Meal Loadout Operator

The Meal Loadout Operator is responsible for using an automated system for loading of soy meal and soy hulls into trucks and rail cars. The job requires a self-motivated individual with the ability to switch tasks as needed between operating a computer, moving rail cars, and managing safety and sanitation standards of controlling dust accumulation while communicating and coordinating with other departments and plant personnel.

If you like:

• 4 days off after 4 days of 12 hour shifts
• Earning a shift differential for nights worked
• Working with the best team members
• Knowing that your work efforts are rewarded with profit sharing
• and having a great benefits package . . . .

This could be the start of something amazing!

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform duties required to operate meal loadout and oil loadout in a safe and efficient manner
• Measure meal and hull bins with accuracy to ensure proper inventory levels and record measurements for daily records
• Responsible for loading of trucks and rail cars without supervision ensuring that the correct sample is taken, bagged, sealed, and tested
• Complete necessary paperwork required in the record keeping of the meal and oil loadout operation
• Perform necessary safety checks to maintain the equipment in a safe and efficient operating condition
• Assist the accounting department with month end inventory by taking measurements of bean, meal and hull bins
• Comply with SDSP’s Safe Quality Food (SQF) food safety program and polices
• Maintain the designated areas to SDSP sanitation standards
• Consistently contribute to a safe, positive work attitude
• Communicate any problems that may occur and participate in problem solving
• Constructively work as a team to cross-train and develop each other to achieve maximum potential, and gain a broader view of operations

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Basic math skills
• Basic computer skills including entering data into a spreadsheet and utilizing email
• Perform duties outside normal responsibilities as needed to support the team and overall organizational goals.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and able to work well with others

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Bend, kneel, squat, stand, walk and climb ladders and stairs
• Reach, push/pull above shoulder level
• Frequently lift and carry 25 – 50 lbs.
• Work on & around high structures & moving machinery
• Exposed to marked changes in temperature & excessive noise
• Exposed to dust • Occasionally exposed to fumes