Grain Elevator Operator - 1st Shift

Founded in 1907, Bartlett is a diverse agribusiness specializing in grain acquisition, storage, transportation, processing and merchandising. We’re a leading exporter of grain to Mexico and supply flour to a wide range of popular brands. As a Savage company, we’re proud to be recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and a Top Company for Women to Work in Transportation. We welcome Military Veterans and Reservists to join our team and build a rewarding career with us. Military experience equivalency may substitute for some requirements.

Location: St Joseph, MO

Pay

$21/hr and up

Schedule

1st shift, 6:30am to 3pm, M-F with ample overtime, including weekends.

About the role

This hands-on job involves grain receiving, storage, handling, drying, blending, and loading of grain; monitoring stored grain condition; and maintaining and cleaning grain facilities and equipment to provide a safe environment. Grain Elevator Operators will be cross-trained to perform a variety of tasks. Equipment used includes various grain handling equipment, mainly conveyors and legs. Material handled includes bulk commodities such as wheat, corn, soybeans, etc.

Check out a video about a Day in the Life of our Elevator Operators!

Responsibilities

• Grain receiving, storage, handling, drying, blending, and loading
• Monitoring stored grain condition
• Maintaining and cleaning grain facilities and equipment
• Following written and/or verbal instructions in English

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Reliable transportation
• For safety reasons, must be able to read, write, understand and follow written and/or verbal instructions in English
• Available to work overtime and weekends
• Professional demeanor (safety conscious, quality of job performance, cleanliness, and verbal communications)
• Able to pass a criminal background check

Physical Requirements

• Physically strenuous work
• Ability to work in tight and confined spaces
• Ability to work at heights
• Frequently lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds and occasionally more
• Ability to ascend/descend ladders
• Required to wear PPE

Benefits

• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, profit sharing, and 401(k) with match
• Overtime that pays 1.5 x your hourly rate
• PPE provided by the company
• Boot reimbursement
• Cold weather clothing reimbursement
• Uniform Services Time Off (USTO)
• Uniform Services Differential Pay
• A culture of safety