Material Handler

POET; Cloverdale (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonus opportunities

Paid time off & holidays

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Onsite fitness centers

Job summary

POET in Cloverdale, IN is seeking a Material Handler to load dried distillers’ grains, corn oil, and other products into trucks and rail cars. This role requires operating heavy machinery, maintaining safety and quality standards, and assisting with grain product grading.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, interpersonal skills, and experience in material handling. An engaging and safety-oriented work culture awaits, along with comprehensive benefits including paid time off and competitive bonuses.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience as a Material Handler preferred.
• Ability to operate heavy loading equipment.

Responsibilities

• Load trucks and rail cars with products using mechanical equipment.
• Assist with unloading functions and grading of grains.
• Maintain clean work area and assist with preventive maintenance tasks.

Skills

Operation of heavy machinery

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Heavy machinery

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

BENEFITS & PERKS

• Competitive bonus opportunities – up to six bonuses per year (quarterly profit sharing & value share)
• Paid time off and paid holidays – 40 hours of PTO available on Day1, on top of a biweekly PTO accrual program
• Comprehensive benefits package; individual & family plans for health, dental & vision insurance, including a generous employer Health Savings Account contribution
• Competitive pay, including shift premium pay for qualifying positions
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Attractive relocation assistance and bonus programs for qualifying positions and/or locations
• Safety and cold‑weather gear reimbursements
• Discounted home & auto insurance
• Multifaceted wellness program encompassing mentally, physically & spiritually
• Family‑first culture
• Onsite fitness centers or fitness reimbursements

JOB SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Material Handler is responsible for loading dried distillers’ grains, ethanol, corn oil, wet cake feed, distiller’s syrup, or biomass into trucks and rail cars. Team members use mechanical equipment, meters or scales as well as computers and software equipment when loading products to ensure timely delivery and product safety. Based on training provided, the Material Handler may also complete grading of grain products or biomass. This is an on‑site role located in Cloverdale, IN.

• Load trucks and rail cars with feed and fuel products of POET bioprocessing facilities using mechanical equipment, meters, and scales as required to ensure timely delivery of products
• Assist with grain product or biomass and supply truck unloading functions
• Complete the grading of grain products or biomass using training provided
• Operate large machinery and equipment; may be required to obtain DOT certification
• Maintain a clean work area
• Enter bins adhering to POET’s confined space procedures
• Complete HAZMAT paperwork when necessary
• Learn, maintain and operate all processes associated with the grains operation including repair and maintenance
• Remove, install, rebuild, lubricate and clean all equipment associated with the grains process
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks as directed
• Be required to work outdoors, weekends, and holidays; must meet call‑in requirements and be able to work extended hours as necessary
• Assist with running the bioprocessing facility scale house and learn required software applications
• Work in an honest and ethical manner; maintain confidentiality on all business‑related matters
• Foster a culture of safe behavior and environmental compliance at all times
• Maintain a team environment at all times and champion POET in the community
• Maintain and advance the food safety and quality of POET’s products and processes to deliver a best‑in‑class culture of quality

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

High school diploma or equivalent required. Experience requirements: Material HandlerI – no experience required; Material HandlerII – documented successful performance as a Material HandlerI or equivalent work experience required.

Preferred experience and knowledge include:

• Operation of heavy machinery, skid loaders or other associated heavy loading or material‑moving equipment
• Truck loading and unloading, including rail tank car and tanker truck
• DOT certification
• Basic Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new programs

A successful candidate will have:

• High level of personal integrity
• Interpersonal skills – ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels within/outside the organization
• Demonstrated problem‑solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to embrace and promote change; innovative mindset
• Ability to think objectively
• Excellent organizational, time‑management, and communication skills
• Self‑awareness in the face of uncertainty
• Ability to work in a team environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Wear personal protective equipment such as hard hats, gloves, safety glasses, steel‑toed boots, self‑contained breathing system, hazardous material suit, hearing protection, and harness
• Work at extreme heights (approximately 150ft), in confined spaces, and in extreme temperatures from ‑20 to +100°F, both indoors and outdoors
• Use equipment/tools with training provided: hand tools, skid loader, scoop shovels, pipe wrenches, impact wrench, air hose, and shuttle wagon; operate machinery such as a payloader and Trackmobile for long periods of time
• Frequently: climb a step ladder or stairs, walk on uneven or wet/slick surfaces, reach forward/backward/overhead to fill railcars, and use coordination and grip with a force of up to 50lbs
• Occasionally: grip with a force of 40lbs to prep rail cars, kneel and crouch and pull tools with a force of up to 95lbs, carry up 40lbs, pull with a force of up to 120lbs, and bend forward to fill railcars
• Subject to a physical screening and a drug screen during the pre‑screen process; subject to random drug and alcohol testing during employment

EEO STATEMENT

POET is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, abilities, merit and other legitimate business factors, without regard to any legally protected characteristic. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, working conditions, promotion and termination.