Shipping & Receiving Technician - Night Shift (Heavy Equipment)

Socket.dev; Ithaca (MI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Zeeland Farm Services, Inc. in Ithaca, Michigan is seeking a Shipping & Receiving Technician to manage the flow of soybeans, oil, and meal, coordinating loading for trucks and railcars at a busy soybean processing facility.

The role follows a 2-2-3 shift from 4:50 PM to 5:00 AM, with mandatory attendance during maintenance shutdowns. A high school diploma and 1 year in grain handling or railroad-related work are preferred, along with a strong safety mindset.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in grain handling or railroad facilities is preferred.
• Must be able to operate heavy equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Physically monitor the receiving/loading process to ensure proper flow.
• Safely operate various heavy equipment used to transfer material, product, and rail cars.
• Assist in coordinating inbound soybean receiving activities and segregation of product.
• Verifies loading instructions and paperwork to ensure accurate loading of product.
• Receive and inspect incoming raw materials, process aids, and packaging materials relevant to department.
• Inspects interior for cleanliness and exterior for leaks or damage.
• Take samples of products, analyze quality, and record resulting test data.
• Maintain logs and follow preventative maintenance activities and records.
• Make necessary physical adjustments to meet desired operating parameters.
• Notify Supervisor or Management of operational or food safety concerns.
• Assist all other employees and departments as required for efficient plant operation.
• Communicates regularly with all necessary personnel to ensure efficient plant operation.
• Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety requirements.
• Provides a “Customer Service” attitude when interacting with internal and external customers while accomplishing work, production, and achieving quality standards.
• Maintains a clean, orderly, and safe workstation/environment at all times.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy machinery aptitude

Railroad knowledge

Safety awareness

Quality focus

Education

High School or Equivalent

Tools

Railroad equipment

Job description

Zeeland Farm Services, Inc. in Ithaca, Michigan is seeking a Shipping & Receiving Technician to manage the flow of soybeans, oil, and meal, coordinating loading for trucks and railcars at a busy soybean processing facility.

The role follows a 2-2-3 shift from 4:50 PM to 5:00 AM, with mandatory attendance during maintenance shutdowns. A high school diploma and 1 year in grain handling or railroad-related work are preferred, along with a strong safety mindset.