware of surroundings at all times.
• Applying sideways/upward/downward pressure to tighten and loosen hardware.

The Company expects and requires all employees to observe and fulfill all safety responsibilities as outlined in workplace safety training and actively work toward maintaining a safe workplace. Failure to do so can result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Regular attendance and punctuality are required of all employees.

EDUCATION/TRAINING

• Transportation Worker’s Identification Card Required.
• High school diploma or equivalent with strong fundamental skills (math, reading, and writing), associate degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience as Operator I preferred.
• Previous experience in Alcohol Loadout department preferred.

BENEFITS

• Range: $21.11 - $26.51 Hourly/Union Position
• Competitive pay, paid time off and paid holidays
• Medical (with wellness discount), dental, vision
• Company-paid life insurance, long-term disability and, and short-term disability
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with Company match
• Cash Balance Retirement Plan

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement

BioUrja Renewables, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

BioUrja Renewables, LLC participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.

BioUrja Renewables LLC is not currently accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at BioUrja Renewables LLC, via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at BioUrja Renewables LLC in any form without a valid written agreement in place for that specific position will be deemed the sole property of BioUrja Renewables LLC. As a result, no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by BioUrja Renewables LLC.

Salary : $21 - $27