Commodity Handler

Responsibilities/Essential Functions: Must be able to be trained in Locomotive Operation and Rail Switching within 12 months Completes a Conductor Level 1 ground employee proficiency examination in 12 months Completes a Conventional Locomotive Operator Level 2 proficiency examination in 12 months Must be able to pass all Commodity Handler 1 requirements within 3 months Operates and inspects Locomotives and moves rail cars Completes Hazardous Materials shipping certification course Operates and inspects all equipment safely and rolling stock in inclement weather conditions Understanding of the locomotive operation and rail switching rules manual and rail safety Loads Ethanol into rail tank cars in order to ensure timely delivery of Unit Trains and Manifest Loads DDGS into hopper cars in order to ensure timely delivery of Unit Trains and Manifest Loads final product into trucks (Ethanol, DDGS, wet cake) in order to ensure timely delivery of products Inspects material handling equipment and performs routine adjustments and minor maintenance as needed Reports any equipment issues to the Commodity Manager or Team Leaders in a timely fashion Unloads grain trucks and railcars as needed in order to meet the plant's daily production schedule Diligently watches and inspects the quality and grading of corn and grains Complies with Company safety rules and wears proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required Operates rolling stock equipment to meet department needs such as loaders, RTV's, golf carts, skid loaders, etc. Additional Responsibilities: Ensures all department areas are kept clean and free from safety hazards.Completes tasks as assigned by the Department Manager and Plant Manager.Actively participates in Shift/Team activities including complying with best practices, standard operating procedures, development and maintenance and continuous improvement effortsAccepts/carries out/completes other duties as assigned by Commodities Manager