Operator I

SUMMARY OF COMPANY:

BioUrja Port of Brownsville develops commodity logistics solutions that add value and improve efficiency in the physical supply chain. Our business is concentrated around the safe and reliable operation of equipment, product transloading, grains storage, and other shipping activity at the terminal. 

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Operator position is responsible for the day-to-day operations for handling of grain and feed ingredients onsite with BioUrja located in the Port of Brownsville.  Periodic involvement on sugar transloading and other transloading activities, also located onsite.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understand training and expectations of grain and feed handling and operations with SAFETY and ENVIRONMENT being of highest priority.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and operations excellence.
• Maintain and observe safety culture required by the organization.
• Competently communicate with the Location Managers for all relevant information needed to meet key objectives.
• Skilled in heavy equipment and conveyors handling and operations but not limited to projects on site.
• Periodic utility operator to assist on the sugar production side of the business.
• Housekeeping/maintenance.
• Daily inspections and monitoring of scales, recognizing, and reporting of deficiencies, short comings, and safety issues.
• Other duties which are deemed critical and necessary to transloading operations or Sugar/grain as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of High School diploma or equivalent. 
• Background in Ethanol operations and procedures required.
• Must be able to work indoors or outdoors in any weather condition.
• Must be able to work during any shift, including days, if needed nights, weekends, and holidays as assigned.
• Adherence to safety procedures/guidelines at all times.
• The position requires punctuality, consistent attendance, self-direction, and work collaboratively in a team environment for the success of the operations.
• Able to read, speak and write English.
• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish
• Sitting – at a desk or computer station, standing, walking, speaking, hearing – frequent.
• Ability to bend, stoop, twist, and lift-frequent. 
• Gripping, reaching, writing, data entry, handling (paper, files, etc.) – frequent.
• Able to work under stressful conditions at times.
• Climbing - able to go up and down stairs without the fear of heights.
• Position will require a minimum of 40 hours per week unless otherwise directed by supervisor.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive Salary.
• Comprehensive Benefits (medical, dental, vision, life).
• 401(k)/ Retirement savings. 
• Friendly Work Environment. 
• Paid-Time Off/Holidays.

EEO STATEMENT:

BioUrja Port of Brownsville is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

BioUrja Port of Brownsville participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. 

BioUrja Port of Brownsville is not currently accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at BioUrja Port of Brownsville, via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at BioUrja Port of Brownsville in any form without a valid written agreement in place for that specific position will be deemed the sole property of BioUrja Port of Brownsville. As a result, no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by BioUrja Port of Brownsville.