Commodities Operator

Alternative HR, LLC; Wentworth Township (SD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

401k

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Dakota Ethanol in Wentworth, SD, is seeking a Commodities Operator to load ethanol and distiller grains, operate scales and meters, and ensure timely shipments. You will handle truck and rail car loading, and maintain logs.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliable, accurate work; shift is 7:00am–4:30pm, Monday through Friday, with a $2,000 new hire bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• No experience required; training available.
• Able to lift up to 60 lbs and work at heights.
• Flexible schedule to meet loading requirements.

Responsibilities

• Load trucks and rail cars with ethanol and distiller grains using scales/meters/computers.
• Operate wheeled equipment to move rail cars.
• Manage ethanol tank farm and product transfers.
• Keep accurate and timely logs.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and comply with OSHA requirements.

Skills

Truck loading

Rail loading

Hopper car loading

Rail car mover

Heavy lifting

Tools

Scales

Meters

Computers

Heavy machinery

Job description

The ethanol industry is experiencing exciting growth, creating new opportunities, and driving innovation across renewable energy and agriculture. At the same time, Dakota Ethanol is expanding production, making this an especially exciting time to join a team that’s growing alongside a thriving industry. With both industry momentum and company expansion underway, this is a unique opportunity to be part of something bigger where your work directly contributes to growth, innovation, and the future of energy.

Operational since 2001, Dakota Ethanolin Wentworth, SDproduces 100 million gallons of ethanol annually and more production is under construction. In addition to ethanol production, the facility also produces distillers grains and distillers corn oil supporting local livestock producers and contributing to the renewable diesel industry.

Owned and operated by Lake Area Corn Processors LLC, comprised of more than 1,000 members, primarily South Dakota farmers, Dakota Ethanolis deeply rooted in the community. The company is committed to being a strong local partner, a key driver of the regional economy, and a leader in South Dakota’s ethanol industry.

What you get to do!

The Commodities Operator is responsible for loading ethanol and distiller grains into rail cars and trucks, scale operation, and housekeeping of the loading and receiving facilities. The commodities operator will use mechanical equipment, heavy machinery, scales, meters and computers for timely and accurate loading.

What you get to do!

• Load trucks and rail cars with ethanol and distiller grains using computers, meters or scales as required to assure timely delivery of products.
• Operate wheeled equipment to load trucks and move rail cars.
• Manage ethanol tank farm including product transfers and preparation for shipment to market.
• Keep accurate and timely logs.
• Understand operation and maintenance of plant equipment; exhibit a strong mechanical aptitude.
• Maintain a high level of customer service and a friendly atmosphere.
• Sustain facilities to maintain a clean environment and work area.
• Complete any and all tasks assigned, discuss any problems with the Management
• Maintain a team environment with other plant departments and champion Dakota Ethanol LLC in the community.
• Adhere to all safe work practices as a condition of employment; complies with all OSHA and safety requirements.
• Must be able to multi-task with accuracy and concentration under stress to meet deadlines and productivity demands.

What you need to have!

• No experience necessary. Experience in truck loading and unloading, rail tanker and hopper car loading, pay loader and rail car mover preferred.
• Must be able to: manage confined space entry, climb ladders and stairs, lift and move up to 60 lbs., work at heights.
• Regularly exposed to dust, odors, fumes, noise, and temperature variations.
• Continuous operation may require a flexible schedule to meet loading requirements.

What you get!

offers excellent compensation $22 - $24 per hour (DOE), 7:00am to 4:30pm M-F day shift, PLUS benefits plus a $2,000 NEW HIRE BONUS - health insurance, Flex Spending Account, dental, 401k with company match, PTO & paid holidays,100% company paid group life insurance/AD&D/short term & long term disability, AFLAC and a team environment!

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.