Grain Elevator Worker - Total Grain Marketing, LLC - Arcola, IL

Purpose And Summary Statement

Responsible for a variety of general labor tasks which are required to assist in meeting internal and external customer needs.

Essential Job Functions

• Operate grain handling equipment, such as conveyors, augers, and elevators, to move grains throughout the facility.
• Load, unload, and transport various types of grain (e.g., corn, wheat, soybeans) from trucks, trailers and trains.
• Ensure proper storage of grains in elevators, silos, or bins to maintain quality and prevent spoilage or contamination.
• Inspect grain for quality, removing any foreign objects or damaged grains and ensuring proper sorting.
• Communicate effectively with customers.
• Provide exceptional customer service.
• Assist with monitoring the quality of stored grains and report any issues related to pests, moisture, or other factors affecting grain quality.
• Must have the ability to work from heights.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions.
• Absorb and distribute grains evenly on trucks/trailers and ensure proper axle weights are met.
• Absorb and distribute grains evenly on trucks/trailers and ensure proper axle weights are met.
• Assist with loading grains for shipment to customers or processing plants, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
• Follow safety protocols to ensure safe handling of grains and operation of equipment, including wearing appropriate safety gear.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of grain-handling equipment and work areas to ensure operational efficiency and prevent contamination.
• Ability to work extended hours as business conditions warrant.
• Attends all required meetings and training programs.
• Maintain an appropriate inventory of parts necessary for repairs and maintenance.
• Successfully adhere to safety rules and company policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Requires a high school diploma, GED or related experience equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s License is preferred.
• Ability to work extended hours.

Benefits

• Fully funded pension.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Variety of supplemental plans like accident, critical illness, disability, hospital indemnity, and identity theft protection.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Pay

SALARY RANGE: $16 - $20/hr

Schedule

Hours may vary based on business conditions.