Grain Elevator Operator

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx and Life insurance coverage
• 401k with matching
• FSA and Dependent Care Accounts
• Short Term Disability
• Voluntary Life
• Voluntary Long Term Disability

Position Type/Expected Hours Of Work

This is a full-time position. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Some flexibility in hours is allowed to accommodate appointments, but the employee must be regularly available during the peak work hours.

Work Environment

• Outdoor environment
• Exposure to grain dust, weather elements, heavy truck and machinery activity
• Working at heights up to 40’
• Must wear harnesses in some situations

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk or hear
• Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms
• Must be able to work in confined spaces, climb ladders, handle heights up to 40 feet, and work in all weather conditions
• Manual labor job
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively
• Must be safety oriented

Other Duties

Willingness to work outside all year is a must!

Perform critical operations to keep facility running.

Assist all areas of the unloading, loading and transferring of grain and grain products which may include but not be limited to barge, truck and rail operations.

Develop a knowledge of the product you are dealing with and its hazardous properties.

Understand the proper operation of conveyance equipment that is utilized in the shipping, receiving and transferring of grain and grain products and the associated safety systems of that equipment.

Provide a high level of customer service by displaying courteous, helpful, knowledgeable interaction and behaviors.

Housekeeping as related, but not limited to, the cleanliness and orderliness of the grain handling area (tunnels, head house, concrete grounds, grass areas, etc.), as well as any areas within the plant as delegated by position supervisor.

Maintain equipment to ensure it is in good working order, participate in the overall maintenance of the facility and equipment - notify management of any necessary repairs or possible equipment concerns.

Removes choke-ups, cleans spills and follows proper safety policies while doing such.

Be an involved/engaged member of a team and be willing to act and think independently.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Excellent people skills, with an ability to collaborate with a team
• Flexible and able to multitask; can work within a fast-moving environment
• Able to work long hours on a flexible schedule including weekends, holidays and evenings

Summary

The DeLong Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, The DeLong Co., Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.