Grain Elevator Operator - Temporary

About the Role

This position is responsible for assisting in the implementation of work schedules, safety programs, logistics, and record keeping in conjunction with the facility manager. Performs all aspects of grain handling and facility operations.

Responsibilities

• Weigh and grade both inbound and outbound grain and grain products proficiently to ensure all products meet Smithfield specifications.
• Prepare scale receipts and enter deliveries into the database.
• Operate loading/unloading equipment to ship or receive grain products.
• Inspect grain facilities daily to ensure equipment maintains the proper condition of stored grains.
• Help the facility manager schedule logistics for inbound and outbound grain.
• Maintain and handle inventories to maximize profitability, including grain movements, condition, and blending of grain/grain products.
• Identify problems or improvements and work with the facility manager to find solutions.
• Deal proficiently with customers on a daily basis.
• Assist in implementing work or safety programs set forth by Smithfield.
• Ensure compliance with all environmental laws and procedures; report environmental issues immediately to a supervisor.
• Read and understand the company’s emergency notification process and review the policy at the work site.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Ability to understand and comply with all safety policies and practices.
• Verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills.
• Effective communication with grain customers.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Available to work extended weekday and weekend hours during grain harvest seasons.
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable, and team-oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear.
• Regularly work at elevated heights.
• Routinely exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, cold, heat, grain dust, grain/mill odors, and noisy conditions.

Relocation package not available.