Materials Coordinator - Ethanol Plant

Working under the direction of the Maintenance Manager, this position supports the maintenance department including Maintenance Technicians and Instrumentation & Electrical Technicians along with other areas of the plant as required. Performs clerical and administrative functions as needed to maintain the material inventory for the entire facility. This position will work directly with the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS, using the SAP system).

• Maintains appropriate inventory levels and product loss control.
• Performs cycle counting of stocked inventory and supplies as needed, maintains 90% or better of cycle counts.
• Prepares reconciliation of physical count.
• Assists in maintaining and improving efficient inventory and warehouse logistics.
• Investigates material discrepancies and reports reasons for discrepancies to management.
• Compiles and maintains records including description, quantity, backorders, and date received of all inventory stocked in the maintenance department.
• Assembles and labels parts packages for pre-planned and scheduled work.
• Provides support to other Valero Renewable Plants when needed.
• Works additional hours to support annual turn-arounds.
• Operates equipment such as forklifts while unloading trucks and maintaining inventory.

This position is hourly nonexempt status, which means you are eligible for overtime pay.

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Three years of inventory/warehouse experience required.
• Experience using Microsoft Office programs (i.e., Word , Excel, Outlook) required.
• Experience using a computerized maintenance management system, i.e. SAP, preferred.
• Able and willing to work on-site and in-person, required.

Valero’s pre-employment process includes successful completion of a background check and pre-employment drug screen.

About Valero Renewables – Bluffton

Valero's Bluffton ethanol plant is located in Bluffton, Indiana, about 30 miles south of Fort Wayne. The bio-refinery sits on 422 acres and started ethanol production in September 2008. The facility uses a dry-grind production method and state-of-the-art technology to maintain industry-leading standards in production, safety, product quality and environmental stewardship. The Bluffton plant annually processes nearly 45 million bushels of corn into 130 million gallons of denatured ethanol and 340,000 tons of distillers grains co-products. The bio-refinery has a nameplate capacity of 110 million gallons of ethanol per year and employs approximately 65 employees.

Valero's employees are the heart of its success, and there is a reason why the company is an employer of choice in the fuels manufacturing and marketing industry. It’s not just the excellent benefits package, or the opportunities for personal growth, it’s also the caring and committed culture of the organization that makes everyone feel like they’re truly part of a team. For more information, visit Valero.com.

Valero is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, including race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.