Grains Operator

Job Overview

Sterling Ethanol is seeking a dedicated and responsible Grain Receiver/Operator to join our dynamic team in a fast-paced ethanol production facility. A commitment to maintaining high standards of safety at Sterling Ethanol is required. Being able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, contractors, customers, and suppliers is required. The Grain Receiver/Operator loads Wet Distillers Grain trucks, Corn Oil trucks and railcars, and Ethanol Railcars on a daily basis. They also are responsible for maintaining our corn receiving areas and cleanup around the plant. The receiver/operator will be responsible for doing preventative maintenance checks on all equipment and machinery used on a daily basis. Rare, but occasional travel may be required to our Yuma Ethanol facility. All travel expenses are fully paid for.

The Grains Receiver/Operator must have weekend availability. The work week is 4 - 10 hour days including one weekend day. Working holidays and some overtime may be required at times.

Must pass a drug test including Marijuana.

Responsibilities

- Make sure all grains equipment is operated correctly.

- Assist as needed with unload of incoming corn trucks or railcars.

- Direct trucks to proper location for loading/unloading.

- Monitor processes carefully to ensure efficient transfer of product.

- Clean receiving and loading areas, scales, plant grounds, equipment and other items as required.

- Maintain work areas by sweeping, shoveling, squeegee and other methods as required.

- Perform Preventative maintenance and inspection sign off sheets.

- Properly inspect, clean, grease heavy equipment and other machinery.

- Loading out WDG feed trucks, Ethanol, and corn oil railcars.

- Sample product from trucks and railcars and seal/inspect following completion.

- Complete related records of product transfer and inspection to ensure accurate records.

- Accuracy in both sampling of product and record keeping is required.

- Sterling Ethanol desires an ability and willingness to learn new skills and responsibilities.

- Employees need to follow written and oral instructions well

- Ability to follow standard operating procedures is required.

- Logical problem solving ability is strongly desired.

- Proficient in operating forklifts, loaders and other equipment is desired.

- Ability to manage confined space entry, climb ladders and lift 40 pounds as required.

- A positive attitude with a willingness to work as part of a team in a fast-paced setting.

Join us as we strive for excellence in our operations while providing top-notch service to our customers!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Flexible spending account

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Referral program

- Vision insurance

Language:

- English (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Sterling, CO 80751 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Sterling, CO 80751: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person