Grain Elevator Operator

Grain Elevator Operator – willingness to work outside all year is a must!

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, vision, prescription, and life insurance coverage
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Account
• Short‑Term Disability, Voluntary Life, and Voluntary Long‑Term Disability
• Vacation and sick time

Pay

$18 per hour

Schedule

This is a full‑time position. Typical workdays are Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Some flexibility is allowed, but the employee must be available during peak working hours. From September through November, hours shift to 6:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Work safely within company policy, procedures, and governmental regulations and fully participate in company safety programs
• Perform critical operations to keep the facility running
• Assist in all areas of unloading, loading, and transferring grain and grain products by truck and rail
• Develop knowledge of the product and its hazardous properties
• Operate conveyance equipment used in shipping, receiving, and transferring grain, and understand associated safety systems
• Provide high‑level customer service with courteous, helpful, and knowledgeable interactions
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the grain handling area (tunnels, head house, concrete grounds, grass areas, etc.) and other plant areas as delegated
• Monitor equipment condition, participate in overall maintenance, and report needed repairs or concerns
• Remove choke‑ups, clean spills, and follow proper safety policies while doing so
• Act as an engaged team member, thinking and acting independently when needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Work Environment

The role operates in an outdoor environment with exposure to grain dust, weather elements, heavy truck and machinery activity, and heights up to 150 feet. Harnesses and other safety equipment are required in some situations, and the employee must be willing and able to perform tasks while wearing this equipment.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk or hear
• Frequent standing, walking, using hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reaching with hands and arms
• Ability to work in confined spaces and climb ladders
• Capability to work at heights up to 150 feet and in all weather conditions
• Manual labor with repetitive lifting of up to 50 pounds
• Safety‑oriented mindset

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Excellent people skills with the ability to collaborate on a team
• Flexibility and multitasking ability in a fast‑moving environment
• Willingness to work long hours on a flexible schedule, including some weekends during peak harvest time (September – November)