Shipping & Receiving Operator — Ethanol Plant

Job overview

Shipping & Receiving Operator — Ethanol Plant is an onsite, full-time role in Lakota, IA, working a 12-hour rotating day shift. Compensation is not specified; the posting says market-specific pay will be provided during recruiting. Valero describes its work as producing essential fuels and products and advancing the future of energy. The operator handles raw material receiving and product loading at the plant, supporting production quantity and quality. Accurate sampling, weighing, equipment operation, and rail and truck coordination help move corn, ethanol, and distiller’s grains safely and efficiently.

What you'll do

• Operate processes for corn receiving and storage, product storage, unloading, and loading
• unload corn from trucks and railcars
• load ethanol and distiller’s grains into trucks, railcars, and containers
• take product samples
• operate the scale house, meters, and bulk weighers
• move railcars with a locomotive or rail mover
• operate front-end loaders and lifts
• participate in safety, health, and environmental programs
• perform preventive maintenance and housekeeping
• monitor equipment and coordinate rail movements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

shipping & receiving operator

ethanol plant

corn receiving

ethanol loading

railcar movement

heavy equipment

scale house

12-hour rotating day shift

lakota ia

valero

401(k) match

healthcare and wellness

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) match up to 7%, plus an additional discretionary 3% annual company contribution
• healthcare and wellness programs
• annual bonus program.

Why this role

Works a 12-hour rotating day shift. Requires a high school diploma or GED; experience with railcars and heavy equipment is preferred. The posting lists a 401(k) match and healthcare and wellness programs.

About the employer

Valero is hiring for this role. Industry: Ethyl Alcohol Manufacturing. Sector: 32.