Warehouse/Elevator Operator
Dakota Mill & Grain, Inc. · Philip, SD · 3 wk ago
On-siteManagementFull-time
Responsibilities
- Perform general warehouse duties, including loading and unloading trucks, organizing inventory, and maintaining a clean and organized work area.
- Operate grain handling equipment, such as grain elevators, conveyors, forklifts, bobcats, and hand carts.
- Weigh and grade incoming and outgoing grain shipments accurately, ensuring compliance with quality standards and specifications.
- Maintain accurate records of grain transactions and inventory.
- Perform routine maintenance on equipment and report any malfunctions or repairs needed.
- Adhere to all safety protocols, regulations, and company policies.
- Provide exceptional customer service to farmers, customers, and suppliers.
Qualifications
- Successfully pass pre-employment drug/alcohol screening and physical
- High school diploma/GED preferred.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate verbally.
- Prior experience in a warehouse or grain elevator setting is preferred, but not required. We are willing to train the right candidate!
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while ensuring attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work in a physically demanding environment, including lifting heavy objects, climbing ladders, and working at heights in various weather conditions.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to perform tasks with accuracy.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Basic computer skills and ability to operate grain handling equipment.
- Commitment to safety and ability to follow safety guidelines and protocols.
- Willingness to work extended hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, during peak harvest seasons.
Physical Requirements
- Able to physically lift heavy materials (up to 50 pounds) frequently throughout the work shift with or without assistance.
- Frequent walking, sitting, bending, stooping, squatting, crawling, climbing, kneeling, balancing, pushing, pulling, reaching overhead, repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers.
- Standing/working on feet for extended periods and walking across uneven terrain, climbing up and down ladders and stairways
- Able to work in extreme weather conditions and elements, including but not limited to heat, cold, rain, mud, dust, etc.
- Frequent exposure to noise and dust
- Able to wear personal protective equipment and any other safety-related equipment.
- Able to work a minimum of 8 hours a day and overtime as required.
Benefits
- Competitive pay package with a sign-on bonus
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Flexible spending programs for healthcare and dependent care
- Aflac supplemental insurance products
- SIMPLE IRA Retirement plan with company match
- College Savings Program
- Generous Paid time off and holidays
- Flexible Schedule