Commodity Trader Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Req ID: 486490  

Compensation and Benefits:

• $18.00 per hour
• Overtime pay starting at 40 hours worked per week
• Annual Bonus payouts
• Medical, dental & vision plans effective the 1st of the month following the first 30 days of employment

• Time off including vacation, personal and paid holidays
• 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contributions
• Company paid short term disability, long term disability, life and accidental disability/death Insurance
• Voluntary accident insurance, supplemental & family life insurance & telemedicine

Welcome to Musket: Under the parent company of Love's Travel Stops and Country Stores, Musket Corporation specializes in commodity supply, trading, and logistics across North America and provides expertise on both the marketing and operational level for our customers. As a leader in the industry, Musket manages logistics for billions of gallons of crude oil, natural gas liquids (NGL), natural gas, petroleum products, renewable fuels, and diesel exhaust fluid (DEF).  Musket navigates ever-changing environments and continually innovates for the future in order to gain market share, develop new business lines and provide current and prospective customers with top-quality services. We value new ideas for building emerging markets from the oil field to the trading floor.  Fuel your career for the future and get ready to grow personally and professionally knowing that opportunities are virtually limitless with a solid company culture and benefits built for sustainability! This position is responsible for supporting operations at the terminal by loading, unloading, storing, mixing and blending products. 

Job Functions:

• Complies with all state, federal and local legal requirements by helping with DEF inventory.
• Completes daily paperwork, including but not limited to railcar inspections, daily, weekly, and monthly inspections.
• Performs daily terminal inspections to assure cleanliness and operation efficiency.
• Performs railcar inspections and recognizes any issues that may arise.
• Assists with all terminal maintenance and some repairs, which may include but are not limited to cleaning, different style filter replacement, etc.
• Monitors tank farm on a daily basis for leaks and for other security purposes.
• Provides high level of customer service by relaying any concerns from truck carriers to terminal manager.
• Follows safety guidelines to ensure a safe working environment for all employees.
• Follow policies and use/wear the required safety equipment and gear. 
• Operates steam unit and accessories safely and effectively while wearing/using appropriate gear/tools.
• Understand and execute processes for safe and efficient tank car unloading.
• Unload truck trailers, store materials in appropriate locations, and receive and track materials in the terminal inventory system.  
• Operate forklift safely and efficiently in order to load, unload, and move items.
• Perform routine inspections on forklift equipment to ensure forklift equipment is operating well.
• Follow established department SOP's to operate blending/mixing machines. 
• Use mixing and blending machines to produce quality products.
• Monitor equipment and production to ensure safe and efficient operation. 
• Maintain a clean, safe and orderly work area. 
• Ensure cleanliness of blending equipment and terminal to meet required standards. Use small hand tools to disassemble equipment and clean as necessary. Clean walls, floors, and all other fixtures in the terminal using appropriate cleaning tools and cleansing agents. 
• Conduct quality control tests in order to monitor processing and to ensure that standards are met. Draw samples of products for laboratory testing.
• Record data such as process conditions, test results, and instrument readings. 
• Maintain a variety of records in written or electronic form regarding cleaning and product batches.
• Other duties assigned as needed.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Education:
• HS Diploma or equivalent
• Experience:
• 1 year of experience in a warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, farming or agriculture environment preferred
• Previous experience with forklift operation preferred

Skills and Physical Demands:

• Skills:
• Ability to read and understand processes and procedures. 
• Ability to perceive color differences. 
• Basic math skills
• Willing and able to work a 5-day schedule with possible overtime required while maintaining workplace composure. 
• Highly motivated, self-starter, and a team player
• Typical Physical Demands:
• Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
• Ability to ascend and descend stairs, ladders, and work in elevated areas of the plant. 
• Must have the ability to lift over 50lbs during a scheduled work shift.

Our Culture: 

Fueling customers' journeys since 1964, innovation leads the way for this family-owned and operated business headquartered in Oklahoma City. With nearly 40,000 team members, travel stops are the core business along with products and services that provide value for professional drivers, fleets, traveling public, RVers, alternative energy and wholesale fuel customers. Giving back to communities and an inclusive workplace are hallmarks of the award-winning culture.

Love's is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans encouraged to apply.