What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Support position at Innovative Ag Services Career Center?
Pine Lake Corn Processors (PLCP) located in Central Iowa, is currently recruiting for a position in Operations Support. PLCP is a subsidiary of Innovative Ag Services, Co. This full-time position will be located at the Pine Lake facility.
Primary Objective: The loading of ETOH rail cars, DDGS cars and trucks as well as ground maintenance and various support tasks. Obtaining a Conductor/Engineer license with the Iowa River Railroad for the movement of rail cars to and from the Ackley siding.
Major Accountabilities:
The following duties are typical for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.
- Operate, clean and maintain equipment.
- Loading of ETOH and DDGS rail cars.
- Operating yard engine for moving/spotting rail cars within the Pine Lake Corn Processors industry siding.
- Operate skid loader, telehandler, forklift, wheel loaders, lawnmowers, weed trimmers and man lifts for material handling, snow removal, road sweeping, loading of DDGS, building cleaning, ground maintenance, etc.
- Assist with weekly and monthly facility inspections.
- Assist with the cleaning of grain bins and other areas of the facility.
- Assist Operations during maintenance shutdowns, power outages and other circumstances that prohibit optimal plant operation.
- Participate in safety and job-related training programs.
- Follow company policies and procedures regarding safety and conduct.
- Create a positive, professional image to customers and community.
- Accept and carry out other assigned duties as given by supervisor.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently.
- Complete FRA training to obtain Conductors/Engineer license with the Iowa River Railroad
- Ability to communicate information or ideas effectively in written or oral form.
- Ability to organize, deal with change effectively, and work on multiple tasks concurrently.
- Possess math skills when performing basic operations.
- Must be able to work safely in difficult environments, IE: catwalks and confined spaces.
Physical Requirements/Environmental Adaptability:
- Requires static strength to lift, push, pull, or carry objects with a minimum weight of 50 pounds. Also, flexibility to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs. Also, trunk strength and ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time. Some tasks involve repetitive motion.
- Agricultural Environment – Exposure to seasonal weather, outdoor conditions, and agriculture products.
- Personal Protective Equipment may be required for some tasks.
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 as business needs dictate.
Pine Lake Corn Processors offers an outstanding compensation and benefits package, including Pension, 401k, Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Vacation, and Holiday pay.
**Additional experience and knowledge will be considered for the final compensation offer
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