Operations Lead, Watseka

About the role

Lead Operators are responsible for the outside operations of the Elevator (grain receiving and storage) as well as leading Outside Operators. Key Responsibilities:

• Learn all aspects of Primient’s EHS programs and implement these programs in everyday work activities.
• Conduct regular EHS Toolbox Meetings and participate in Behavioral audits.
• Lead employees in daily work activity to achieve day’s work objectives that have been laid out by management.
• Communicate operational, grain inventories, grain quality, logistics, and anticipated needs on a timely basis.
• Assist in the planning of the location on a daily basis and forecasting for future.
• Time management must be a high priority, communicate progress of projects, maintenance, daily load/unload and needs.
• Housekeeping of facility must be kept up daily.
• Keep tools, equipment, mobile assets and fixed assets in good repair and in proper place.
• Keep all forms for safety programs, housekeeping, maintenance and month end processes up to date at all times.
• Provide leadership and supervise employees to provide the most efficient and positive workforce.
• Learn all operation aspects of the facility and be proactive in diagnosis, problem solving and best decisions daily.
• Grade grain and operate the scale accounting for inbound and outbound grain.
• Monitor security of the facility and make sure assets or protected and locked.
• Promote Primient to customers and community.
• Participate in grain quality control and daily maintenance.
• Operate/monitor grain receiving and shipping operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma/equivalent or higher education.
• Mechanical equipment operating experience.
• Willing and able to work overtime hours during the harvest season.
• May be required to climb and work at heights exceeding 50’ and will be required to work in all outdoor environmental conditions.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates are team players.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

Starting pay of $25.75/hr + overtime

• Comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes: Competitive Pay, Multiple Healthcare plan choices, Dental and vision insurance, A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans, Paid holidays & vacation, Floating days off, Parental leave for new parents, Employee resource groups, Learning & development programs, Fun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our future, Career Path & Culture.

  Total Rewards

  We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes: Competitive Pay, Multiple Healthcare plan choices, Dental and vision insurance, A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans, Paid holidays & vacation, Floating days off, Parental leave for new parents, Employee resource groups, Learning & development programs, Fun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our future, Career Path & Culture.

  Career Path & Culture

  Primient is committed to a workplace that is all in – ensuring everyone has the opportunity to develop and shape a career that matters in an open culture which embraces equity, diversity and belonging. We challenge old ways of thinking; and encourage employee voices to be a guiding force for ongoing learning. Primient supports a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe our differences make better decisions, drive excellence, and deliver better business results.

  Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

  We are believers in the power of difference. We strive to represent the communities in which we operate and to provide an inclusive, welcoming environment for all. We want Primient to be a place where every employee feels they belong and knows they are seen, heard, valued and safe to speak up. Our aspiration is to unlock the full potential in diverse perspectives, while offering everyone an equal chance to grow.