Grain Elevator Operator Trenton, MO- (TEMPORARY/SEASONAL)

When you join Smithfield, you become part of a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities, and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values—gratitude, communication, respect, and accountability—and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute, and make a real impact.

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.

Compensation: $19.30 hourly.

Responsibilities

• Weigh and grade both inbound and outbound grain and grain products proficiently to ensure all products meet SFD 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 as they pertain to inbound and outbound grain.
• Maintain and handle inventories to maximize SFD profitability, including grain movements, condition, and blending of grain/grain products.
• Identify any problems or improvements and work with the facility manager to find solutions.
• Deal proficiently with customers on a daily basis.
• Assist in implementing any specific work or safety programs set forth by SFD.
• Ensure compliance with all environmental laws and procedures to which Smithfield Foods and Smithfield Hog Production subscribes; report all environmental issues immediately to supervisor.
• Read and understand the company’s emergency notification process and review that policy at the work site.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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 the 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.
• Must be able to tolerate cold, heat, grain dust, grain/mill odors, and noisy conditions.