Biodiesel Operator, Loader

Specialty Operations business unit is accepting online applications for the position of Biodiesel Operator Loader at our Danville IL plant through October 23rd 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (CST)

The purpose of this position is to ensure that quality product is shipped and received from the facility in the most efficient manner.

Loading/ Unloading Material

• Perform load-out functions including:

• Safely loading product for shipment into railcars and trucks
• Inspecting product for quality indicators while loading
• Sample loaded product as necessary for retention and quality purposes
• Connecting/disconnecting hoses to trucks tanks and other storage units

• Responsible for verifying product quality before the product leaves and reaches the customer.
• Maintain shipping and receiving system complete with appropriate documentation and work instructions.
• Help to verify load-out instrumentation to ensure its proper function.

Quality Control

• Monitor and continually improve quality control in all aspects of biodiesel plant shipping and receiving operations.
• Acquire label and store retained product samples.
• Visually inspect retained samples for product quality before releasing the shipment.

• Inspect and test the quality of incoming raw material shipments prior to their release for use in the plant; follow established testing procedures and accurately report the results.

Other frequent duties:

• Perform general facility maintenance and housekeeping at the load-out facilities.
• Generate daily shipment reports.
• Tracking shipment details and organizing receipts.
• Follow all safety regulations for any work area and encourage others to do the same.
• Follow all safety guidelines regulated by REG OSHA or other regulatory agencies.

Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Ability to operate forklift
• Knowledge of arithmetic and its application
• Be available for work and overtime as required
• High school education or equivalent.
• Valid Drivers license
• General knowledge of computers basic mechanical skills and good communication skills. Ability to climb semi-truck loading ladders. Willingness to work in extreme outdoor elements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously to meet deadlines
• 6-12 months general work experience preferred. Previous shipping and receiving experience preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job requires mental alertness at all time to assure safety and accuracy in all functions. There is stress related to meeting production deadlines.

Standing: Continuous (67% to 100%)

Sitting: Occasional (1% to 33%)

Walking: Continuous (67% to 100%)

Bending/Stooping: Occasional (1% to 33%)

Reaching above the shoulders: Frequent (34% to 66%)

Kneeling: Occasional (1% to 33%)

Pushing/Pulling: Frequent (34% to 66%)

Climbing: Occasional (1% to 33%)

Repetitive hand movements consist of firm grasping with the right and/or left hand. Fine manipulation (computer).

This job also requires the following: working at heights being around moving machinery and vehicles driving automotive equipment and wearing personal protective equipment (respiratory protective equipment mask face shield hardhat gloves acid/base resistant clothing ability to lift at least 75lbs. Goggles safety glasses earplugs etc.) and ability to tolerate extended period of physical effort.

EXPOSURES:

Exposures may include methanol sodium methylate soybean oil hydrochloric acid caustic soda methyl esters fatty acid glycerin dyes scents dust water dirt weather temperature extremes and medium to high noise levels.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This position requires some flexibility in working hours to assure effective product shipment. The employee will have the ability to move freely throughout the facilities in order to direct and conduct a variety of activities. The employee will be subject to continuous exposure to marked changes in temperature humidity soybean meal oil dust and high noise levels.

Relocation Options:

Relocation will not be considered.

International Considerations:

Expatriate assignments will not be considered.

IMPORTANT NOTE

As part of the application process you will be required to take an assessment that measures aptitude and work styles. We recommend you allow approx. 45 minutes to complete the assessment in one sitting. If you need to exit your progress will be saved.

You will be immediately directed to the testing portal upon submittal of your application at which point you will have72 hours (about 3 days)to complete the online assessment.

Once complete your assessment score will be valid for 180 days. Should you re-apply for another Job Requisition within this timeframe that includes the Operations Assessment you will be required to complete the application process and then click on the assessment link. This will resubmit your previous results.

Regulatory Disclosure for US positions:

• The compensation and reference to benefits for this role is listed on this posting in compliance with applicable law. Please note that the compensation and benefits listed below are only applicable for U.S. payroll offers.
• The anticipated hourly wage for this position is $25.69.
• Chevron offers competitive compensation and benefits programs which includes but is not limited to variable pay health care coverage retirement plan protection coverage time off and leave programs training and development opportunities and a range of allowances connected to specific work situations.
• Details are available at Regulatory notice:

  Chevron is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religious creed sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression national origin or ancestry age mental or physical disability medical condition reproductive health decision-making military or veteran status political preference marital status citizenship genetic information or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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