Shipping & Receiving Operator - Ethanol Plant

Valero Energy; Linden (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

401K matching

Healthcare plan

Job summary

Valero Energy in Linden, Indiana seeks a Shipping & Receiving Operator for an ethanol plant. You will load ethanol and distiller’s grains, move trucks and railcars, and monitor loading operations on a 12-hour rotating day schedule.

The role emphasizes safety, equipment operation, and paperwork, with coordination to rail services. A high school diploma or GED and on-site work readiness are required; SAP and Outlook familiarity is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Able and willing to work on-site and in-person.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain processes for product storage and loading.
• Load ethanol into trucks and railcars.
• Load distiller’s grains into trucks, railcars, and containers.
• Take samples of ethanol and distiller’s grains for testing.
• Operate meters, bulk weighers, and scales to facilitate loading.
• Create tickets and issue paperwork to drivers.
• Move railcars on plant site to facilitate loading.
• Operate front-end loaders and lifts and other equipment.
• Participate in safety, health, and environmental programs.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Team orientation

On-site work readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Description - Shipping & Receiving Operator - Ethanol Plant (26001F8)

Job Description

Shipping & Receiving Operator - Ethanol Plant - 26001F8

Description

Valero is the best‑in‑class producer of essential fuels and products that are foundational to modern life. We invite you to join our ~10,000 employees to drive exceptional results for our company, the energy industry and our community.

As a Shipping & Receiving Operator you will be responsible for loading ethanol and distiller’s grain, work 12‑hour rotating day shifts, as well as the movement of trucks and rails cars on the plant site. Ensure maximum production quantity and quality while supporting the policies, goals and objectives of the company.

At Valero, this role performs duties that support our commitment to advancing the future of energy through innovation, ingenuity, and unmatched execution, including:

• Operate and maintain all processes associated with product storage and loading.
• Load ethanol into trucks and railcars.
• Load distiller’s grains into trucks, railcars, and containers.
• Take samples of ethanol and distiller’s grains for testing.
• Operate meters, bulk weighers, and scales to facilitate product loading.
• Create tickets and issue paperwork to drivers.
• Operate locomotive or rail mover to move railcars on plant site to facilitate loading of product.
• Operate large machinery and equipment such as front end loaders and lifts.
• Participate in safety, health, and environmental programs.(LOTO‑lock out tag out, Safe Work Permit, FSMA‑Food Safety Modernization Act).
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks as required.
• Perform routine housekeeping duties to maintain a clean work environment.
• Monitor area equipment and assist with maintenance as required.
• Communicate regularly with local rail service to facilitate rail movement activities.

This position is hourly nonexempt status, which means you are eligible for overtime pay.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required.

• Able and willing to work on‑site and in‑person, required.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with the movement and loading of rail cars preferred.
• Experience working with heavy equipment in an industrial environment or grain elevator preferred.
• Experience with the operation of front‑end loaders, forklift trucks, rail movers, man lifts, and related material handling equipment preferred.
• Experience in the operation of a dry‑mill ethanol plant preferred.
• Experience with standard computer software programs, i.e. Microsoft Outlook and SAP, preferred.

Need more reasons to work for a company that is both professionally challenging and culturally rewarding? Take a look at some of our best‑in‑class benefits:

• Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Program
• 100% match on 401(K) up to 7%, plus additional discretionary 3% annual company contribution
• Comprehensive Healthcare and Wellness Programs

Benefits described above are highlights only, subject to an employee’s eligibility and work location.

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Valero's employees and team‑focused culture drive our success. We’re invested in our dedicated workforce through a comprehensive, customizable benefits package, while supporting a caring culture that delivers a rewarding work environment built on teamwork, excellence and career growth. To explore the ways we build a stronger team, visit Valero.com/Careers .

Valero is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Please be advised, if you are viewing this position on a website that lists an estimated salary rate/range, it was not provided by Valero. Valero’s market specific salary rate/range will be provided during the recruiting process and tends to be higher than what is estimated by such websites.

The posting may close earlier than the advertised date based on applications received.

Note: Valero’s pre‑employment process includes successful completion of a background check and hair‑analysis drug screen.