Biodiesel Operator, loader

Chevron • Mason City, IA

134d

About The Position

Chevron Renewable Energy Group is accepting online applications for the position of Biodiesel Operator, Loader, through October 2nd, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. CST (Central Standard Time). Operates and monitors company plants and facilities, typically Upstream facilities after primary separation and processing (such as gas and co-gen plants) and Downstream & Chemical refineries and plants. Monitors process variables, troubleshoots, and performs interventions to maintain operating performance.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent.
• Ability to operate forklift, lull, rail mover, pallet jack, and rail switches.
• Working knowledge of soy oil and biodiesel processing, as well as BQ-9000 requirements.
• Knowledge of arithmetic and its application.
• 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.
• Be available for work and overtime as required.
• Provide personal contact information to customers on an as-needed basis for official business purposes.

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of experience in load-out operations or several years of experience in shipping and receiving.
• Basic computer skills, accounting skills, good written and oral communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to operate the loadout computer/electronic systems.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for verifying product quality before the product leaves and reaches the customer.
• Maintain a BQ-9000-compliant shipping and receiving system complete with appropriate documentation and work instructions.
• Plan and schedule biodiesel load-out functions to meet customer demands in the most efficient manner while maintaining product quality.
• Inventory and purchase products as needed.
• 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.
• Visually 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.
• Preparing railcars and trucks for loading and offloading.
• Safely loading and offloading product for shipment into railcars and trucks.
• Inspecting the product for quality indicators when loading and offloading.
• Sample loaded product as necessary for retention and quality purposes.
• For each shipped, received, or produced item, fill out the appropriate paperwork to ensure correct inventories are maintained and forward said paperwork to required parties while keeping copies of the paperwork for on-site filing.
• Perform general facility maintenance and housekeeping at the load-out facilities.
• Help to verify load-out instrumentation to ensure its proper function.
• Generate daily shipment reports.
• 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.
• Assist with manufacturing, packaging, and load-out of specialty oil products.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED