Control Room Operator Jobs

ABOUT POET

At POET, it is our mission to be good stewards of the Earth by converting renewable resources to energy and other valuable goods as effectively as humanly possible. For over thirty years our drive and passion to change the world has enabled us to become the largest producer and marketer of bioethanol and leader in bio-based products in the world. Beyond our world-class culture, POET team members enjoy competitive pay and benefits including;

• Discounted home and auto insurance
• Quarterly Profit-Sharing Bonuses, and Bi-Annual Incentive Bonuses
• Competitive pay, including shift premium pay for qualifying positions
• Paid Parental Leave
• Attractive Relocation Assistance and Bonus Programs for qualifying positions and/or locations
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Onsite fitness centers or fitness reimbursements
• Safety and cold weather gear reimbursements
• A multifaceted wellness program encompassing the whole person - mentally, physically, and spiritually
• Excellent work-life balance with a 'family-first' culture
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401K with company match
• Individual and family plans for health, dental, & vision insurance, including a generous employer Health Savings Account contribution

JOB SUMMARY

POET is currently the nation’s 36th largest container exporter, exporting feed products to more than 20 countries. We are excited to have recently acquired a rail-to-container transload facility in Savannah, Georgia! By expanding our footprint, we will continue to drive consistency and demand within several of POET’s key markets for Dakota Gold and NexPro animal feed. Our customers have already come to expect nothing less than the best in food safety, quality and customer service from POET, and we will continue to deliver as a trusted partner!

We are making improvements to enhance our new location and showcase our world-class safety culture. The Control Room Operator is responsible for operating the controls of the transload elevator and maintaining a close working partnership with both production and office team members.

DURING A TYPICAL DAY (IF THERE IS ONE)…

• Work closely with the Yard Supervisor to ensure the production plan is communicated to the team in detail and executed without issue.
• Conduct daily checks of all industrial equipment.
• Carefully observe transload machinery and report any irregularities to the Operations Manager
• Maintain acceptable housekeeping standards within control room.
• Observe regulations surrounding agricultural trade, as provided by onsite training.
• Observe proper PPE (personal protective equipment) and railway safety practices.
• Ensure good communication with the office and leadership teams via updating network system and online SharePoint.
• Report any delays in production to leadership.
• Reports any safety or environmental issues to team leader and/or safety manager.
• Operate controls of transload elevator
• Maintain maximum efficiency in production flow. Coordinate with Yard Supervisor and Jockey Drivers to ensure a constant flow of product with minimal down time.
• Serve as the liaison between office and production team representatives.
• Since we’re all about teamwork and getting the job done, your skill may be put to a lot of other uses!
• Prepare all paperwork needed for production crew each day.

STRENGTHS OF A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills as well as the ability to embrace change.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy as it relates to data entry.
• You know the basics of Microsoft Office Suite. You’re capable of learning new programs.
• Experience in an operating or manufacturing plant environment, terminal operations, or similar environments.
• Knowledge of logistics, trucking industries and ability to handle opening / closing heavy “bulkhead” style doors on a shipping container.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• You are a self-driven, energetic, and a team player.

GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN POET

At POET we believe in developing our team members to their highest potential and recognizing contributions that add value to the organization. Each new team member’s position and compensation are carefully determined by considering their unique qualifications and skillset.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Pushing brooms, shovels, etc.
• Occasionally bending, twisting and turning while lifting weight of less than fifty (50) pounds.
• Culture is king at POET. We’re all on the same team. We always communicate. And we park our egos at the door. These aren’t just slogans on our walls. It’s the way we do things at POET.
• Data entry while seated for greater than one (1) hour.
• Control Occasionally climbing ladders.
• Standing for extended periods of time.
• Culture is king at POET. We’re all on the same team. We always communicate. And we park our egos at the door. These aren’t just slogans on our walls. It’s the way we do things at POET.
• The work environment at POET is dynamic. You should expect a balance between time spent in the office and in the terminal, which may include some physical labor helping your team members.
• Working at heights, in confined spaces and at temperatures from -20 to +100 degrees.
• Specific physical requirements may include:
  • Occasionally lifting weight up to sixty (60) pounds.
  • Control Occasionally climbing ladders.
  • Occasionally bending, twisting and turning while lifting weight of less than fifty (50) pounds.
  • Data entry while seated for greater than one (1) hour.
  • Walking up to two (2) or more miles per day.
  • Pushing brooms, shovels, etc.
  • Working at heights, in confined spaces and at temperatures from -20 to +100 degrees.
  • Standing for extended periods of time.
  • Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Occasionally lifting weight up to sixty (60) pounds.
• Walking up to two (2) or more miles per day.