Grain Receiving & Logistics Technician

Green Plains Inc.; Mount Vernon, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid holidays

PTO and 401(k) with match

Job summary

Green Plains Inc. is seeking a plant operator to load/unload materials, weigh and grade grain, and maintain equipment across a busy refinery site. You will interact with maintenance and production teams to ensure timely deliveries and accurate records.

The role requires a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, and a track record of reliability, multitasking, and strong communication. Familiarity with USDA/state regulations and FRA/TTB rules is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Valid driver's license required
• Must be hard-working and self-motivated
• Ability to greet customers in a friendly manner
• Ability to handle multiple tasks
• Ability to work with all levels of staff (co-workers and management)
• Excellent Microsoft Office software skills
• Exemplify the high standards necessary to accomplish the goals of this Company
• Maintain a thorough understanding of applicable regulatory state and USDA requirements
• Previous experience in grain receiving and grading
• Detail-oriented; proficiency for accuracy; dependable; positive attitude; team player
• Ability to multi-task and take ownership of assigned projects
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience in industrial production plants helpful
• Maintaining a thorough understanding of applicable regulatory requirements of FRA, TTB and state regulations

Responsibilities

• Ensure grain is of acceptable quality and meets specifications as outlined in the purchase contract and reject shipments of grain not meeting standards.
• Timely loading/unloading of all ethanol, distiller's grains, and other products by railcar and truck.
• Proper completion of all records related to the products loaded for shipment from the plant site.
• Maintain rolling stock and perform preventive maintenance per schedule.
• Enter all customer and product data into grain receiving software.
• Work with maintenance to address mechanical problems.
• Maintain plant housekeeping and keep scale area clean.
• Communicate with Production Department to ensure timely unloading.
• Keep area around the truck scales, scale house, inside scale room clean and presentable.
• Assist with process chemical inventory tracking and ordering. Work with external chemical suppliers to schedule delivery of process chemicals.
• Review all chemical COA's against the facility chemical standard and communicate issues appropriately.
• Review, improve, and develop standard operating procedures to ensure safe and compliant operations.
• Participate in safety programs and ongoing training sessions.

Skills

Hard-working

Multitasking

Communication skills

Team player

Detail-oriented

Customer greeting

Works with all levels

Safety awareness

Regulatory awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Green Plains Inc. is seeking a plant operator to load/unload materials, weigh and grade grain, and maintain equipment across a busy refinery site. You will interact with maintenance and production teams to ensure timely deliveries and accurate records.

The role requires a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, and a track record of reliability, multitasking, and strong communication. Familiarity with USDA/state regulations and FRA/TTB rules is a plus.