Loader Operator

Koch Business Solutions, LP; Wever (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid vacation/time off

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Koch Fertilizer, LLC in Wever, Iowa is seeking a Loader Operator to join our Ammonia, UREA, UAN, Nitric Acid & Utilities Operations team. This role focuses on loading products, storage operations, and working outdoors across all weather conditions.

The position involves 12‑hour shifts on a 4‑5‑5 rotation, with potential callouts and overtime as needed. Safety training and teamwork are essential to daily duties.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to walk 20,000+ steps daily on concrete, gravel and grated floors.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Climb ladders and stairs to heights above 100 feet.
• Operate equipment and valves with substantial manual effort.
• Operate automated operating systems.
• Operate mobile equipment.

Responsibilities

• Loading: Operate loading equipment to load trucks and rail cars with fertilizer products.
• Communication: Coordinate tasks with team members and supervisors for smooth operations.
• Training: Participate in safety and training programs to stay current on practices and regulations.
• Troubleshooting: Assist with resolving loading-related issues.
• Safety: Follow all safety procedures and protocols.

Job description

Your Job

Koch Fertilizer, LLC is looking for a Loader Operator to join our Ammonia, UREA, UAN, Nitric Acid & Utilities Operations team in Wever, Iowa. This individual will be responsible for product loading and storage operations.

The assigned work is outdoors in all types of weather conditions. The Loader Operator works 12-hour shifts (6:00-6:00) on a 4-5-5 rotation, which consists of 4 days on, 5 off, 5 nights on, 4 off, 5 days on, 5 off. This role will occasionally need to respond to callouts and work overtime as needed.

What You Will Do

• Loading: Operate loading equipment to load trucks and rail cars with fertilizer products.
• Communication: Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to coordinate tasks and ensure smooth operations.
• Training: Participate in safety and training programs to develop skills and stay updated on best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Troubleshooting: Assist with troubleshooting and resolving any loading issues.
• Safety: Ensure compliance with all safety procedures and protocols.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Willing and able to meet the physical requirements:
  • Ability to walk 20,000 steps or more daily on concrete, gravel, and metal grated floors.
  • Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • Climbing ladders and stairs to heights in excess of 100 feet.
  • Ladder cages are tight spaces with minimal width, must be able to confidently climb ladders with little room to maneuver.
  • Rapidly climbing over 200 stairs when required.
  • Turning gate and ball valves requiring 50 or more pounds of force up to 10 minutes continuously for gate valves.
  • Turn numerous ball valves at rapid pace at knee level and above head height.
  • Work in extreme temperatures in personal protective equipment (PPE) frequently.
  • Bending, reaching, and working crossbody with tools frequently.
  • Lifting and carrying equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Wearing a respirator when/where required to perform inspections/job duties.
  • Entering and working in confined spaces.
  • Wear a self‑contained breathing apparatus and possible level A chemical suit as required.
• Ability to operate automated operating systems.
• Ability to operate mobile equipment.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall well‑being so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E‑Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).