Operator Trainee - Reserve, LA

Job Description

• Training to oversee all operations related to unloading, ensuring operating efficiency and maintaining commodity quality, including Specialty Grain & By-product Procedures.
• Training to develop a comprehensive understanding of all plant rules, procedures, and practices.
• Training to ensure a safe work environment for all employees by promoting and enforcing plant rules, procedures, and practices.
• Attend monthly safety meetings to stay informed and contribute to safety initiatives. Attend or lead daily safety toolbox meetings.
• Familiarize oneself with the employee handbook to adhere to company policies.
• Training to understand and comply with all operating permits such as air and water quality, fleeting, weighing, etc.
• Training to be responsible for filling out facility permits including hot work, compressed air, confined space entry, confined space entry, grain storage structure entry, lockout/tagout, etc.
• Training to maintain proper fleeting (arrangement and movement) of barges. If unsure of fleet requirements, ask for assistance from the Superintendent.
• Training to supervise the unloading of barges and rail cars, checking weights and comparing them to origin weights if available. Notifying the shift superintendent of any discrepancies.
• Training to coordinate the ordering of barges/rail and release of empties, communicating any concerns to the Plant Superintendent or traffic department regarding deliveries or fleet management.
• Training to bin grain as directed by the shift superintendent, considering quality, toxin levels, etc.
• Training to keep complete records of all unloaded commodities and update the inventory system accordingly throughout the shift. Ensure re-examinations are conducted as needed and complete status reports accurately, with house soundings 530AM/PM (updated ELS and Bin Board) completed with mix and additional unloads 0700.
• Training to maintain an updated board with storage bin information including new commodities and grades.
• Training to directly communicate any operational problems to the shift superintendent for timely resolution.
• Training to relay all pertinent rail information to the Railroad, both inbound and outbound.
• Training to prioritize unloading shipping bins whenever possible.
• Training to ensure barge unload times adhere to advised billed weights (all barge unloads should be completed within an average of 45-55,000 bushels per hour; notify the outside supervisor if discrepancies occur).
• Training to complete all required paperwork accurately and daily.
• Participate actively in morning safety meetings to discuss safety issues and strategies.
• Request shift superintendent to review any daily required paperwork prior to sending off.

• Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
• Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

• Paid time off including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

• : $26.78
• Ref ID: #LI-DNI