Role Overview

As an Operations Worker at The Andersons DG Plant in Maumee, Ohio, you'll play a vital role in our renewables division, ensuring the smooth flow of materials from receipt to distribution. Located at 539 Illinois Ave., this 2nd shift position (3:00pm-11:30pm, Monday-Friday) offers steady work in a dynamic environment where agriculture meets innovative energy solutions. The Andersons, Inc., a diversified agribusiness leader, relies on dedicated team members like you to handle receiving, storage, processing, packaging, shipping, and application of essential products. This isn't just a job—it's an opportunity to contribute to sustainable energy production while building a stable career in Ohio's heartland.

Picture yourself starting your shift as the afternoon sun dips low over the Maumee River, powering up equipment that supports renewable fuel production. Your day involves hands-on work with raw materials, operating machinery, and maintaining the highest safety standards. With developed skills through training or experience, you'll work within clear procedures under moderate supervision, making tangible impacts daily. Whether you're unloading shipments, conducting quality checks, or preparing orders for distribution, every task advances our mission of extraordinary service, employee growth, community support, and shareholder value.

Day in the Life

Your shift kicks off at 3:00pm with a safety briefing and equipment inspection. Donning PPE, you head to the receiving dock to unload incoming raw materials, verifying quantities against manifests using our digital systems. Next, store goods in designated areas, rotating stock to prevent spoilage—a critical step in our quality-focused operations.

By 4:30pm, you're processing materials: grinding, blending, or packaging as needed. Operating forklifts and conveyors demands precision; one wrong move could halt production. Mid-shift, perform quality inspections—testing samples, recording pH levels, moisture content—ensuring products meet rigorous standards. Data entry follows, logging metrics into our ERP system for real-time tracking.

Dinner break at 6:00pm offers camaraderie with fellow operators sharing stories of the day's wins. Back at it, you tackle packaging lines, sealing drums or filling totes for shipment. If applying products off-site, coordinate with logistics for customer deliveries. Evening wraps with maintenance checks, housekeeping sweeps, and shift handover notes. Clock out at 11:30pm, satisfied knowing your efforts fueled tomorrow's renewable energy.

This rhythm builds reliability and skills, with variety keeping shifts engaging—from troubleshooting minor equipment issues to collaborating on process improvements.

Why Maumee, Ohio

Maumee, Ohio, nestled along the Maumee River in Lucas County, blends small-town charm with big-city access. Just minutes from Toledo, it offers affordable living—median home prices around $200,000 versus national averages—ideal for families or first-time buyers. The Andersons' DG Plant at 539 Illinois Ave. sits in an industrial hub, yet you're 10 minutes from Arrowhead Park's trails, picnic spots, and wildlife viewing.

Maumee boasts top-rated schools like Maumee High School, low crime rates, and community events like the annual Fallen Timbers Battlefield festival. Dining ranges from craft breweries like Maumee Bay Brewing to family spots like Tony Packo's. Proximity to Toledo's zoo, museum, and Mud Hens baseball adds excitement. Commutes are a breeze—no I-280 gridlock here. With Lake Erie beaches 30 minutes away and Put-in-Bay islands for weekends, Maumee's location delivers work-life balance. Join hundreds of Andersons employees thriving here, enjoying Ohio's four seasons without extreme weather hassles.

Career Growth

The Andersons invests in your future. Start as Operations Worker, advance to Lead Operator, Shift Supervisor, or Plant Manager. Cross-training in renewables opens doors to roles in quality control, maintenance, logistics, or even corporate agribusiness. Our tuition reimbursement and internal promotions—40% of supervisors started entry-level—fuel upward mobility.

Certifications like forklift operation, hazmat handling, or Six Sigma come employer-sponsored. Leadership programs groom high-performers for multi-site roles. With 20+ locations nationwide, relocation opportunities abound. Long-term employees tout paths from floor to executive suites, backed by mentorship and performance reviews.

Compensation & Benefits

Earn $38,000-$48,000 annually, plus 2nd shift differential ($1-2/hour). Overtime opportunities boost take-home pay. Our package shines: full medical/dental/vision from day one, 401(k) with 4-6% match, PTO accrual (vacation, sick, holidays), life/disability insurance, EAP counseling, tuition aid up to $5,250/year, and safety bonuses up to $1,000.

Wellness perks include gym reimbursements, annual health fairs, and team events. Parents appreciate paid leave; retirees love vested pensions.

Culture

The Andersons' Statement of Principles guides us: extraordinary customer service, employee improvement, community support, sustained growth. Expect respect, teamwork, and recognition—monthly awards, holiday parties, volunteer days. Safety-first mentality fosters trust; diverse teams (M/F/Veteran/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation) thrive in inclusive spaces. Drug-free workplace ensures focus. Maumee plant's family vibe means barbecues, bowling leagues, and genuine care—90% employee retention speaks volumes.

How to Apply

Ready to join? Visit andersonsinc.com/careers, search 'Operations Worker Maumee,' submit resume. Need help? Download our application guide at assets.andersonsinc.com/files-and-downloads/External_Applicant_-_Apply_for_Position.pdf. Email talentacquisition@andersonsinc.com for questions. We review applications weekly; top candidates interview within two weeks. Beware phishing—only @andersonsinc.com emails are legit. EOE.

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