Commodity Handler

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 17,000 people globally.

Loads and Unloads Product:

• Loads final product on to trucks and railcars in order to ensure timely delivery of all handled products
• Unloads grain trucks and railcars as needed in order to meet the plant’s daily production schedules
• Inspects material handling equipment and performs routine adjustments and minor maintenance as needed
• Reports any equipment issues to Shift Leaders in a timely fashion
• Ensures compliance with Company safety rules and wears proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) as required in fulfillment of assigned responsibilities
• Ensures work area is kept clean and free from safety hazards which requires regular bending and occasional lifting
• Completes tasks as assigned by the plant Superintendents or Shift Leaders

Equipment Operation

• Operate front end loader and skid steer as needed to facilitate loading vehicles
• Operate locomotive to position rail cars and provide direction to locomotive operator
• Work safely in a rail yard, communicating moves, connecting cars and operating switch gear.

Communications, Teamwork, Training:

• Communicates in an open, cooperative and constructive manner in order to successfully resolve all identified issues
• Demonstrates teamwork skills by supporting and assisting others as needed or assigned; willingly accepts and shares miscellaneous tasks as assigned
• Actively participates in Shift/Team activities including complying with best practices, standard operating procedures, development and maintenance and continuous improvement efforts
• Actively participates in job-related training as required

Additional Information for the job

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

- Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
- 401k with Company Match
- Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Hybrid work available (not applicable to all roles)

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Equal employment opportunity (EEO)

Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us