Material Handler - VERBIO North America Corporation : Job Details

Material Handler Nevada, IA Verbio is seeking a highly motivated, self-driven Material handler, for its biomethane and ethanol production facility located at 59219 Lincoln Highway, Nevada, IA 50201. About Verbio At the Nevada, IA location, VERBIO plans to produce biomethane (renewable natural gas) from baled crop residues and corn-based ethanol. The plant is currently operating & producing methane gas from corn stover digestion. Occurring in the 4th quarter of 2022 there will be an expansion of the biomethane process as the corn-based ethanol facilities are being retrofitted and will be brought online. Verbio will be producing renewable natural gas, ethanol, and organic liquid fertilizer products from the ethanol process along with humus a soil conditioner Position Purpose You will be responsible for supply chain movement throughout the plant, unloading stover bales from trucks to storage for processing, and loading stover bales from storage to processing line. This involves working with our supply scheduler, process technicians, and the logistics team to optimize the flow of material. This is a full-time hourly position including health, dental, vision, 401(k), vacation, and other employee benefits. Essential Functions

• Load corn oil, humus, and all other products into shipping trucks or railcars for customer transport.
• Operate power industrial equipment to unload stover bales from trucks to storage and from storage to processing line.
• Generate Bills of Lading and communicate back to operations for data entry into our ERP system.
• Ensure warehouses and process areas open to the outside are clean and dust is controlled per environmental requirements.
• Work with process technicians and the logistics team.
• Actively participate in crew and department activities, which may include definition of best practices, SOP development, maintenance, training, continuous improvement efforts and standardization.
• Implement, adhere to, and recommend changes to ISO standards.
• Work in an organized and safe manner; address safety, GMP and housekeeping concerns to ensure a safe and clean workplace.
• Communicate verbally, and in writing, about division of tasks, shift turnover, email, problem resolution, feedback, process documentation, etc.
• Perform chemical inventories on a reoccurring basis and communicate status.
• Work with the team leaders to ensure critical routine duties are tracked and completed on time.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Support outage planning activities.
• Support improvement in shift change communication.
• Willing to be fit tested, hearing tested, and complete a respiration test if needed.
• Provide backup support to other roles as needed.
• Additional duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Education
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication and organizational skills
• Minimum 1 year of experience in an industrial setting
• Multiple Schedules available. Days and or 12-hour rotating shift that includes nights, holidays, and weekends within the Nevada Plant.
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Ability to do moderate to heavy lifting (55 lbs.)
• Ability to define, write, and follow Standard Operating Procedures
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and coordinate activities
• Strong team player with an ability to work closely with all functional teams within the plant
• Self-starter with systematic decision making, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills
• Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations

What We Offer

• An interesting job in an ambitious team in a sustainable and growing economic environment
• Competitive compensation package
• Full benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), vacation, and other employee benefits

VERBIO North America is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.