Control Room Operations (Clerical, Logistics)

Thank you for your interest in joining our team! We hire right, train smart, empower our employees to make decisions, and provide ample opportunities for growth and ultimate success.  At ZGC, we are setting the standard and are the premier supplier of quality grains for export markets.

 

Zen-Noh Grain Corporation (ZGC) was formed in 1979 to accomplish the goal of establishing a safe and stable supply of U.S. corn, milo, soybeans, and other U.S. food supplies.  ZGC is a U.S. subsidiary of ZEN-NOH, the largest agricultural cooperative association in Japan. We operate a grain and oilseed export terminal in Convent, Louisiana, which is the highest-handle grain export terminal in the U.S. In recent years, we have expanded our grain origination and export footprint with joint ventures in Brazil, Canada and Hong Kong. In addition to grain trading, we operate a forage processing and export business headquartered in Washington.

This job is primarily responsible for communicating and coordination with local marine services and fleets to arrange for just-in-time delivery to and removal of barges from a facility/facilities as well as performing several clerical and administrative responsibilities.

In this job, you will:

Actual responsibilities will vary depending on daily needs location(s) supported.

• Coordinate with barge fleets for barge order deliveries.
• Coordinate rail delivery and movement.
• Coordinate dryer operations.
• Send duty roster to appropriate personnel.
• Enter Barge quality factors and rail quality factors into appropriate systems; includes verifying scale tapes are accurate and consistent with information in system(s).
• Update barge report(s).
• Collect completed vessel paperwork and prepare for courier pickup.
• Unplug elevator legs.
• Ensure proper weighing and grading certificates are attained.
• Review and reconcile prior shift activity.
• Issue safety locks and tags for equipment service/repair.
• In the event of an emergency; sound the evacuation alarm, shutdown equipment, call fire/police department, notify appropriate company staff, and gather all paperwork.
• Other duties as assigned.

Here’s what you’ll need to be considered:

Education

Required –High school diploma or equivalent; or equivalent education and working experience.

Preferred – Bachelor’s Degree Business Agriculture

Experience

Required – None

Preferred – Industrial, Grain, Exportation

License/Certification

Required – USDA Licensed Weigher (or ability to attain by start date/30 days after hire)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge and understanding of mixing and blending techniques.
• Proficiency in computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of people within and outside the organization.
• Good phone etiquette skills.
• High attention to detail, accuracy and timeliness.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paces work environment.
• Ability to work successfully both autonomously and within a team environment.

Here’s additional information you need to know:

Physical Demands & Requirements

Sedentary work.  Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.  Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.  Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Hearing.  Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction.  Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.

The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.  The employee is required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment.

Environmental Conditions

The work environment described here are meant to be representative of those an employee would normally encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

The physical environment requires the employee to work inside where there are limited extremes to heat and/or cold; moderate noise; a normal office environment.

Travel, required within assigned region.

Are you ready to make a meaningful career move & an impact at ZGC? Apply today!

Known in our industry for stability and high ethics, Zen-Noh Grain Corporation offers a stellar benefits package including: an outstanding 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions, medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, & disability benefits, flexible spending accounts, paid leave (holidays, vacation, sick), wellness programs, recognition programs, community involvement opportunities, and much more!

Zen-Noh Grain Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO is the Law links in English or Spanish. We are unable to legally hire anyone who is not eligible to work in the United States nor are we able to sponsor visas.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

All Third Party Agencies, Headhunters, and Recruiters

Zen-Noh Grain Corporation and its Subsidiaries only forms contracts with recruiters with whom we have an established relationship and with whom we have in place a signed contract. All contact from third parties must go through our Human Resources Department. Any contact made outside of our Human Resources Department by a third party will cancel any future business relationships between the third party and Zen-Noh Grain Corporation and its Subsidiaries.