Grain Elevator Clerk Job Description Sample

Farmers Cooperative is a full service cooperative with products and services offered in energy, grain, feed, agronomy, and tire departments. We are an aggressive company always looking towards the future and trying to bring more opportunities, markets, and abilities to our local producers. There are 60 locations serving southeast Nebraska and northeast Kansas with our main office located in Dorchester, NE.

Job Title: Grain Elevator Operator

Job Location: Raymond, NE

A Day in the Life:

An Elevator Operator works hard every day to ensure that our grain handling and storage facilities are in top-notch shape. This is a hands-on position requiring you to work outside in all kinds of weather. Your main responsibilities on a day to day basis is housekeeping and maintenance duties to keep our bins up and running and loading and unloading grain on both trucks and trains. You must learn and properly be able to start-up and shut-down all grain handling equipment involved with the elevator. You will be asked to complete confined space entries as well as cleaning grain bins. Safety is always our number one priority and we do everything we can to ensure the safest work environments for our employees, but there are some hazards involved with working in a grain elevator. These hazards include exposure to grain dust, electrical, fall, and trip hazards, and grain engulfment and entanglement. The Elevator Operator position rewards employees who pay attention, take initiative and work hard every single day to ensure that our customers are treated well and our grain stays in good condition.

The Cooperative operates under the "all hands-on deck" philosophy when it comes to getting things done. Therefore, employees are required to perform all other duties as directed by the supervisor.

What You'll Need to Do This Job:

• A high school diploma and/or equivalent.

• Self-starter

• Must take the grain grading class (will provide training)

• Basic millwright/operations

• Excellent written and oral communication

• Fumigation License (will provide training)

• The ability to think clearly and problem solve

• The desire to be involved in agriculture and work for a cooperative

• Physically, this position requires you to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, and crawl on a regular basis

• This position requires you to climb ladders and ride the man-lift so you must be able to work with heights.

• You must be able to regularly lift at least 50 pounds and occasionally lift 100 pounds.

• You will be working around grain dust all day; you will be exposed to outdoor temperatures

• More hours will be expected during harvest season and when trains come to unload/load grain.

DISCLAIMER

This Job Description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover every activity, duty or responsibility required of the employee. This job description in no way alters "employment-at-will" and is not a guarantee of employment now or in the future.

Job Description:

Bartlett Grain Company

Job Title:

Grain Elevator Operator

Req. # 350-BGC-(NonEx)-322

Primary Job Location:

South Jacksonville, IL

Job Classification:

Full-time

Work Schedule:

These are generally 8 hour shifts, primarily on 2nd shift. You must be available for overtime and working weekends and holidays on occasion.

Job Summary

Our ideal candidate enjoys a hands-on work environment and is looking for a job where they can prove they can learn new tasks, advance and take any and all responsibility for their safe work behavior and the safety of their coworkers. These tasks include, but are not limited to:grain receiving, storage, handling, drying, blending, and loading of grain; monitoring stored grain condition; and maintaining and cleaning grain facilities and equipment to provide a safe environment for you and fellow workers. Grain Elevator Operators will be cross trained to perform a variety of tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the unloading and loading of grain commodities by both rail and truck.

• Weigh or measure materials and products.

• Clean and maintain equipment, machinery, and work stations.

• Observe conveyor operations and monitor lights, dials, and gauges

• Observe and listen to machinery operation to detect equipment malfunctions.

• Inform supervisors of equipment malfunctions that need to be addressed.

• Load trucks, train hoppers, train cars, containers.

• Perform or assist in routine maintenance andrepairs.

• Perform your job tasks in a safe manner in compliance with Bartlett safety programs and procedures.

• Take responsibility for your safe work behavior.

• Maintain your work areas and Bartlett facilities properly.

• Provide courteous and responsive customer service.

Compensation and Benefits

Base Wage: $14.00/hr and up

Bartlett offers a generous benefits package including

• 401(k) plan with company match

• Profit sharing plan

• Health Insurance, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability coverage paid 100% for employee

• Dental and Vision insurance available

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Paid Vacation and Holidays

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED degree or related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• You must have reliable transportation to be available for work 24/7.

• Experience with agriculture and farm equipment and mechanical aptitude is preferred.

Physical Demands and Requirements

This job can be physically strenuous (demanding) from time to time. You will be expected to be able to work in tight and confined spaces, walk, climb, bend, kneel, lift, grip, grasp, push and pull various tools and equipment. This job may require the ability to ride a belt man lift and occasionally work at significant heights, with requisite balance and equilibrium. You will need the ability to frequently lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds and occasionally more. This job will require the ability to ascend/descend ladders.

You will be required to wear personal protective equipment, including hardhats, gloves, safety glasses, safety shoes, and respiratory protection and ear protection as appropriate.

This job requires the ability to read and comprehend written and oral operational and safety instructions and related rules, policies and memos, and to communicate clearly with your co-workers and supervisors.

It is important to have vision that permits close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. If you are grading grain, the ability to identify and distingush colors is also important.

You also need the ability to detect odorsand the ability to understand and discern safety warning systems.

Working Environment

This is a physical job that includes both indoor and outdoor work in all types of weather and temperature environments. This job may include working at heights and in confined spaces. It may be noisy and dusty at times.

Company Overview

Bartlett Grain Company is an affiliate of Bartlett and Company - a diverse, agri-business companyheadquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. Bartlett is more than 100 years old, and FORBES ranks it among the largest private companies in the U.S. Its principal businesses are grain merchandising and logistics, exporting, flour milling, feed manufacturing and cattle feeding. Family-owned and growth oriented, the company has facilities in Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Oklahoma, North and South Carolina, Texas, Virginia and Mexico. Financially strong and highly disciplined, we use our expertise to provide our customers with the highest quality and best service possible. Throughout our operations, safety, cleanliness, and facility maintenance are a top priority and, as such, all employees must be absolutely committed to following our disciplined safety policies and procedures.

Candidates with the following backgrounds, often make great grain elevator operators:

Concrete, Asphalt, Roofing, Roofer, Construction, Landscaping, Landscaper, Milling, Mechanic, Farming, Farm Work, Farmer, Ranching, Ranch Work, Rancher.

All employees shall be subject to drug testing and background checks.

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt.

This job description is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities perform the essential functions of the job. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.

Bartlett will not accept unsolicited applications or resumes from placement services, recruiters or staffing firms. Bartlett WILL NOT pay any placement fee for unsolicited applications unless a written agreement is in place, in advance, for a specific job requisition. Unless such a written agreement is in place, any unsolicited resume shall be deemed Bartlett property and no fees shall be due from Bartlett to any third party under any circumstances.

You may be required to work periodically at other Bartlett regional locations.

Date Posted:
7/30/18

Job Category #:350-BGC-(NonEx)-322

Reviewer:WLW

Job Description:

Bartlett Grain Company

Job Title:

Grain Elevator Operations Manager

Req. # 310-BGC-(Ex)-451

Primary Job Location:

Scott City, KS

Job Classification:

Full-Time

Work Schedule:

As required

Job Summary

Bartlett Grain Company is seeking dedicated, hard-working individuals who are looking for a chance to prove they can learn new tasks, advance and take any and all responsibility for their safe work behavior and the safety of their coworkers. This is a hands-on position, with emphasis on customer service, grain quality, safety, and preventative maintenance. The successful candidate will be responsible for all outside activities. Tasks include, but are not limited to: grain receiving, moving and loading, grain fumigation, grain conditioning, railcar andtruck loading,scale operation, facility maintenance, in addition to training and supervision of elevator operations staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform your job tasks in a safe manner in compliance with Bartlett safety programs and procedures.

• Supervise all operational activities.

• Coordinate and manage the unloading and loading of grain commodities by both rail and truck.

• Contact workers in work stations or other departments to request movement of materials, products, or machinery, or to notify them of incoming/outgoing shipments and their estimated delivery/shipment times.

• Effectively communicate tasks, directives and policies with both senior management and supervised workers.

• Be knowledgable with all operations, systems, policies and procedures including:

• weighing or measuring materials and products and using scales or other measuring instruments in order to verify specified tonnages

• manipulating controls, levers, and valves to start pumps, auxiliary equipment, or conveyors, and to adjust equipment positions, speeds, timing, and material flows

• recording and tracking data such as weights, types, quantities, and storage locations of materials, as well as equipment performance problems and down time

• cleaning, sterilizing, and maintaining equipment, machinery, and work stations, using hand tools, shovels, brooms, chemicals, hoses, and lubricants

• observing conveyor operations and monitor lights, dials, and gauges, in order to maintain specified operating levels and to detect equipment malfunctions.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary is competitive for the position, based on prior education level and experience with opportunities for advancement.

Bartlett offers a generous benefits package including a 401(k) plan with Company match, a profit sharing plan, paid employee health insurance, life insurance and short term disability coverage. Bartlett also pays a portion of group dental and vision program costs, and offers additional voluntary group programs and discounts.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Ag Mechanics, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Business, Agronomy, Plant Science and Fertilizers or Business with comparable work experience is strongly preferred .

• Two to five years of applicable experience.

• Background/ experience with agriculture and farm equipment is preferred.

• Prefer a candidate with ties to Western KS.

• Must have proven project and management skills.

• Must have ability to work in a team environment.

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Physical Demands and Requirements

This job can be physically strenuous (demanding) from time to time, and a successful candidate will be expected to be able to work in tight and confined spaces, walk, climb, bend, kneel, lift, grip, grasp, push and pull various tools and equipment. This job may require you to work at significant heights, with requisite balance and equilibrium. The job requires the ability to frequently lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds and occasionally more. This job requires the ability to ascend/descend ladders.

This job requires wearing personal protective equipment, including hardhats, gloves, safety glasses, safety shoes, and respiratory protection and ear protection as appropriate. You may be required to maintain grooming standards that permit proper fit of a respirator.

This job requires the ability to read and comprehend written and oral operational and safety instructions and related rules, policies and memos, and to communicate clearly with co-workers and supervisors.

It is important to have vision that permits close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. If it is necessary in this position to grade grain, the ability to identify and distingush colors is also important.

You also need the ability to detect odors and the ability to understand and discern safety warning systems.

Working Environment

This is a physical job that includes both indoor and outdoor work in all types of weather and temperature environments. This job may include working at heights and in confined spaces. It may be noisy and dusty at times.

Company Overview

Bartlett Grain Company is an affiliate of Bartlett and Company - a diverse, agri-business company headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. Bartlett is more than 100 years old, and FORBES ranks it among the largest private companies in the U.S. Its principal businesses are grain merchandising and logistics, exporting, flour milling and feed manufacturing. Family-owned and growth oriented, the Company has facilities in Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, North and South Carolina, Virginia and Mexico. Financially strong and highly disciplined, we use our expertise to provide our customers with the highest quality and best service possible. Throughout our operations, safety, cleanliness, and facility maintenance are a top priority and, as such, all employees must be absolutely committed to following our disciplined safety policies and procedures.

All employees shall be subject to drug testing and background checks.

FLSA Status: Exempt.

This job description is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities perform the essential functions of the job. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.

Bartlett will not accept unsolicited applications or resumes from placement services, recruiters or staffing firms. Bartlett WILL NOT pay any placement fee for unsolicited applications unless a written agreement is in place, in advance, for a specific job requisition. Unless such a written agreement is in place, any unsolicited resume shall be deemed Bartlett property and no fees shall be due from Bartlett to any third party under any circumstances.

You may be required to work periodically at other Bartlett regional locations.

Date Posted:
8/16/18

Job Category #: 310-BGC-(Ex)-451

Reviewer: RCS, PV

Job Title: Grain Elevator Operator

Location: Ruby, NE

Farmers Cooperative is a full service cooperative with products and services offered in energy, grain, feed, agronomy, and tire departments. We are an aggressive company always looking towards the future and trying to bring more opportunities, markets, and abilities to our local producers. There are 60 locations serving southeast Nebraska and northeast Kansas with our main office located in Dorchester, NE.

A Day in the Life:

An Elevator Operator works hard every day to ensure that our grain handling and storage facilities are in top-notch shape. This is a hands-on position requiring you to work outside in all kinds of weather. Your main responsibilities on a day to day basis is housekeeping and maintenance duties to keep our bins up and running and loading and unloading grain on both trucks and trains. You must learn and properly be able to start-up and shut-down all grain handling equipment involved with the elevator. You will be asked to complete confined space entries as well as cleaning grain bins. Safety is always our number one priority and we do everything we can to ensure the safest work environments for our employees, but there are some hazards involved with working in a grain elevator. These hazards include exposure to grain dust, electrical, fall, and trip hazards, and grain engulfment and entanglement. The Elevator Operator position rewards employees who pay attention, take initiative and work hard every single day to ensure that our customers are treated well and our grain stays in good condition.

The Cooperative operates under the "all hands-on deck" philosophy when it comes to getting things done. Therefore, employees are required to perform all other duties as directed by the supervisor.

What You'll Need to Do This Job:

• A high school diploma and/or equivalent.

• Self-starter

• Must take the grain grading class (will provide training)

• Basic millwright/operations

• Excellent written and oral communication

• Fumigation License (will provide training)

• The ability to think clearly and problem solve

• The desire to be involved in agriculture and work for a cooperative

• Physically, this position requires you to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, and crawl on a regular basis

• This position requires you to climb ladders and ride the man-lift so you must be able to work with heights.

• You must be able to regularly lift at least 50 pounds and occasionally lift 100 pounds.

• You will be working around grain dust all day; you will be exposed to outdoor temperatures

• More hours will be expected during harvest season and when trains come to unload/load grain.

DISCLAIMER

This Job Description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover every activity, duty or responsibility required of the employee. This job description in no way alters "employment-at-will" and is not a guarantee of employment now or in the future.

Job Description:

Position Overview

This position is responsible for performing operations tasks involving the receiving, storage, cleaning, packaging and shipping of grain.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform a minimum of two tasks in the operations area contributing to customer service, grain conditioning or general facility upkeep

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Minimal job-related experience

• Work is prescribed and completed with close supervision and little autonomy

• Duties are clearly defined and methods and tasks are described in detail

Minimum Qualifications & Skills

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred

• No experience required

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It does not include all responsibilities and skills required of the job and may be changed at any time. All responsibilities must be completed in compliance with all safety protocols, policies, procedures and consistent with the spirit and philosophy of The Andersons' Statement of Principles.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Also, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. The Andersons, Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace. The Andersons, Inc. is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us.

Job Description:

Bartlett Grain Company

Job Title:

Grain Elevator Operator

Req. # 350-BGC-(NonEx)-320

Primary Job Location:

St Joseph, MO

Job Classification:

Full-time

Work Schedule:

These are generally 8 hour shifts. You must be available for overtime and working weekends and holidays on occasion.

Job Summary

Our ideal candidate enjoys a hands-on work environment and is looking for a job where they can prove they can learn new tasks, advance and take any and all responsibility for their safe work behavior and the safety of their coworkers. These tasks include, but are not limited to:grain receiving, storage, handling, drying, blending, and loading of grain; monitoring stored grain condition; and maintaining and cleaning grain facilities and equipment to provide a safe environment for you and fellow workers. Grain Elevator Operators will be cross trained to perform a variety of tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the unloading and loading of grain commodities by both rail and truck.

• Weigh or measure materials and products.

• Clean and maintain equipment, machinery, and work stations.

• Observe conveyor operations and monitor lights, dials, and gauges

• Observe and listen to machinery operation to detect equipment malfunctions.

• Inform supervisors of equipment malfunctions that need to be addressed.

• Load trucks, train hoppers, train cars, containers.

• Perform or assist in routine maintenance andrepairs.

• Perform your job tasks in a safe manner in compliance with Bartlett safety programs and procedures.

• Take responsibility for your safe work behavior.

• Maintain your work areas and Bartlett facilities properly.

• Provide courteous and responsive customer service.

Compensation and Benefits

Base Wage: $16.00/hr and up

Bartlett offers a generous benefits package including

• 401(k) plan with company match

• Profit sharing plan

• Health Insurance, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability coverage paid 100% for employee

• Dental and Vision insurance available

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Paid Vacation and Holidays

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED degree or related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• You must have reliable transportation to be available for work 24/7.

• Experience with agriculture and farm equipment and mechanical aptitude is preferred.

Physical Demands and Requirements

This job can be physically strenuous (demanding) from time to time. You will be expected to be able to work in tight and confined spaces, walk, climb, bend, kneel, lift, grip, grasp, push and pull various tools and equipment. This job may require the ability to ride a belt man lift and occasionally work at significant heights, with requisite balance and equilibrium. You will need the ability to frequently lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds and occasionally more. This job will require the ability to ascend/descend ladders.

You will be required to wear personal protective equipment, including hardhats, gloves, safety glasses, safety shoes, and respiratory protection and ear protection as appropriate.

This job requires the ability to read and comprehend written and oral operational and safety instructions and related rules, policies and memos, and to communicate clearly with your co-workers and supervisors.

It is important to have vision that permits close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. If you are grading grain, the ability to identify and distingush colors is also important.

You also need the ability to detect odorsand the ability to understand and discern safety warning systems.

Working Environment

This is a physical job that includes both indoor and outdoor work in all types of weather and temperature environments. This job may include working at heights and in confined spaces. It may be noisy and dusty at times.

Company Overview

Bartlett Grain Company is an affiliate of Bartlett and Company - a diverse, agri-business companyheadquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. Bartlett is more than 100 years old, and FORBES ranks it among the largest private companies in the U.S. Its principal businesses are grain merchandising and logistics, exporting, flour milling, feed manufacturing and cattle feeding. Family-owned and growth oriented, the company has facilities in Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Oklahoma, North and South Carolina, Texas, Virginia and Mexico. Financially strong and highly disciplined, we use our expertise to provide our customers with the highest quality and best service possible. Throughout our operations, safety, cleanliness, and facility maintenance are a top priority and, as such, all employees must be absolutely committed to following our disciplined safety policies and procedures.

Candidates with the following backgrounds, often make great grain elevator operators:

Concrete, Asphalt, Roofing, Roofer, Construction, Landscaping, Landscaper, Milling, Mechanic, Farming, Farm Work, Farmer, Ranching, Ranch Work, Rancher.

All employees shall be subject to drug testing and background checks.

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt.

This job description is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities perform the essential functions of the job. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.

Bartlett will not accept unsolicited applications or resumes from placement services, recruiters or staffing firms. Bartlett WILL NOT pay any placement fee for unsolicited applications unless a written agreement is in place, in advance, for a specific job requisition. Unless such a written agreement is in place, any unsolicited resume shall be deemed Bartlett property and no fees shall be due from Bartlett to any third party under any circumstances.

You may be required to work periodically at other Bartlett regional locations.

Date Posted:
8/10/18

Job Category #:350-BGC-(NonEx)-320

Reviewer:WLW

Job Description:

Bartlett Grain Company

Job Title:

Grain Elevator Operator

Req. # 350-BGC-(NonEx)-268

Primary Job Location:

Kansas City, KS

Job Classification:

Full-time

Work Schedule:

These are generally 8 hour shifts. You must be available for overtime and working weekends and holidays on occasion.

Job Summary

Our ideal candidate enjoys a hands-on work environment and is looking for a job where they can prove they can learn new tasks, advance and take any and all responsibility for their safe work behavior and the safety of their coworkers. These tasks include, but are not limited to:grain receiving, storage, handling, drying, blending, and loading of grain; monitoring stored grain condition; and maintaining and cleaning grain facilities and equipment to provide a safe environment for you and fellow workers. Grain Elevator Operators will be cross trained to perform a variety of tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the unloading and loading of grain commodities by both rail and truck.

• Weigh or measure materials and products.

• Clean and maintain equipment, machinery, and work stations.

• Observe conveyor operations and monitor lights, dials, and gauges

• Observe and listen to machinery operation to detect equipment malfunctions.

• Inform supervisors of equipment malfunctions that need to be addressed.

• Load trucks, train hoppers, train cars, containers.

• Perform or assist in routine maintenance andrepairs.

• Perform your job tasks in a safe manner in compliance with Bartlett safety programs and procedures.

• Take responsibility for your safe work behavior.

• Maintain your work areas and Bartlett facilities properly.

• Provide courteous and responsive customer service.

Compensation and Benefits

Base Wage: $17.00/hr and up for 1st shift, $18 and up for 2nd/3rd shift

Bartlett offers a generous benefits package including

• 401(k) plan with company match

• Profit sharing plan

• Health Insurance, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability coverage paid 100% for employee

• Dental and Vision insurance available

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Paid Vacation and Holidays

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED degree or related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• You must have reliable transportation to be available for work 24/7.

• Experience with agriculture and farm equipment and mechanical aptitude is preferred.

Physical Demands and Requirements

This job can be physically strenuous (demanding) from time to time. You will be expected to be able to work in tight and confined spaces, walk, climb, bend, kneel, lift, grip, grasp, push and pull various tools and equipment. This job may require the ability to ride a belt man lift and occasionally work at significant heights, with requisite balance and equilibrium. You will need the ability to frequently lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds and occasionally more. This job will require the ability to ascend/descend ladders.

You will be required to wear personal protective equipment, including hardhats, gloves, safety glasses, safety shoes, and respiratory protection and ear protection as appropriate.

This job requires the ability to read and comprehend written and oral operational and safety instructions and related rules, policies and memos, and to communicate clearly with your co-workers and supervisors.

It is important to have vision that permits close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. If you are grading grain, the ability to identify and distingush colors is also important.

You also need the ability to detect odorsand the ability to understand and discern safety warning systems.

Working Environment

This is a physical job that includes both indoor and outdoor work in all types of weather and temperature environments. This job may include working at heights and in confined spaces. It may be noisy and dusty at times.

Company Overview

Bartlett Grain Company is an affiliate of Bartlett and Company - a diverse, agri-business companyheadquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. Bartlett is more than 100 years old, and FORBES ranks it among the largest private companies in the U.S. Its principal businesses are grain merchandising and logistics, exporting, flour milling, feed manufacturing and cattle feeding. Family-owned and growth oriented, the company has facilities in Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Oklahoma, North and South Carolina, Texas, Virginia and Mexico. Financially strong and highly disciplined, we use our expertise to provide our customers with the highest quality and best service possible. Throughout our operations, safety, cleanliness, and facility maintenance are a top priority and, as such, all employees must be absolutely committed to following our disciplined safety policies and procedures.

Candidates with the following backgrounds, often make great grain elevator operators:

Concrete, Asphalt, Roofing, Roofer, Construction, Landscaping, Landscaper, Milling, Mechanic, Farming, Farm Work, Farmer, Ranching, Ranch Work, Rancher.

All employees shall be subject to drug testing and background checks.

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt.

This job description is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities perform the essential functions of the job. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.

Bartlett will not accept unsolicited applications or resumes from placement services, recruiters or staffing firms. Bartlett WILL NOT pay any placement fee for unsolicited applications unless a written agreement is in place, in advance, for a specific job requisition. Unless such a written agreement is in place, any unsolicited resume shall be deemed Bartlett property and no fees shall be due from Bartlett to any third party under any circumstances.

You may be required to work periodically at other Bartlett regional locations.

Date Posted:
8/10/18

Job Category #:350-BGC-(NonEx)-268

Reviewer:WLW

Job Description:

Bartlett Grain Company

Job Title:

Grain Elevator Operator

Req. # 350-BGC-(NonEx)-269

Primary Job Location:

Wichita, KS

Job Classification:

Full-time

Work Schedule:

We are hiring for 2nd shift, generally 3pm to 11pm. You must be available for overtime and working weekends and holidays on occasion.

Job Summary

Our ideal candidate enjoys a hands-on work environment and is looking for a job where they can prove they can learn new tasks, advance and take any and all responsibility for their safe work behavior and the safety of their coworkers. These tasks include, but are not limited to:grain receiving, storage, handling, drying, blending, and loading of grain; monitoring stored grain condition; and maintaining and cleaning grain facilities and equipment to provide a safe environment for you and fellow workers. Grain Elevator Operators will be cross trained to perform a variety of tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the unloading and loading of grain commodities by both rail and truck.

• Weigh or measure materials and products.

• Clean and maintain equipment, machinery, and work stations.

• Observe conveyor operations and monitor lights, dials, and gauges

• Observe and listen to machinery operation to detect equipment malfunctions.

• Inform supervisors of equipment malfunctions that need to be addressed.

• Load trucks, train hoppers, train cars, containers.

• Perform or assist in routine maintenance andrepairs.

• Perform your job tasks in a safe manner in compliance with Bartlett safety programs and procedures.

• Take responsibility for your safe work behavior.

• Maintain your work areas and Bartlett facilities properly.

• Provide courteous and responsive customer service.

Compensation and Benefits

Base Wage: $14.00/hr and up

Bartlett offers a generous benefits package including

• 401(k) plan with company match

• Profit sharing plan

• Health Insurance, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability coverage paid 100% for employee

• Dental and Vision insurance available

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Paid Vacation and Holidays

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED degree or related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• You must have reliable transportation to be available for work 24/7.

• Experience with agriculture and farm equipment and mechanical aptitude is preferred.

Physical Demands and Requirements

This job can be physically strenuous (demanding) from time to time. You will be expected to be able to work in tight and confined spaces, walk, climb, bend, kneel, lift, grip, grasp, push and pull various tools and equipment. This job may require the ability to ride a belt man lift and occasionally work at significant heights, with requisite balance and equilibrium. You will need the ability to frequently lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds and occasionally more. This job will require the ability to ascend/descend ladders.

You will be required to wear personal protective equipment, including hardhats, gloves, safety glasses, safety shoes, and respiratory protection and ear protection as appropriate.

This job requires the ability to read and comprehend written and oral operational and safety instructions and related rules, policies and memos, and to communicate clearly with your co-workers and supervisors.

It is important to have vision that permits close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. If you are grading grain, the ability to identify and distingush colors is also important.

You also need the ability to detect odorsand the ability to understand and discern safety warning systems.

Working Environment

This is a physical job that includes both indoor and outdoor work in all types of weather and temperature environments. This job may include working at heights and in confined spaces. It may be noisy and dusty at times.

Company Overview

Bartlett Grain Company is an affiliate of Bartlett and Company - a diverse, agri-business companyheadquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. Bartlett is more than 100 years old, and FORBES ranks it among the largest private companies in the U.S. Its principal businesses are grain merchandising and logistics, exporting, flour milling, feed manufacturing and cattle feeding. Family-owned and growth oriented, the company has facilities in Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Oklahoma, North and South Carolina, Texas, Virginia and Mexico. Financially strong and highly disciplined, we use our expertise to provide our customers with the highest quality and best service possible. Throughout our operations, safety, cleanliness, and facility maintenance are a top priority and, as such, all employees must be absolutely committed to following our disciplined safety policies and procedures.

Candidates with the following backgrounds, often make great grain elevator operators:

Concrete, Asphalt, Roofing, Roofer, Construction, Landscaping, Landscaper, Milling, Mechanic, Farming, Farm Work, Farmer, Ranching, Ranch Work, Rancher.

All employees shall be subject to drug testing and background checks.

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt.

This job description is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities perform the essential functions of the job. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.

Bartlett will not accept unsolicited applications or resumes from placement services, recruiters or staffing firms. Bartlett WILL NOT pay any placement fee for unsolicited applications unless a written agreement is in place, in advance, for a specific job requisition. Unless such a written agreement is in place, any unsolicited resume shall be deemed Bartlett property and no fees shall be due from Bartlett to any third party under any circumstances.

You may be required to work periodically at other Bartlett regional locations.

Date Posted:
8/10/18

Job Category #:350-BGC-(NonEx)-269

Reviewer:WLW

West Plains, LLC is a grains and animal feed ingredient supply company, with approximately 30 million bushels of owned storage facilities. The company is a leader in its geographic area of Nebraska, Colorado, Wyoming, South Dakota, Missouri and Texas, with a growing presence in Mexico. We recently purchased a large grain elevator with port access in Texas and a facility in Colorado and we continue to explore domestic and international growth opportunities.

We are looking for an experienced Grain Elevator Operations professional to run the elevator operations for our 20+ grain elevators across the USA. We are a family owned private organization and we are growing! This role will directly supervise 5-10 professionals in the Grain Operations group. They will also lead the capital investments projects for our facilities and acquisitions.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide operational leadership for West Plains LLC
• Coordinate with regional managers for all elevator operations
• Ensure compliance with all West Plains LLC safety policies and procedures
• Make best and most efficient use of all West Plains LLC resources
• Maintain total compliance with all OSHA, state, and company safety standards
• Work with corporate HR group to determine staffing and HR needs for all operations team members
• Plan operational strategy at all assigned facilities
• Maintain a safe and efficient working environment
• Effectively communicate tasks, directives and policies with both senior management and supervised workers.
• 40% travel required

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture engineering, Agribusiness Finance or related discipline
• 10+ years’ experience in grain elevator operations
• 6-10 years’ experience supervising multiple grain facilities
• 3-5 years’ experience in Grain Merchandising is preferred
• Demonstrated experience with agriculture and farm equipment
• Demonstrated experience working in a multiple facility role

BioUrja Group is an EEO employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
BioUrja Group welcomes F1, OPT and CPT Candidates to apply for this position.

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