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ABOUT POET BIOPRODUCTS
JOB SUMMARY
A TYPICAL DAY
THIS JOB MAY BE FOR YOU IF…
GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN POET
WORK ENVIRONMENT & BENEFITS
ABOUT POET
At POET, it is our mission to be good stewards of the Earth by converting renewable resources to energy and other valuable goods as effectively as humanly possible. For over thirty years our drive and passion to change the world has enabled us to become the largest producer and marketer of bioethanol and leader in biobased products in the world. Beyond our world-class culture, POET team members enjoy competitive pay and benefits including;
- Health, dental, & vision insurance
- A multifaceted wellness program encompassing the whole person – mentally, physically, and spiritually. We support health freedoms and personal choices.
- 401K with company match
- Premium pay for qualifying positions
- Quarterly profit sharing
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Onsite fitness centers or fitness reimbursements
- Safety and cold weather gear, and more!
ABOUT POET BIOPRODUCTS
Our 33 biorefining facilities produce 3 billion gallons of bioethanol, 14 billion pounds of Dakota Gold distillers grain animal feed and nearly 1 billion pounds of our Voila corn oil. That’s a lot of product! We also provide plant-based products like CO2 for the food and beverage industry and purified alcohol for use in products ranging from food and beverage ingredients and personal care products to cleaning supplies, hand sanitizer and industrial bioethanol. POET also produces JIVE, a product that contributes to more sustainable roadways by using plant-based ingredients to help recycle old asphalt. It is our role at POET Bioproducts to market and transport, as efficiently as possible, our high-quality products from our bioprocessing facilities to our valued customers who happen to be located all over the globe. We use trucks, trains, barges, containers and ocean vessels to make this happen.
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JOB SUMMARY
As a Rail Logistics Specialist, it will be your job to help coordinate the logistics of our rail fleet, evaluate railcar maintenance and repairs reports, and negotiate the best deals with railroads. You will also track and trace our railcars to ensure our products get delivered to our customers and the railcars get back to our bioprocessing facilities in an efficient manner. Sound intimidating? Don’t worry. If you are a problem solver, detail oriented, a good team player, effective communicator and are looking for an opportunity with a strong, growing company in an exciting industry, we can provide you all the necessary training and tools to be successful.
A TYPICAL DAY
- Assisting with the tactical day to day activities of POET’s railcar fleet.
- Work with POET’s strategic marketing teams on efficient use of POET’s railcar fleet.
- Actively monitoring the movements of our rail fleet using internal tools and railroad resources.
- Frequently asking yourself questions such as: where do the railcars need to be? Where are they now and how soon will they be coming back? Always working on utilizing our fleet the best we can.
- Consistent interaction with railroads on rail performance and expectations.
- Working with railroads on rail rates and finding the most cost-effective options for our team.
- Working with our bioprocessing facilities on inspections of cars, maintenance and repair expectations and loadout expectations.
- Resolve customer discrepancies when necessary.
- Since we’re all about teamwork and getting the job done, your skill may be put to a lot of other uses!
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THIS JOB MAY BE FOR YOU IF…
- You enjoy all aspects of railroad operations and are naturally interested in how railroads and railcar fleets work and operate.
- You have familiarity with railcar fleet operations. You enjoy making sure the railcars are ready for use and utilized effectively across our system.
- You enjoy optimizing processes and finding creative ways to utilize our fleet.
- You always want to get the best value for the company and customer.
- You enjoy solving problems. You don’t get flustered when things don’t go according to plan. You love taking on challenges and finding creative solutions.
- You like helping people. You’re patient and level-headed. You really enjoy exceeding someone else’s expectations.
- You communicate effectively. You write well. You speak articulately. You’re comfortable communicating in writing and on the phone.
- You pay attention to the details. For you, anything worth doing is worth doing right, every time.
- You’re a learner. You’re not afraid of taking on new things and stretching yourself. You’re not afraid to ask questions as you’re always looking to improve.
- You have a Bachelor’s degree or similar real-world rail logistics experience that may include rail dispatching, working with a railroad, railcar fleet coordination or management, or you may have experience in railcar repair and maintenance.
- You know the basics of Microsoft Office Suite. You’re capable of learning new programs.
GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN POET
At POET we believe in developing our team members to their highest potential and recognizing contributions that add value to the organization. Each new team member’s position and compensation are carefully determined by considering their unique qualifications and skillset.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & BENEFITS
- Culture is king at POET. We’re all on the same team. We always communicate. And we park our egos at the door. These aren’t just slogans on our walls. It’s our code.
- We have an open work environment. No offices. We’re all in this together and we work close together.
- We work hard. We play hard. We have frequent team events. Bowling, karaoke, golf, obstacle course, trap shooting, and yes, lots of pot lucks!
- Not much physical labor as most of your time will be in the office at your desk where you can sit or stand.
- We offer competitive pay, full benefits, 401K with company match, profit sharing, performance-based bonus opportunities, on-going training and tuition reimbursement.
- At POET, we want you to live a healthy, happy and balanced life so you’ll have access to an onsite state-of-the-art fitness center, natural wellness options and several opportunities to contribute to a better world as a volunteer.
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POET is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). POET complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding hiring and employment. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
