Seasonal Grain Elevator Operator - 700-South Beloit

Willingness to work outside all year is required.

Pay

$19–$21/hour based on experience. A seasonal bonus may be provided based on attendance and performance at the end of the completed harvest season.

Schedule

This is a full-time seasonal position. Typical workdays are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but the employee must be available during peak work hours. From September until November, hours will be 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Work safely within company policy, procedures, and governmental regulations; fully participate in company safety programs.
• Perform critical operations to keep the facility running.
• Assist in all areas of unloading, loading, and transferring grain and grain products, including barge, truck, and rail operations.
• Develop knowledge of the product and its hazardous properties.
• Understand the proper operation of conveyance equipment used in shipping, receiving, and transferring grain and grain products, including associated safety systems.
• Provide a high level of customer service through courteous, helpful, and knowledgeable interactions.
• Maintain housekeeping standards in grain handling areas (tunnels, head house, concrete grounds, grass areas, etc.) and other delegated plant areas.
• Monitor equipment to ensure it is in good working order; participate in overall facility and equipment maintenance.
• Notify management of necessary repairs or equipment concerns.
• Remove choke-ups, clean spills, and follow proper safety policies.
• Be an engaged team member, willing to act and think independently.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Environment

This job operates in an outdoor environment with exposure to grain dust, weather elements, and heavy truck and machinery activity.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk or hear.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces, climb ladders, handle heights up to 150 feet, and work in all weather conditions.
• This is a manual labor job requiring repetitive lifting of up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent people skills with an ability to collaborate with a team.
• Flexible and able to multitask in a fast-moving environment.
• Ability to work long hours on a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and evenings.