Ethanol Production Worker- Fort Worth, TX

Req ID: 410538

BASIC PURPOSE: This person will be a member of an operation crew charged with responsibility for safely and effectively operating a loading and unloading facility in Fort Worth, TX.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform the duties of a biodiesel outside operator in a daily operational shift environment, including overtime, holiday, weekends, and nights.
• Operate the facility in a safe and efficient manner and be in compliance with all environmental permits and safety regulations at all times.   
• Perform truck loading and unloading activities on regular basis. 
• Comply with OSHA guidelines and company policy regarding personal protective equipment
• Support railcar unloading activities whenever required, which includes connecting and disconnecting railcars, opening manways if required, and inspecting railcar etc.
• Communicate to supervisory and fellow facility personal relative to the condition of the facility equipment and performance, and provide suggestions for facility improvements. 
• Correct abnormal conditions by taking appropriate corrective action. 
• Monitor all facility equipment on hourly basis, ensuring safe and correct operations, while recording/reporting status updates and pertinent information in the shift logbook. 
• Communicate all pertinent activities to the operation manager on duty. 
• Fill out all forms required for that shift. 
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area. 
• Maintain professional communication and attitude in dealing with all personnel.
• Attend and complete all trainings and safety meetings as required.
• Carry out all other assigned duties. 
• General labor work as needed to maintain a safe work environment.

EDUCTION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Education:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience:
  •  1-2 years of experience in loading and unloading facility is preferred

SKILLS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Skills:
  • Ability to speak, read, and write English. 
  • Basic math skills and computer skills.
  • Knowledgeable about safety requirements.
  • Willingness to support all Health, Safety, Security and Environmental policies, procedures and programs including random drug and alcohol testing.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Ability to respond in emergency situations and ensure strict adherence to all safety practices and procedures.
  • Ability to handle stress.
  • Ability to work as a part of a team. 
• Typical Physical Demands:
  • Must be willing to work a rotating shift schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and on-call shifts as dictated by business needs.
  • Position requires the ability to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to work outdoors, indoors, and periodically in dusty environments.
  • Must be willing to work outside in inclement weather (work environment will be 90% Outdoors and 10% Indoors)
  • Must have the ability to operate a forklift.
  • This position requires a normal range of hearing and vision (color, acuity, distance, and depth).   
  • Ability to ascend and descend stairs, ladders, and work in elevated areas of the terminal with or without accommodation. 
  • Must reside within 60 minutes of the facility or be willing to relocate without assistance. 
  • Must have valid driver license.

Job Function(s): Musket

Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores is the industry-leading travel stop network in the United States. For more than 55 years, we’ve provided customers with highway hospitality and “Clean Places, Friendly Faces.” We’re passionate about serving drivers with clean, modern facilities stocked with fuel, food and supplies. We offer meals from popular restaurant chains, trucking supplies, showers and everything needed to get back on the road quickly. The Love’s Family of Companies includes:

• Gemini Motor Transport, one of the industry’s safest trucking fleets
• Speedco, the light mechanical and trucking service specialists
• Musket, a rapidly growing, Houston-based commodities supplier and trader
• Trillium, a Houston-based alternative fuels expert