Shipping & Receiving Lead - Johnstown

Greenfield Global; Johnstown; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in ethanol production is looking for a Shipping & Receiving Lead in Johnstown, Ontario. The successful candidate will oversee the shipping and receiving operations, ensuring safety and quality at all times. Responsibilities include managing inventory, supporting departmental objectives, and acting as a backup for the Shipping Manager. Ideal applicants should have experience in a manufacturing environment and possess a proactive mindset. This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Company funded retirement savings program

Vacation time exceeding industry standards

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Related experience in grain or liquid product handling is a plus.
• Ability to fulfill physical requirements of the position.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support goals in Safety and Quality.
• Primary responsibility for delegate/backfill for Shipping Manager.
• Manage inventory with procurement partners.

Skills

Safety and Quality minded

Hands-on person

Team player

Self-motivated

Education

O.S.S.D. or Equivalent

Tools

Standard computer applications

Heavy equipment knowledge

Job description

Job Title:

Shipping & Receiving Lead

Department:

Shipping

Reporting to:

Shipping Manager

Location:

Johnstown, Ontario

Job Overview

Greenfield is looking for a “Shipping & Receiving Lead” to join our growing team. The Shipping Lead works as part of the Shipping & Receiving Team, supporting day-to-day activities and objectives. The incumbent is the primary delegate and backup for the Shipping Manager position. The Johnstown Plant produces 252,000,000 litres/year of fuel, industrial, and beverage grade ethanol from corn, using an integrated dry milling, batch fermentation and continuous distillation and evaporation process.

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

• Safety and Quality minded professional.
• A thinker, eager to learn, self-motivated and a self-starter.
• A hands-on person that contributes to the organization and enjoys working in a plant environment.
• A team player, open-minded and able to work and communicate effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds.
• Able to work in a group or alone while maintaining a high level of motivation and drive.

Your Experience Should Include

• O.S.S.D. or Equivalent
• Demonstrated equivalent work experience preferred. Ideally 1-3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Related experience in grain handling, liquid product or chemical product handling is preferred.
• Mechanical ability would be an asset.
• Familiarity regarding heavy equipment (front end loader, rail mover) would be an asset.
• Ability to fulfill the physical requirements of the position, including but not limited to: ladder climbing, lifting up to 50 pounds, working at heights (Silo is approx. 100 feet), work in a dusty environment.
• Proficiency with standard computer hardware and applications.

Bonus Points If You Have Any Of These

• Communicate competently in both oral and written form.
• Read, interpret and prepare or assist in the preparation of documents such as maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Write routine reports and correspondence.
• Clearly describe problems to co-workers, operators and management.
• Interpret a variety of instructions communicated in written or oral.
• Ability to use email effectively for communications.
• Open-minded, dedicated and conscientious.
• Willing to ask questions and communicate in an open, positive frame of mind.
• A self-starter that can identify issues and act accordingly independently.
• Able to work with a group of people from a variety of backgrounds.
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide in various units of measure.
• Compute and apply percentages, fractions and ratios to set process parameters as required.
• Understand and interpret graphs.
• Multi-task, able to view and control many variables at the same time.
• Operation and knowledge of a DCS.

Job Responsibilities

• Within area of responsibility, develop, promote, and positively support goals and objectives in the areas of Safety, Environment, Product Quality and Consistency, Customer Service, ISO compliance, FSMA compliance, FSSC, ISCC compliance, Internal Supplier Relationships, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participates positively in and supports compliance of FSMA and any other food and feed safety standard.
• Participates, adheres to, and fully complies with, the Company’s Health and Safety, Environmental and Quality procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Primary responsibility for delegate/backfill for Shipping Manager during planned and unplanned absences.
• Provide departmental coverage support in both Grains and Alcohol areas during times of absence. Expectation to be fully cross-trained in both areas.
• Support department objectives to achieve health and safety, environment, quality, production/plant efficiency goals.
• Support the Shipping and Receiving function related to Corn, DDGS, MWDGS, WDGS, Technical Grade Alcohol, VHQ Grade Alcohol and import/export grades of alcohol at the plant level.
• Partner with Corn procurement to manage inventory – including weekly/hourly forecasting with corn purchaser/scheduler and bin sweep planning
• Support the departmental responsibility for all equipment related to shipping and receiving. Reference site layout and description of areas.
• Primary resource for the planning and preparation for maintenance shutdown activities.Support departmental housekeeping activities, including planning and execution of necessary work.Support Incident Investigation and Resolution related to Environment, Safety, Quality and related matters within area of responsibility.Support the performance of the shipping/receiving area. Utilizes all resources available to prioritize and resolve technical issues and challenges that affect throughput, quality, or efficiency. This includes the effective use of Root Cause Analyses, Industry Consultants, PFMEA, VSM and all other resources that are deemed necessary.Works with the Department Staff to satisfy customer requirements of on time delivery of correct products.Actively support the facility ISO Program. Ensures compliance with standards, legislation, and other Management Systems.Other duties and responsibilities aligned to business objectives and in support of our core principles.

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 workCurated 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

Honesty
Integrity
Respect
Commitment
Openness to Change

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, but we also 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.