Operations Worker

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Job Description:

About The Andersons, Inc.
The Andersons, Inc., is a diversified company rooted in agriculture that conducts business in the agribusiness and renewables sectors. Guided by its Statement of Principles, The Andersons is committed to providing extraordinary service to its customers, helping its employees improve, supporting its communities, and increasing the value of the company. For more information, please visit www.andersonsinc.com.

This position is responsible for performing operations activities in the areas of Distillers Dried Grains with Solubles (DDGS) loadout, inspection, and general operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform inspection activities such as probing trucks

• Operate grain handling and receiving equipment; provide customer service to drivers and perform data entry of shipment details

• Monitor equipment and processes to identify issues; resolve or escalate issues when necessary

• Operate various types of mobile equipment

• Assist with the movement of railcars

• Perform general housekeeping activities

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Minimal job-related experience

• Work is prescribed and completed with close supervision and little autonomy

• Duties are clearly defined and methods and tasks are described in detail

Competencies Expected of You and Others at This Level

• Customer Focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.

• Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives

• Values Differences - Recognizes the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

• Optimizes Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.

• Instills Trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty. Integrity and authenticity

• Ensures Accountability - Holding self and others accountable for meeting commitments

• Being Resilient - Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred

• Basic computer and data entry skills

• Previous grain operations experience preferred

• Ability to operate mobile equipment and/or a valid driver’s license preferred

Physical Requirements and Working Environment

• Work is performed in an ethanol production facility that operates 24x7

• Flexibility to work various shifts, including nights and weekends during high-demand periods

• Must be able to stand/sit for an extended period of time

• Ability to frequently lift/push/pull up to 75 pounds

• Must be able to climb/stoop/kneel at heights up to 180 feet

• Works indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions and temperatures

• Working conditions could include dust, fumes, moderate noise and uneven surfaces

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It does not include all responsibilities and skills required of the job and may be changed at any time. All responsibilities must be completed in compliance with all safety protocols, policies, procedures and consistent with the spirit and philosophy of The Andersons’ Statement of Principles. 

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Also, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. The Andersons, Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace. The Andersons, Inc. is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

Note: The Andersons, Inc. conducts drug, alcohol and/or medical testing of applicants and employees based on type of position. A copy of our testing policy is available by contacting the HR Department at [email protected].

We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us.

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