Grain Operations Specialist

Responsibilities

• Load and unload grain that's coming through the facility
• Work with your hands by performing scheduled maintenance and repairs
• Acquire knowledge on how to monitor and maintain grain quality, mix/load fertilizer/chemical products, and assist in loading trains
• Operate equipment including obtaining certifications to operate a CDL
• Work with customers in a courteous and professional manner
• Prepare trucks and railcars for loading/unloading, which may require sampling, loosening large nuts, opening hatches, and attaching and/or detaching flexible hoses
• Control and monitor all load out functions
• Understand and operate automated scale/dump systems
• Conduct and properly record daily, weekly and monthly maintenance tasks including but not limited to lubrication of pumps, valves, and loading arms
• Inspect in-use equipment looking for seeps and leaks of process equipment
• Maintain and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations
• Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions
• Perform grounds maintenance including snow removal
• Perform warehouse work including driving loader, loading/unloading inventory, forklift operation, and general maintenance
• Promptly report any customer complaints, repair or maintenance needs, or safety concerns to supervisor
• Complete appropriate record keeping
• Conduct regular housekeeping duties such as sweeping, shoveling, power washing, scraping and cleaning up spills
• Deliver products such as fertilizer, chemical, seed, feed and others to customer sites
• Keep all work areas in a clean, orderly and safe condition

Requirements

• Must meet minimum age requirement
• 1+ years of experience in Operations and/or Business Operations
• Ability to operate machinery such as loaders, conveyors, tractors, and track mobile
• Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons to meet business demands
• High School diploma or GED preferred
• CDL license or ability to attain one with Hazmat endorsement preferred
• Agriculture experience preferred
• Forklift certification preferred

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 75 pounds
• Ability to climb rail cars, ladders, stairs, and bins
• Ability to work in dust and adverse weather conditions and temperatures