This position provides a structured learning and development opportunity to prepare individuals for successful integration into a specific role within the plant operation. This role will provide hands-on training to gain knowledge and skills for a future role. This will include training in truck receiving - bulk materials, quality, and vessel loading.  

Responsibilities

• Follow all workplace and job safety procedures 
• Receiving
• Receive bulk materials - pellets and record data, operator shuttle wagon and keep area ramps clean and free of debris.  
• Quality
• Collect and test finished goods delivered by truck and or rail, maintain records.  
• Vessel loading
• Ensure docking, undocking and mooring process is completed safely, ensure vessel is loading correctly using heavy equipment on vessel.   
• Properly complete paperwork 
• Operate mobile equipment (forklift, Bobcat) to assist where needed 
• Communicate with Operations team escalating issues as necessary 
• Keep area clean of accumulated dust and keep areas generally neat an orderly to meet housekeeping standards 
• Other related duties as assigned and serve as back up resources as needed which includes filling in for associates on PTO or leave

Qualifications

• Ability to work multiple shift schedules and rotating shifts as required 
• Excellent communication skills 
• Ability to independently manage priorities and schedule to meet deadlines. 
• Willing to work different shifts as needed with proper notification 

Preferred Qualifications - What Will Set You Apart

• High School diploma or GED  
• Previous work experience in a manual position 
• Mechanical aptitude

Working Conditions

• Must be able to work in outdoor environments and occasionally in temperatures above 100 degrees and below 32 degrees.
• Willing and able to work in a hot, humid, cold and noisy industrial environment.
• Work includes high places more than 100 feet, use main lifts and work in confined spaces.
• Willing and able to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include wearing safety equipment.
• Available to work evenings, weekends, and overnight to address unexpected site issues with or without notice.

Physical Requirements

• Willing and able to perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day
• Willing and able to work around moving equipment and machinery
• Willing and able to pull and lift, up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.