Shipper Receiving Operator

YMCA; Owen Sound; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the renewable energy sector is seeking a Shipper/Receiver in Owen Sound. You will manage the loading and unloading of products, ensure compliance with safety standards, and maintain operational efficiency. Join an innovative team committed to sustainability and community impact, with strong benefits and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Income protection: short- and long-term disability coverage

Paid personal sick time

Vacation time exceeding industry standards

Company funded retirement savings program

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Completion of a related technical post-secondary diploma / degree required.
• Experience in a continuous operation facility is an asset.
• Previous shipping experience is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Operates equipment for loading and unloading of alcohol into tankers.
• Reports and adjusts operations based on specified ranges.
• Maintains shipping and receiving area and participates in cleanup activities.

Skills

Safety Standards

Communication

Multi-tasking

Problem Solving

Education

Technical post-secondary diploma / degree

Tools

Transportation of Dangerous Goods Certification

Forklift Operator Certification

Job description

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Salary progression scale based on time and experienced gained in role

Greenfield is looking for a Shipper/Receiver to join our growing team.

Position Overview:
Under the supervision of the QA Manager, the Shipper/Receiver performs all activities required to load, unload and ship alcohol on time and within specification and helps ensure alcohol products are manufactured according to the specifications and in an efficient, safe and environmentally responsible manner.

Who We Are:

Greenfield Global is a leading producer and supplier of high-value, mission-critical raw materials, ingredients, and additives that are vital to businesses and integral to a lower-carbon economy. From start-ups to the largest brands in the world, customers trust Greenfield’s extensive portfolio of premium products, regulatory expertise, and industry-leading service to improve people’s lives and the health of the planet.

Why Join Greenfield?

We innovate, collaborate, and work with purpose. By unlocking the potential of people, partnerships, and nature to accelerate sustainable solutions for the health of the planet, our work has a positive impact on the environment around the world. We’re always looking for people who can bring new talents and experience to our team.

Who You Are:

• Possesses Company values of honesty, integrity and commitment coupled with the ability to accept change.
• Competent at managing multiple priorities with varying complexity and competing demands.
• A focused individual who maintains safety standards while working to achieve department objectives.
• Effectively communicates in a team-based environment.

Your Experience Should Include:

• Completion of a related technical post-secondary diploma / degree.

Bonus Points if you Have Any of These:

• Experience in a continuous operation facility is an asset.
• Previous shipping experience.

Job Responsibilities:

• Operates all equipment necessary for the loading and unloading of alcohol into tankers.
• Reports deviations, non-conformances, corrective actions and preventive actions.
• Makes necessary adjustments to maintain equipment and operations within specified ranges.
• Performs preventative maintenance checks within the shipping area
• Probes and grades incoming corn loads and approves for offloading
• Assists in problem solving for QA department
• Performs start-up, shutdown and other procedures involving alcohol loading equipment.
• Receives and / or oversees receipt of supplies such as yeast, enzymes, acid, etc., in a safe effective manner and processing the paperwork correctly.
• Unloads denaturants and other chemical deliveries as required.
• Directs truck drivers to position vehicles for efficient loading and unloading.
• Performs alcohol transfer operations and monitors levels in tank farm to prevent combination or overflow.
• Maintains shipping and receiving area and participates in cleanup activities (ie. Snow removal, salting/sanding, grass cutting, etc.)
• Samples all incoming and outgoing alcohols and denaturants and gives to lab for testing.
• Oversees the Citric Blending and inventory
• Participates in Customer and Supplier audits
• Participates in at least one Tiverton committee
• Licensed/certified in the Transportation of Dangerous Goods, fork lift operator, confined space rescue, fall arrest.
• Adheres to and participates in the plants and company’s Quality, Environmental and Health & Safety and FSSC 22000 ISO systems.
• Participates in plant compliance in GMPs, FSMA, FSSC 22000, FEMAS, and other food and feed safety initiatives and standards.

Total Compensation & Care:

• Base salary dependent on experience and demonstrated performance
• Formal and informal training opportunities
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Income protection: short- and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, paid personal sick time
• Vacation time exceeding industry standards
• Company funded retirement savings program with individual contribution opportunities
• Meaningful and challenging work
• Curated intentional culture focused on growth and development, engagement, and communication

About Us

We own and operate five distilleries, four specialty chemical manufacturing and packaging plants, and three next-generation biofuel and renewable energy R&D centers. This integrated model enhances supply chain transparency, quality control, custom formulation development, and ultimately customer satisfaction.

Core Values

• Integrity
• Respect
• Commitment
• Openness to Change

Core Principles

• Innovation: We are constantly seizing opportunities to develop new products, processes and methods to meet the diverse and demanding requirements of our customers.
• Collaboration: We are part catalyst, part collaborator. We work with partners to get the most out of our existing products, and to develop custom solutions for our customer requirements.
• Responsibility: Our commitment to give back to local communities in the US and Canada goes beyond the bottom line. We give back to the planet by processing renewable resources into low carbon fuels and chemicals.
• Agility: Our team is not only fast, we have the flexibility and creativity to pivot with customer needs to develop custom-made, on-time solutions.
• Discipline: At every plant, and for every customer, for every shipment, we put quality first. We operate a tight, transparent supply chain while meeting the highest regulatory standards.

Greenfield’s mission is to unlock the potential of people, partnerships and nature to accelerate sustainable solutions for the health of the planet.

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