Reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager or designate, the Corn Room responsible for direct examination of grains to ensure that quality standards are met. Requiring a high level of attention to detail, the Corn Room Coordinator is responsible for strictly adhering to the organization's quality assurance policies and identifying defects in order to filter the grains from the production chain. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Minimum Qualifications and Skills
- Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
- Must work in accordance with our health & safety program.
- Able to work independently or with a co-worker to ensure delivery procedures are followed.
- Demonstrated:
o self direction with minimal supervision,
o teamwork and problem-solving skills, and
o proficiency in all forms of written communications.
- Proven positive attitude.
Core Competencies
Accountability/Dependability- Adaptability
- Communication
- Continuous Improvement
- Critical Thinking
- Customer Focus
- Decision Making/Judgement
- Detail Oriented
- Development and Continuous Learning
- Emotional Intelligence
- Energy & Stress Management
- Ethics/Integrity
- Equipment Operation
- Mathematical Reasoning
- Networking/Relationship Building
- Problem Solving
- Quality Orientation
- Resourcefulness
- Result Focus
- Teamwork
Responsibilities
Coordinate shipping and receiving of product and coordination of tasks including:
- Communicate with truck drivers to coordinate grains receiving and direct truck traffic.
- Scale in incoming corn and co-product trucks.
- Verify scheduled loads with electronic schedule.
- Remove distiller’s grain and grain debris from Grains area using brooms, shovels, and auto sweeper.
- Professional and courteous conduct and communication during all interactions.
- Be able to work independently and as part of a team in order to complete tasks.
- Must fully participate in the training required to perform the position.
- Attend the required shift rotation.
- Inspect production material as assigned for defects as trained.
- Perform other duties as delegated and assigned.
Health & Safety Aspects
The successful candidate must comply with the health and safety rules defined in IGPC Ethanol’s Employee Handbook. The candidate must comply with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and use all equipment, protective devices and/or clothing required by IGPC Ethanol Inc.
Use of the following clothing and personal protective equipment is required:
- 100% Cotton or FR rated Clothing
- Long Sleeve Shirt
- IGPC approved safety work boot (CSA approved; steel toed, minimum 6” high etc.)
- Hard hat (except in clearly defined office areas)
- Safety Glasses
- Hearing protection (where required)
- High visibility clothing (uniform/vest/coat)
- Respiratory protection (where required)
- Other PPE as required
The successful candidate must be aware of vehicle traffic, such as fork-lifts, pay loaders, and tractor trailers.
Mental and Physical Effort
The position requires multi-tasking while maintaining focus of all steps in the process. The Corn Room Coordinator must display strong attention to detail, and demonstrate strong organizational skills.- The Corn Room Coordinator must be able to work independently and demonstrate a high level of professionalism at all times.
- At times can be moderately physically demanding. Physical Requirements include walking, standing, climbing stairs and ladders, sweeping, and shoveling grains.
- Auditory distractions may include conversations between colleagues, phones ringing, alarms sounding, motors running, and other loud noises. Visual distractions may include movement of people, vehicles, or objects.
- Communication is essential so candidate will need to have effective verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to prioritize tasks/situations and recognize when to self-address or escalate to management.
Working Conditions
Outdoor activities are performed in areas with heavy equipment and rotating machinery.- Outdoor activity in all weather conditions.
- From time to time will be exposed to long work hours and potential non-standard shifts.
- Will work both in an office and warehouse/storage setting and throughout the facility as required.