Yard Operator at Fred Martin Motor Company

Hereford, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Loading, Unloading, Material Movement, Tank Level Checking, Railcar Loading, Bill Of Lading Production, Scale House Operation, Quality Control Analysis, Computer Operation, Heavy Machinery Operation, Rail Safety Procedures, Housekeeping, Documentation, Communication, Active Listening, Basic Math

Industry

Description

Description POSITION PURPOSE Load, unload and move incoming and outgoing materials to ensure continuous production within the parameters set by White Energy. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES Check tank levels of grain and ethanol Load railcars with ethanol following procedures for inspection and loading, record railcar information on loading report Assign load numbers and produce bill of lading for ethanol railcars loaded Load ethanol trucks to amount specified on the bill of lading or car specifications sheet Assist Yard Manager/Lead in staging of loaded and empty cars on site while keeping cars organized Assist Yard Manager/Supervisor in scale house using computer to weigh inbound and outbound trucks Use scale house equipment to monitor and test incoming grain shipments for moisture and protein content Determine if shipments are accepted or rejected by comparing results of testing to minimum standards Load trucks with wetcake and DDGS with front end loader Collect samples from outgoing shipments of DDGS, wetcake and ethanol railroad cars and trucks and deliver to lab for testing Operate the computer systems for grain receiving and the load-out of ethanol and co-products Load DCO cars utilizing procedures for inspection and loading Maintain housekeeping standards throughout designated plant areas (wetcake pads, scales, shacks, and PIT equipment) Operate the equipment for moving railcars, grain storage and transfer equipment, and handling of WDGS/DDGS. Follow the procedures of the Safe Work programs, including Confined Space, Hot Work, and Lock-out Tag-out, and Rail Safety. Completion of PM maintenance checklist, grounds sanitation, and scheduled general duties of the logistics department. Interface with plant personnel and external logistics parties to ensure adequate corn, ethanol, and WDGS/DDGS movement and storage capacities are maintained. Maintain thorough documentation of materials received and loaded out for accurate production and inventory. Cooperate with manager to facilitate maintenance and repair of grain, WDGS/DDGS, and rail equipment. Assist in maintaining the site security and general upkeep of the plant and grounds. Be available for scheduled and unscheduled trains with 8 hours’ notice or less; report for the train within 45 minutes or less when called. Additional duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS Education/Certification: High school diploma or equivalent certificate required. Required Knowledge & Experience/Skills/Abilities: Determines appropriate tool and equipment to do a job Raw materials and quality control Machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance Relevant safety equipment, policies and procedures Operation monitoring and control Quality control analysis Active listening Communicate information Adjust controls of machines to exact positions Concentrate without distraction Work and cooperate with all members of White Energy in a professional and courteous manner Basic math and communication skills Physical ability to perform the functions of the position Basic computer skills operation of heavy machinery and rail work. · PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION Significant time will be spent in the plant and rail loadout. Many types of industrial equipment are used in including, but not limited to, rail car movers and heavy rolling stock such as pay loaders. May be exposed to loud noises, wet and humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic chemicals, extreme hot and cold depending on weather conditions. Must be able to climb ladders and work in high elevations. Must be able to speak and listen clearly. Fine visual acuity to read for accuracy. Ability to work in confined areas such as Grain tunnels and high platforms up to or more than 100’ from ground level. Working in different climates PHYSICAL STRENGTH: This job may require lifting more than 50 pounds frequently. INTENT AND FUNCTION OF JOB DESCRIPTIONS All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.

Responsibilities

The primary duties involve loading, unloading, and moving materials, including checking tank levels, loading railcars and trucks with ethanol, and operating scale house equipment to test incoming grain shipments.