Material Handler I - Weekend Shift

At POET, it is our mission to be good stewards of the Earth by converting renewable resources to energy and other valuable goods as effectively as humanly possible. Competitive BONUS opportunities - up to SIX bonuses per year (Quarterly Profit Sharing & Value Share)

• Paid time off and paid holidays - 40 hours of PTO available on Day 1, on top of a biweekly PTO accrual program!
• Individual and family plans for health, dental, & vision insurance, including a generous employer Health Savings Account contribution
• Competitive pay, including shift premium pay for qualifying positions
• Tuition reimbursement
• Attractive Relocation Assistance and Bonus Programs for qualifying positions and/or locations
• Safety and cold weather gear reimbursements
• Discounted home and auto insurance

Onsite fitness centers or fitness reimbursements
The Material Handler is responsible for loading dried distillers' grains, ethanol, corn oil, wet cake feed, distiller's syrup, or biomass into trucks and rail cars. Team members in this position use mechanical equipment, meters or scales as well as computers and software equipment when loading products to ensure a timely delivery and product safety. Based on training provided, the Material Handler may also complete the grading of grain products or biomass.
This is an on-site role located in Cloverdale, IN. Load trucks and rail cars with feed and fuel products of POET bioprocessing facilities using mechanical equipment, meters and scales as required to ensure timely delivery of products.
Assist with grain product or biomass and supply truck unloading functions.
Complete the grading of grain products or biomass using training provided.
Operate large machinery and equipment; Learn, maintain and operate all processes associated with the grains operation including repair and maintenance.
Remove, install, rebuild, lubricate and clean all equipment associated with the grains process.
Be required to work outdoor, weekend, and holidays.
Assist with running the bioprocessing facility scale house and learn required software applications.
Foster a culture of safe behavior and environmental compliance at all times.
Maintain a team environment at all times and champion POET in the community.
Maintain and advance the food safety and quality of POET's products and processes to deliver a best-in-class culture of quality.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Material Handler I: No experience required.
Material Handler II: Documented successful performance as a Material Handler I or equivalent work experience required.

Experience and knowledge in the operation of heavy machinery, skid loaders or other associated heavy loading or material-moving equipment preferred.
Experience in truck loading and unloading, including rail tank car and tanker truck preferred.
Knowledge of the basics of Microsoft Office Suite and the ability of learning new programs.
High level of personal integrity
Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, gloves, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, self-contained breathing system, hazardous material suit, hearing protection, and harness.
Working at extreme heights (approximately 150 ft), in confined spaces, and in extreme temperatures from -20 to +100 degrees Fahrenheit, both indoors and outdoors.
Be able to use the following equipment/tools, with training provided (not all encompassing): various hand tools, skid loader, scoop shovels, pipe wrenches, impact wrench, air hose, and shuttle wagon. Walk indoors and outdoors, sometimes over rough, uneven, or wet/slick surfaces
Climb in & out of Powered Industrial Vehicles
Grip with a force of 40lbs to prep rail cars
Carry up 40lbs, sometimes up stairs, with or without assistance
Pull with a force of up to 120lbs, with or without assistance
During employment, you'll be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

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