Scalehouse Technician

We are seeking an experienced, ambitious, result-driven Scalehouse Technician.

Reports to: Logistics Manager

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Schedule: Day shift
Who is Aztalan Bio?

Aztalan’s story is just beginning, and you can be part of it!  ClonBio Group acquired Wisconsin’s largest ethanol plant in 2022 located in the village of Aztalan, just outside Jefferson, WI.  The facility will process 40 million bushels of locally grown feed corn per year, turning that into food-grade corn oil, vegetable protein concentrates and isolates for food applications, aquaculture feeds, renewable natural gas, organic fertilizer, ethanol, and dietary fiber for foods, among other things.  We are scheduled to start the facility in the fall of 2023 and are currently hiring!

Aztalan’s sister facility, Pannonia Bio in Hungary is one of the most technologically advanced grain biorefineries in the world.  Over the next several years, Aztalan will invest hundreds of millions of dollars into a biorefinery transformation every bit as innovative as Pannonia’s but uniquely suited to Wisconsin’s strengths.  Aztalan Bio is owned by ClonBio Group who is family-owned and invests in their people for long-term success.  We have a dedicated internal team of engineers and scientists from 23 countries and 5 continents, an investment in people that explains why ClonBio’s biorefineries are so technologically advanced.

Position Overview

The Scalehouse Technician at Aztalan Bio is responsible for weighing, sampling and grading all inbound and outbound deliveries. The person in this role will ensure that incoming deliveries are of the proper quality level to be processed in the plant. In addition, the Lab / Scalehouse Technician will confirm that all ethanol and corn by-products leaving the facility are up to Aztalan Bio’s quality standards.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Properly weigh, sample, and grade inbound and outbound products to ensure specifications are met.
• Operate computerized scales (SAP software system) to ensure accuracy.
• Prepare scale receipts and enter deliveries into the database.
• Monitor contracts, invoices, and other documents for customer signatures, following up with customers to ensure signatures are executed.
• Interface with QA/QC laboratory to ensure QA/QC policies and procedures are being followed.
• Inspect equipment daily to ensure tools are properly calibrated and working efficiently.
• Provide excellent customer service while displaying a positive and professional attitude.
• Ensure the business office and scale area are maintained in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
• Participates in safety, health, and environmental programs.
• Other tasks as defined by supervisor.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Two (2) years of related experience operating automated scales to weigh and grade grading products.
• Basic math skills are required.
• Customer service skills working with truck drivers.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business and technical procedures.
• Experience with standard computer software programs like Microsoft Office Suite.

 

Work Environment & Physical Demands (choose only the ones that apply)

• Noise level in the work environment is moderate. Occasional exposure to high noise levels
• Subject to extreme outside environmental conditions including extreme temperatures.
• Employee may be exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and chemicals used in the process
• Personal Protective Equipment such as safety glasses, steel-toed boots, flame-resistant clothing, and hearing protection will regularly be required (or may be required)
• Regularly required to walk, sit, talk, and hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and may occasionally be required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and may occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Aztalan Bio LLC 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.