Seasonal Grain Elevator Operator

Willingness to work outside all year is a must.

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

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 availability during peak work hours is required. From September through 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 essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Perform critical operations to keep the facility running safely within company policy, procedures, and governmental regulations; fully participate in company safety programs.
• Assist in all areas of unloading, loading, and transferring grain and grain products, including barge, truck, and rail operations.
• Develop knowledge of the products handled and their hazardous properties.
• Understand the proper operation of conveyance equipment used in shipping, receiving, and transferring grain and grain products, including associated safety systems.
• Provide high-level customer service through courteous, helpful, and knowledgeable interactions.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of grain handling areas (tunnels, head house, concrete grounds, grass areas, etc.) and other plant areas as directed.
• Monitor equipment to ensure it is in good working order; participate in facility and equipment maintenance; notify management of necessary repairs or concerns.
• Remove choke-ups, clean spills, and follow proper safety policies.
• Act as an engaged team member, willing to work independently when needed.
• 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.
• Manual labor job requiring repetitive lifting of up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

• Excellent people skills with an ability to collaborate within 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.