Who is Aztalan Bio?

Aztalan Bio, a ClonBio Group company, operates in the village of Aztalan—just outside Jefferson, WI—after ClonBio acquired Wisconsin’s largest ethanol plant in 2022. The facility processes up to 40 million bushels of locally grown feed corn each year, producing corn oil, ethanol, corn germ, bran, and distillers’ grains. These outputs support a wide range of markets including food production, animal nutrition, and renewable energy.

Aztalan’s sister facility, Pannonia Bio in Hungary, is one of the most technologically advanced grain biorefineries in the world. Over the coming years, Aztalan will undergo a similar transformation, investing hundreds of millions of dollars to create a next generation biorefinery tailored to Wisconsin’s agricultural strengths.

Owned by the family-run ClonBio Group, Aztalan Bio benefits from a long-term vision centered on innovation and people. Our internal team of engineers and scientists—spanning 23 countries and 5 continents—is a key reason ClonBio’s facilities are global leaders in biorefining technology. Join us as we continue building something extraordinary in the heart of Wisconsin.

Position Overview

The Shipping and Receiving Operator at Aztalan Bio is responsible for unloading corn from incoming deliveries. In addition, the person in this role is responsible for loading corn by-products for outbound deliveries. The person in this role works with a team to ensure that deliveries and shipments are completed in a timely manner while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Unload corn from trucks to the proper storage location at the facility.
  • Load corn by-products into trucks meeting all federal, state, and local regulations
  • Operate conveyors, meters, and bulk weighers to facilitate product loading.
  • Operate loading equipment to receive and deliver products including front-end loaders and lifts.
  • Compare load orders to actual loads to ensure the precision of the transport.
  • Perform any preventative and maintenance tasks as required.
  • Maintain a high level of work environment sanitation. 
  • Provide excellent customer service while displaying a positive and professional attitude.
  • Participates in safety, health, and environmental programs.

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent required.
  • At least one (1) year of experience in shipping and receiving or as a material handler is preferred.
  • Experience with the operation of front-end loaders, forklift trucks, man lifts, and related material handling equipment preferred.
  • Experience working in an industrial environment or grain elevator preferred.
  • Experience in the operation of a dry-mill ethanol plant preferred.
  • Experience with standard computer software programs like Microsoft Office Suite.

 

Work Environment & Physical Demands (choose only the ones that apply)

  • Noise level in the work environment is moderate. Occasional exposure to high noise levels
  • Employee may be exposed to work near moving mechanical parts
  • Occasional exposure to chemicals used in the process
  • Humid conditions and outdoor weather conditions including extreme heat and cold
  • Personal Protective Equipment such as safety glasses, steel-toed boots, flame-resistant clothing, and hearing protection will regularly be required (or may be required)
  • Regularly required to walk, sit, talk, and hear. 
  • The employee is occasionally required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and may occasionally be required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 
  • The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 
  • The employee will be required to do some walking/climbing stairs and occasional use of ladders
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.    

Schedule:

2-2-3 rotating schedule, every other weekend, 4:45AM - 5:00PM

Pay Range

$21.00-$28.00 per hour depending on experience

 

Aztalan Bio LLC 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.