Careers

Green Plains Renewable Energy's mission is to become a leader in the production of renewable energy, while increasing the value of our shareholder's investments, enhancing our local and national economies, and improving the lives of our neighbors and employees. We are seeking exceptional team members who possess drive and motivation to succeed.

In addition to a competitive salary and a friendly work environment, we offer exceptional benefits, including health, dental, vision, and a 401K Retirement Plan. Green Plains Renewable Energy Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer(EOE).

  • Bluffton

    No postings at this time.

  • Central City

    • Senior Accountant

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      Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc., a publicly-traded ethanol production company (stock symbol: GPRE), is currently seeking a Senior Accountant to work at our Central City, Nebraska ethanol facility.

      Job Summary

      Responsible for the various daily, weekly, and monthly financial reporting functions, including but not limited to review and postings of payable, receivable and payroll transactions.

      Essential Functions

      • Review and post commodity and accounts payable batches to include proper commodity settlement, receipt verification, sales tax accuracy, and authorizations.
      • Research and resolve vendor calls regarding accounts payable.
      • Verify and apply cash receipts to A/R transactions.
      • Generate and print accounts payable and commodity payable checks.
      • Prepare inventory reconciliations, month-end work papers and other monthly duties as assigned.
      • Verify and enter daily bank transactions.
      • Other duties as may be assigned to accomplish the safe and timely day-to-day operations within the administrative office.

      Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

      • Two-year accounting/business degree and 3-5 years accounting experience preferred.
      • Attention to detail
      • Ability to multi task
      • Ability to work with all levels of staff (co-workers and management)
      • Excellent Microsoft and Excel software skills
      • Accurate data entry skills
      • Excellent  phone and verbal communication skills
      • Basic knowledge of modern clerical practices

      Green Plains Central City, LLC offers competitive pay; a generous benefit package; paid holidays, vacation and sick time; a retirement savings plan; flexible spending accounts; and a business casual attire work environment.

      Interested applicants please send resume via email to:  careers@gpreinc.com or by mail to:

      Green Plains Central City, LLC

      Attn: Human Resources

      214 20th Street

      Central City, NE 68826

      All potential employees of Green Plains Central City, LLC will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check prior to employment.

      Equal Opportunity Employer

      To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Other duties may be assigned.

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  • Como Grain

    No postings at this time.

  • Corporate Headquarters

    • Merchandising Assistant

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      Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc., an ethanol production company (stock symbol: GPRE), has an immediate need for Merchandising Assistant at our Corporate office in Omaha, Nebraska.

      The Merchandising Assistant is responsible for working with the merchandiser(s) to ensure appropriate entry and execution of contracts, timely invoicing and payments of shipments and coordination of truck/rail movements to counterparties.

      Job Summary and Responsibilities

      • Enter contracts into risk management system
      • Work with counterparties to ensure appropriate application and entry of shipments into system
      • Ensure timely invoicing and settlement of shipments
      • Ensure appropriate payment of third party charges including freight, brokerage, etc.
      • Work with credit manager and customer to determine status of overdue accounts
      • Maintenance of customer files and general filing as required
      • Assist in month-end inquiries

       Education and Experience

      • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Agribusiness or related field preferred
      • Excellent customer service, communication and organization skills
      • Strong mathematical and computation skills
      • Intermediate Excel skills and experience with other Microsoft Office products

       Qualifications

      • Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
      • Ability to work independently
      • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
      • Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with both internal and external customers
      • Ability to work with urgency and deadlines
      • Ability to multi-task and to prioritize different requests
      • Excellent organizational and follow-up skills 

       

      Green Plains Renewable Energy offers competitive pay; a generous benefit package; paid holidays, vacation and sick time; a retirement savings plan; flexible spending accounts; a business casual attire work environment; and free parking.

      Interested applicants, please send resume via email to:  careers@gpreinc.com

      or by mail to:

      Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc.

      Attn:  Human Resources

      9420 Underwood Avenue, Suite 100

      Omaha, Nebraska  68114         

      All potential employees of Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc. will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check prior to employment.

      Equal Opportunity Employer 

      To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Other duties may be assigned.

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    • Project Engineer

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      Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc., an ethanol production company (stock symbol: GPRE), is currently seeking a Project Engineer at the Omaha, Nebraska office.

      Job Summary and Responsibilities:

      • Reports to Director of Engineering
      • Works with GPRE plant management to develop capital project scope of work, cost estimate, and justification
      • Manages all aspects of project execution including equipment procurement, construction management
      • Manages project budgets and schedules
      • Assists plant management in troubleshooting operations as needed
      • Develops process improvement concepts for future projects
      • Assists in developing operations and engineering reports
      • Analyzes plant data to develop process optimization objectives

      Requirements:

      • BS in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering preferred
      • 3-7 years of chemical, ethanol or utility experience
      • Must be willing to travel up to 50% (most trips are day trips from Omaha)
      • Some proficiency with AutoCAD preferred
      • Must be proficient with Microsoft Excel
      • Good written and oral communications skills

       

      Green Plains Renewable Energy offers competitive pay; a generous benefit package; paid holidays, vacation and sick time; a retirement savings plan; flexible spending accounts; a business casual attire work environment; and free parking

      Interested applicants, please send resume via email to: careers@gpreinc.com

      or by mail to:

      Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc.

      Attn: Human Resources

      9420 Underwood Ave., Ste. 100

      Omaha, NE 68114

      All potential employees of Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc. will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check prior to employment.

      Equal Opportunity Employer

      To perform this job successful, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.

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  • Dyer Grain

    No postings at this time.

  • Essex Grain

    No postings at this time.

  • Everly Grain

    • Grain Origination Manager

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      Position Responsibilities

      The Origination Manager’s responsibilities include supervision, safety and maintenance, recordkeeping, merchandising, grain origination profitability and sales, and other duties as assigned by management.

      The origination manager will maintain a positive attitude that promotes team work within the company and a favorable image of the company.

      Supervision

      Supervision involves supervising assigned areas to achieve the department’s goals.

      1. Supervise the storage and conditioning of all grains

      2. Coordinate with location managers to receive all grain volume measurements, grain temperature measurements, and condition reports when needed

      3. Coordinate truck transportation for on-farm grain pick up and delivery

      4. Supervise and coordinate truck and rail grain shipments from the elevator

      5. Supervisor grain originator.

      Safety and Maintenance

      The origination manager will uphold safety and maintenance policies and regulations.

      1. Ensure that department facilities and equipment meet all federal, state, and OSHA regulations; and company insurance requirements

      2. Receive no OSHA, state, or federal citations

      3. Inform all employees and customers of safe product handling and operating procedures

      4. Maintain and update monthly a maintenance schedule for all department facilities and equipment

      5. Comply with the current Safety Program

      6. Ensure all department staff participates in company safety and right-to-know meetings

      7. Ensure all department staff have read and understood the Emergency Action Plan and the Hazard Communication Plan; a signature from every employee is required

      Recordkeeping

      Recordkeeping involves maintaining accurate records, including a consolidated daily position record and grain related records, and developing and maintaining a working knowledge of grain industry requirements.

      Maintain consolidated daily position record

      1. Ensure record is accurate and current

      2. Coordinate with regional DPR bookkeeping

      Maintain grain-related records

      1. Maintain accurate grain-related records and documents such as:

            - Warehouse receipts

            - Grain settlements

            - Grain Bank receipts

            - Scale tickets

            - Grading and discounts

            - Deferred payments

            - Grain checkoffs

            - Priced Later contracts

            - Hedge accounts, both patron and company

      Develop and maintain a working knowledge of grain industry requirements

      1. Comply with rules and regulations of government agencies such as the USDA, ASCS, IDALS, and EPA

      2. Provide required reports and facilitate grain examinations

      3. Ensure proper licenses and permits are current and accurate

      Merchandising

      Merchandising involves establishing and communicating a grain marketing policy and a company grain policy, and determining daily bids.

      Establish company grain marketing policy

      1. Establish a company grain marketing policy with the general manager’s and board’s approval.  The policy should address the following:

            - Bids based on transportation:

                  * Unit train

                  * Single car

                  * Mini-train

                  * Truck

                  * Direct farm pickup

            - Margins in cents per bushel or percent based on settlement prices plus interest, storage and other costs

            - Amount of owned inventory or open grain position at any time

            - Price later contracts

            - Sales and hedging contracts (limits)

            - Deferred payment contracts

      Establish and communicate company grain policy

      1. Work with the general manager to establish a company grain policy and communicate the policy to customers.  The policy should address the following:

            - Storage rates-allocations and billings for accrued storage

            - Grain bank policy and rates

            - Drying rates and shrink discounts

            - Price later contracts and basis contracts

            - Receiving and loadout charges

            - Receiving hours

      Determine daily bids

      1. Determine daily bids based on desired margins and freight rates

      2. Select the best bids and record entries

      3. Be familiar with basis changes and protection

      4. Monitor surrounding competitive bids

      Grain Origination Profitability and Sales

      The origination manager will develop and implement programs and merchandising tools to establish the company as customers’ preferred merchandiser. 

      1. Submit an annual grain origination marketing plan to the general manager at the beginning of each year:

            - Market trends analysis

            - Market share analysis

            - Competitor analysis

            - Customer education/training

            - Market plan goals

      2. Coordinate and communicate with location managers regularly to ensure adequate quantity and quality of inventories are available to meet merchandising goals and customer needs. Communications may include:

            - Anticipated yields, quality, and moisture of new crop grain

            - Anticipated amount of grain to be delivered to each location

            -  Inventory needed at each location to meet merchandising goals and customer needs throughout the year

      3. Address customer complaints

      4. Lose no customers due to services provided by the department

      Other Duties

      The origination manager will uphold company policies, perform other duties as assigned by management, and will enforce and uphold the company’s credit policy.

      Uphold company policies

      1. Uphold all company policies

      Perform other duties as assigned by management

      1. Perform duties as requested by management

      Enforce and uphold the company’s credit policy

      1. Make credit terms known to all employees and customers

      2. Do not charge to customers on COD

      3. Do not extend credit to customers who have not been approved by the credit manager

      4. Do not authorize customer charges that exceed set credit limits

      5. Keep all personal accounts current

      Requirements

                Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience)

                5+ years in Grain Merchandising

                Prior management experience

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    • Environmental Health Safety and Security (EHSS) Manager

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      Summary:

      This position outlines and implements programs concerning employee EHSS procedures and accident protection and prevention. Responsibilities also include developing and distributing educational materials, inspecting company facilities, and recommending corrections or additional precautions to ensure compliance to established regulations. 

      Essential Functions:

      • Conduct Environment, Health, Safety, and Security (EHSS) training in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.
      • Promote EHSS awareness at the facilities and monitor for EHSS compliance.
      • Elect and provide leadership for the EHSS committee.
      • Communicate with the EHSS committee and follow through with their suggestions and concerns.
      • Along with management, develop and implement policies and procedures to go above and beyond those required by local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to EHSS.
      • Conduct investigations for all EHSS related incidents and near misses.
      • Implement containment and corrective actions for all incidents in a timely manner.
      • Maintain up-to-date records at all times to comply with inspections by state and federal agencies.
      • Keep all regulatory related records and reports on file for the required amount of time.
      • Maintain inventory on all EHSS supplies and PPE.
      • Assist production/maintenance team with, but not limited to; housekeeping, testing.
      • Willingness to learn the process of the facilities and work in a team atmosphere.

       Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

      • Working knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations dealing with process safety management, OSHA general industry and construction standards, air and water quality, hazardous waste, emergency response and mitigation, water use and discharge, storm water, leak detection and repair, spill prevention controls and countermeasures, risk management and facility response plan.
      • OSHA grain standards, agricultural hazardous materials (NH3, pesticides, petro products, etc.), Tier II reporting, hazardous transportation DOT standards for agricultural products and petroleum
      • Detail-oriented; proficiency for accuracy; dependable; positive attitude; team player
      • Knowledge of root cause analysis techniques
      • Strong MS Office experience and proficiency with developing and using spreadsheets and/or databases.
        • Ability to multi-task and take ownership of assigned projects
        • Ability to lead by example
        • Good communication skills, both written and verbal

      Essential Requirements

      • Bachelor degree in science, engineering, or related field preferred, but not required, or 6+ years experience in related field.
      • Background in country elevator, agronomy and retail petroleum

      Green Plains Renewable Energy offers competitive pay; a generous benefit package; paid holidays, vacation and sick time; a retirement savings plan; flexible spending accounts; and more.  Interested applicants, please send resume via email to:  careers@gpreinc.com or by mail to:                                                        

      Green Plains Grain Company, LLC

      Attn: Human Resources

      701 N Main St.

      Everly, IA 51338
                     

      All potential employees of Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc. will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check prior to employment.

      Equal Opportunity Employer

      To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Other duties may be assigned.

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    • Grain Originator

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      Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc. (stock symbol: GPRE), is currently seeking a Grain Originator to work at our grain facility: Green Plains Grain Company LLC.

      Summary:

      The Grain Originator is responsible for aiding with grain origination for 7 elevators of grain facility and 1 ethanol plant servicing NW Iowa and SW Minnesota. 

      MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

      • Grain origination and marketing skills to “hit the ground running”.
      • Daily sales calls by phone to customers and potential customers.
      • Occasional make cold calls in country (farm customers).
      • Building relationships with farmer customers.
      • To development new business.

      REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

       Ag related degree or experience in sales or marketing

      • Ability to learn grain marketing.
      • Basic understanding of grain elevator operations.
      • Strong skills in Microsoft Office Software and Internet Software
      • Ability to follow instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the position.
      • Strong people/communication skills.
      • Self-Starter.

      Green Plains Renewable Energy offers competitive pay; a generous benefit package; paid holidays, personal time off (PTO); a retirement savings plan; flexible spending accounts; a business casual attire work environment.

       Interested applicants, please send resume via email to:  careers@gpreinc.com

      or by mail to:

      Green Plains Grain Company LLC

      Attn:  HR Department

      701 N. Main St.

      Everly, Iowa 51338

       

      All potential employees of Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc. and all subsidiaries will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check prior to employment.

      Equal Opportunity Employer

      To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Other duties may be assigned.

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  • Farmers Grain of Trenton

    No postings at this time.

  • Greenville Grain

    No postings at this time.

  • Gruver Grain

    No postings at this time.

  • Kenton Grain

    No postings at this time.

  • Langdon Grain

    No postings at this time.

  • Milford Grain

    No postings at this time.

  • Obion

    • Environmental Health Safety and Security Manager (EHSS Manager)

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      Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc., a publicly-traded ethanol production company (stock symbol: GPRE), is currently seeking an Environmental Health Safety and Security Manager to work at our Obion, Tennessee Ethanol facility.

      Job Summary and Responsibilities:

      • Conduct Environment, Health, Safety, and Security (EHSS) training in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.
      • Promote EHSS awareness at the plant and monitor for EHSS compliance.
      • Select and provide leadership for the safety committee.
      • Communicate with the safety committee and follow through with their suggestions and concerns.
      • Maintain inventory on all EHSS supplies and PPE.
      • Implement procedures for Site Security Plan to comply with DOT/DHS requirements.
      • Conduct investigations for recordable incidents and near misses
      • Implement containment and corrective actions for all incidents in a timely manner.
      • Keep and maintain all OSHA and environmental records and reports on file for the required amount of time.
      • Carry out all tasks assigned by the Corporate EHS Director and site General Manager.
      • Assist production/maintenance team with, but not limited to; housekeeping, testing.
      • Willingness to learn the process of the plant and work in a team atmosphere.
      • Communicate and report to the Corporate EHS Director and site General Manager.
      • Have up-to-date records at all times to comply with inspections by state and federal agencies.
      • Lead all site PSM efforts including hazard analysis and management of change

      Reporting Requirements:

      • Monitor the Resource Conservation & Recovery Act (RCRA) requirements including the reporting of Hazardous Wastes generated on site.
      • Monitor SARA Title III—Emergency Planning & Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA) and submit all required reports.
      • Compile Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) records and submit required reports.
      • Complete and submit TIER II report.
      • Comply with subpart VV requirements including Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) inspections, keep records and submit compliance reports.
      • Maintain subpart Kb (above ground storage tanks) inspections.
      • Comply with all Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements.
      • Maintain the Emergency Action Plan.
      • Comply with the Risk Management Plan (RMP) for hazardous substances.
      • Implement the Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC) and submit necessary reports.
      • Monitor plant emissions, input data for 12 month rolling sum, and work with consultants to complete the Emissions Inventory Questionnaire (EIQ).
      • Work with consultants and attend seminars related to safety, environmental, and site security issues.
      • Evaluate and report any potential developments/additions to reporting requirements
      • Any and all other State, Federal or other jurisdictional reporting requirements as required.

      Education/Background Requirements:

      • Bachelor of Science in a related field and two to four years experience in related field.  *Equivalent experience may be a substitute to a bachelor’s degree.
      • Knowledge of EPA, IDNR, OSHA, and DOT regulations and reports, concerning air, water, and site security. 
      • Experience in improving and enforcing plant safety programs.

      Personal Qualifications:

      • Detail-oriented; proficiency for accuracy; dependable; positive attitude; team player
      • Strong MS Office experience and proficiency with developing and using spreadsheets and/or databases.
      • Ability to multi-task and take ownership of assigned projects
      • Good communication skills, both written and verbal

       

      Green Plains Renewable Energy offers competitive pay; a generous benefit package; paid holidays, vacation and sick time; a retirement savings plan; flexible spending accounts; a business casual attire work environment; and free parking.

      Interested applicants, please send resume via email to:  jay.beckel@gpreinc.com    

      or by mail to:

      Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc.

      Attn:  Jay Beckel

      4124 Airport Road

      Shenandoah, Iowa  51601

                 

      All potential employees of Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc. will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check prior to employment. 

      Equal Opportunity Employer

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  • Ord

    • Environmental Health Safety & Security (EHSS) Manager

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      Summary:

      This position outlines and implements programs concerning employee EHSS procedures and accident protection and prevention. Responsibilities also include developing and distributing educational materials, inspecting company facilities, and recommending corrections or additional precautions to ensure compliance to established regulations.  This position works under immediate supervision of the Director, EHSS and functionally reports to the General and Plant Managers at the location.

      Essential Functions:

      • Conduct Environment, Health, Safety, and Security (EHSS) training in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.
      • Promote EHSS awareness at the plant and monitor for EHSS compliance.
      • Elect and provide leadership for the EHSS committee.
      • Communicate with the EHSS committee and follow through with their suggestions and concerns.
      • Develop and implement policies and procedures to go above and beyond those required by local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to EHSS.
      • Conduct investigations for all EHSS related incidents and near misses.
      • Implement containment and corrective actions for all incidents in a timely manner.
      • Maintain up-to-date records at all times to comply with inspections by state and federal agencies.
      • Keep all regulatory related records and reports on file for the required amount of time.
      • Maintain inventory on all EHSS supplies and PPE.
      • Assist production/maintenance team with, but not limited to; housekeeping, testing.
      • Willingness to learn the process of the plant and work in a team atmosphere.

      Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

      • Working knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations dealing with process safety management, OSHA general industry and construction standards, air and water quality, hazardous waste, emergency response and mitigation, water use and discharge, storm water, leak detection and repair, spill prevention controls and countermeasures, risk management and facility response plan.
      • Detail-oriented; proficiency for accuracy; dependable; positive attitude; team player
      • Knowledge of root cause analysis techniques
      • Strong MS Office experience and proficiency with developing and using spreadsheets and/or databases.
        • Ability to multi-task and take ownership of assigned projects
        • Ability to lead by example
        • Good communication skills, both written and verbal

      Essential Requirements

      • Bachelor degree in science, engineering, or related field preferred, but not required, or 10+ years experience in related field.

      Green Plains Renewable Energy offers competitive pay; a generous benefit package; paid holidays, vacation and sick time; a retirement savings plan; flexible spending accounts; uniforms with cleaning service, and more.  Interested applicants, please send resume via email to:  careers@gpreinc.com or by mail to:                                                        

      Green Plains Ord, LLC

      Attn:  Human Resources

      48267 VAL-E Road

      Ord, NE 68862      

      All potential employees of Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc. will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check prior to employment.

      Equal Opportunity Employer

      To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Other duties may be assigned.

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  • Shenandoah

    • Accountant

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      Summary

      Responsible for various daily, weekly and monthly financial reporting functions, including but not limited to review and postings of payable, receivable and payroll transactions.

      Essential Responsibilities and Duties

      • Review and post commodity and accounts payable batches to include proper commodity settlement, receipt verification, sales tax accuracy and authorizations.
      • Verify and apply cash receipts to A/R transactions.
      • Generate accounts payable and commodity payable check batches.
      • Prepare inventory reconciliations at month-end.
      • Prepare other account reconciliations, month-end work papers and other month-end duties as assigned.
      • Verify and enter daily bank transactions.
      • Prepare bi-weekly payroll and PTO tracking.
      • Back-up support for other accounting functions (A/P entry, A/R entry, etc).
      • Other duties as assigned to accomplish timely day-to-day operations within the administrative office.

      Specific Skills

      • Attention to detail
      • Analytical skills
      • Ability to handle multiple tasks
      • Ability to work with all levels of staff (co-workers and management)
      • Excellent Microsoft Office skills; primarily Outlook and Excel
      • Accurate data entry skills
      • Excellent written and verbal skills
      • Basic knowledge of modern clerical practices (operate fax, copier, scanner, etc.)

      Education and Experience

      Two-year accounting/business degree and 3-5 years accounting experience preferred

       

      Green Plains Renewable Energy offers competitive pay; a generous benefit package; paid holidays, vacation and sick time; a retirement savings plan; flexible spending accounts; uniforms with cleaning service, and more.  Interested applicants, please send resume via email to:  careers@gpreinc.com or by mail to:                                                        

      Green Plains Shenandoah, LLC

      Attn: Human Resources

      4124 Airport Rd

      Shenandoah, IA 51601
                     

      All potential employees of Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc. will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check prior to employment.

      Equal Opportunity Employer

      To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Other duties may be assigned.

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  • Spencer Grain

    No postings at this time.

  • Superior

    • Process Operator

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      Responsibilities:
      • Learn all facets of the ethanol process including; cook, distillation, evaporation, dryers, regenerative thermal oxidizer, centrifuges, grain system and water treatment.
      • Ability to learn and operate DCS (computer control system) for the plant.
      • Follow and help with development of Standard Operating Procedures for plant start-up, shut down, cleaning and batching.
      • Stay within operating parameters as set by Plant/Production Manager.
      • Keep accurate and timely logs.
      • Collect samples and do the necessary lab tests to ensure consistent and quality product.
      • Monitor and make adjustments on the (DCS) computer according to the results of the samples and to keep within parameters.
      • Facility housekeeping including control room and break room clean and including mopping and hosing down plant floors.
      • Communications with oncoming shift to brief on what has happened and what is supposed to be done during the next shift.
      • Work closely with maintenance and communicate any mechanical problems.
      • Actively participate in 5s and TPM programs.
      • Communicate with the Laboratory and learn testing procedures including, but not limited to yeast counts, microwave analyzer, HPLC and the GC.
      • Complete any and all tasks assigned by the Plant Management.
      • Help out in other areas as needed.
      • 12 hour shift work including a three day weekend every other week. Currently, only Night positions are available.
      • Be available occasionally for call in work and overtime.
      • Participate in ongoing safety programs, safety training and follow all safety procedures.
      • Other tasks as assigned.

      Background / Experience:
      • Experience in industrial processing plants helpful.
      • Hard working, self-motivated individuals.
      • Must be able to manage confined space entry, climb ladders and steps, lift up to 60 lbs and work at heights.
      • Applicants with experience in an ethanol plant will be considered first.

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  • Superior Grain

    No postings at this time.

  • Union City Grain

    No postings at this time.

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