Job Description

Seasonal Harvest Worker-1

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 18,000 people globally.

Job Description

• Unload grain and grain by-products from trucks.
• Opening gates and doors on trucks
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and facility
• Must be able to distinguish different products and report any abnormities to supervisor
• Be able to work a combination of 8, 10, & 12 hour shifts consisting of days, nights & weekends.
• Work is physically demanding, dirty and exposed to outside elements
• Follow instructions of Superintendent, Assistant or Lead
• Follow all LDC safety rules and procedures
• Must have adequate knowledge of all SHE policies
• Responsible for a clean work area, clean facility and general maintenance (housekeeping)
• Must wear all required PPE for the jobs being performed
• Assist in all areas of the facility as needed

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable and experienced in the use of hand tools, power tools, chain falls, cable pullers (come-alongs), grinders, drill presses, etc
• Must be able to work over water on grain barges in wet conditions, handling lines and opening/closing barge lids
• Must have ability to work from ladders and scaffolds at heights at times with personal fall protection
• Be able to lift and carry a minimum of 75 lbs.
• Must be able to work in dusty conditions
• Must be able to work frequently in inclement weather including rain, ice, wind and the heat
• Must be aware and attentive to surroundings which may include automatic starting conveyors belts, bucket elevators, drag chain and other moving machinery
• Must be able to climb, bend, kneel, squat, and crawl occasionally and stand and walk for extended periods of time

Additional Information

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 - Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles)

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.

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.

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

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