Material Handler – Heavy Equipment Operator (4x4 Shift)

POET; Fairbank (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

PTO

Health insurance

401K

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Wellness program

Job summary

POET in Fairbank, IA is seeking a Material Handler to load dried distillers' grains, ethanol, corn oil, wet cake feed, distiller’s syrup, or biomass into trucks and rail cars. You’ll use mechanical equipment, meters and scales, plus computers to ensure timely delivery and product safety.

Four days on, four days off—12 hour shifts from 6 AM to 6 PM. Opportunities include additional duties like grading grain products and learning software applications; on-site role with a strong safety culture and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with heavy machinery and material handling preferred.
• DOT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load trucks and rail cars with feed and fuel products.
• Assist with grain product or biomass unloading.
• Complete grading of grain products or biomass when trained.
• Operate large machinery and equipment; may require DOT certification.
• Maintain a clean work area and adhere to safety protocols.
• Work outdoors, weekends and holidays; meet call-in requirements.

Skills

Integrity

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Time management

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

DOT certification (preferred)

Job description

POET in Fairbank, IA is seeking a Material Handler to load dried distillers' grains, ethanol, corn oil, wet cake feed, distiller’s syrup, or biomass into trucks and rail cars. You’ll use mechanical equipment, meters and scales, plus computers to ensure timely delivery and product safety.

Four days on, four days off—12 hour shifts from 6 AM to 6 PM. Opportunities include additional duties like grading grain products and learning software applications; on-site role with a strong safety culture and