Commodity Handler

Company Description

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

Job Description

Overall Purpose and Objective of Position
This position loads and unloads products at a soybean crushing and biodiesel plant.  Primary functions are to load trucks and railcars with product or unload beans in receiving whichever is assigned.  Responsible for complying with all applicable Company grade incoming grain; determine whether grain is of acceptable quality and rejects those loads not meeting Company standards.  Also responsible for complying with all applicable Company and government regulations.

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions
Upholds all LDC Policy and standards. Abides by all Work rules. Complete and maintain all training associated with the position, and all new criteria that becomes available in the future required by LDC

• Loads final product on to trucks and railcars to ensure timely delivery of all handled products.
• Unloads grain trucks and railcars as needed to meet the plant’s daily production schedules.
• Inspects material handling equipment and performs routine adjustments and minor maintenance as needed.
• Oversee and operate the meal loading and receiving area by HMI as well as make any changes required in the field.
• Reports any equipment issues to Shift Leaders in a timely fashion.
• Ensures compliance with Company safety rules and wears proper personal protective equipment (PPE) as required in fulfillment of assigned responsibilities. 
• Continuous progression is expected of all employees, until maximum progression is achieved in each role
• Able to work at heights

Additional Responsibilities Functions

• Ensures work area is kept free from safety hazards which require regular bending and occasional lifting.  Fully responsible for housekeeping as directed by management of the Prep/Ext building and grounds of the entire facility (including but not limited to control room trash, snow removal, etc.)
• Performs small maintenance related task such as patching holes, changing shear pins, and clearing out plugged equipment)
• Completes tasks assigned by the Superintendents and Shift Supervisors
• Actively participates in Shift/Team activities including complying with best practices, standard operating procedures, development and maintenance and continuous improvement efforts.
• Actively participates in job-related training as required.
• Attains Level 1 Rail training to assist in basic railyard functions as directed by level progressions
• Other duties as assigned

Equipment Used

• Production machinery and operating equipment with dials, gauges and controls.
• Use of computer for entering data into electronic data system and control operating equipment.
• Use of occupational health and safety testing equipment (e.g., air monitors) in compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.

Working Conditions

Safety Sensitive position with Continuous 24/7 plant operation.  Regular exposure to a variety of temperatures and prevailing weather conditions; regular exposure to gases, vapors, dust, odors and flammable liquids; occasional exposure to areas with wet floors and high volume of noise.  Heavy lifting of manufacturing materials and products is required. Position will require regular stair climbing and extended periods of walking and standing in order to access and occasionally work in remote areas of the plant, heights and confined spaces.  Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be worn in compliance with Company standards and government regulations.  Extensions of regular working hours are occasionally necessary to complete time-sensitive projects or to respond to emergencies. 

Qualifications

Education/Professional Certifications/Licenses

Basic qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED.

Preferred qualification:

• Technical degree

Experience

Basic qualifications:

• 4 years of experience in an industrial environment

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (including any physical demands)

Basic qualifications:

• Experience in the