Commodity Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title:                     Commodities Operator

Classification:             Non-Exempt

Build your career with Alto Ingredients!Earn a competitive salary, benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and 401k with a company dollar-for-dollar match up to 6%, a stipend for fitness center expenses, a generous paid time off (PTO) program, and service awards for career longevity.  Alto Ingredients values the communities where we work and live and offers an extra 8 hours of paid leave annually for employees who volunteer their time and talents in their community.

Environment: Alto Ingredients, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALTO) is a leading producer and distributor of specialty alcohols, renewable fuels and essential ingredients. Leveraging the unique qualities of its facilities, the company serves customers in a wide range of consumer and commercial products in the Health, Home & Beauty; Food & Beverage; Industry & Agriculture; Essential Ingredients; and Renewable Fuels markets. For more information, please visit

Some of our campuses produce products destined for Health, Home& Beauty; Food and Beverage; Industry & Agriculture; Essential Ingredients; and Renewable Fuels markets.  All personnel are responsible for the safety of these products, which includes participation in training, following cGMP and feed/food safety requirements in the facility, and following procedures per instruction of management.

Job Purpose:  This position is responsible for processing, loading, unloading, receiving and inspecting commodities such as corn, ethanol and distiller’s grain in an efficient and productive manner.

The following is a list of major duties and responsibilities for this position along with certain supportive duties.  It is not all-inclusive.  Other duties and responsibilities may be added as needed and in addition; and, management may modify this job description as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Moves materials and products with the use of industrial equipment which typically includes front-end loader, telehandler, and skid steer equipment.

• Receives, inspects and records incoming commodities and other raw materials (grain, ethanol, etc.); and directs it to its designated location.

• Loads trucks, railcars, and/or barges without-going bulk products including ethanol, syrup, grain, etc.

• Adjusts the grain equipment to adapt to variances in grain; makes minor adjustments to the equipment settings to ensure the product produced meets quality and quantity standards and expectations.

• Monitors the quality of the product to ensure the product meets industry/company standards; reports and sets aside defective product.

• Assists maintenance department by inspecting and servicing equipment to ensure that the equipment is performing at peak efficiency at all times;

• Assists operations department as needed.

• Monitors vendor truck drivers on site and trains new truck drivers in unloading and loading procedures.

• Transfers products within tank farm.

• Records daily production activities and verifies production; maintains adequate records of production volume, down-time, and equipment breakdowns.

• Identifies and recommends opportunities to improve productivity levels and service methods in order to maximize overall quality and productivity.

• Complies with state, and federal laws, policies, and regulations, and adheres to quality assurance programs and safety standards.

• Adheres to safety programs to promote a safe environment and to minimize safety hazards/injuries.

• Attends informational meetings and work-related training to keep abreast of any new policies and/or procedures or company developments/initiatives.

• Cleans up work area; picks-up cardboard, plastic and other debris that is lying around.

• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Education, Experience and Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalency

• Experience working in a manufacturing/production environment

• Proficiency operating industrial equipment such as forklift, front-end loader, telehandler, and skid steer equipment.

• Competent working with computers; knowledgeable of operation software.

• Knowledge of basic math principles and able to read and write.

• Excellent hand-eye coordination.

• Ability to collaborate and work as a team.

• Safety oriented.

• Must be able to work at heights

• Ability to operate a forklift and pallet jack in a safe manner.

• Ability to follow directions, and work well with little supervision.

• Ability to speak and write in English.

• Valid driver’s license.

• Bilingual skills are (English/Spanish) preferred but not required.

• Must have the ability to work different shifts and overtime. This includes the possibility of short-term and long-term shift reassignment to match the needs of the business.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work in cold to hot temperatures; work around dust, fumes, and/or moderate to loud noises; works inside and/or outside.

• Able to lift, pull, carry, and pick-up average to heavy objects weighing up to 60 pounds.

• Able to climb stairs and ladders; walk on paved and unpaved surfaces; sit at a desk and operate a computer and keyboard; visual acuity to review written documentation; ability to hear, speak, and understand speech at normal room levels and on the telephone; manual dexterity to operate a telephone; lift horizontally and vertically, bend, stoop, stand, twist, and reach.

• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.

Criminal background check and drug screen required.

Alto Ingredients, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.