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Grain Elevator Operator
Job Description:
Bartlett Grain Company
Job Title:
Grain Elevator Operator
Req. # 350-BGC-(NonEx)-267
Primary Job Location:
Council Bluffs, IA
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 and repairs.
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 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, 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:
3/20/18
Job Category #: 350-BGC-(NonEx)-267
Reviewer: WLW
Grain Elevator Operator
Overview
Ag Processing Inc is currently hiring full time elevator operators at our Chester facility. This person will be responsible for loading and unloading trucks and cleaning and maintaining plant equipment.
Responsibilities
Loading and unloading grain trucks
Operating equipment such as forklifts, Bobcats, pay loaders, hand trucks and pallet jacks
Cleaning the facility and equipment
Operating truck/elevator scale
Operating grain handling and conveying equipment
Qualifications
Must be able to work 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on any day of the week and work overtime as needed.
Must be able to pass a physical and drug screen.
Must be willing to work inside and outside in all weather conditions.
Must be able to work with heights and in grain dust environment.
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
If interested please apply online at www.agp.com or apply at our Chester facility located at 421 Thayer Avenue, Chester, Nebraska.
Phone Number: (402)324-5475
Ag Processing Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.
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Grain Elevator Operator
Overview
Ag Processing Inc is currently hiring for a full time grain elevator operator at our Lincoln facility. This person will be responsible for loading and unloading trucks and railcars and cleaning and maintaining plant equipment.
Responsibilities
Loading and unloading grain trucks and railcars
Operating equipment such as forklifts, Bobcats, pay loaders, hand trucks and pallet jacks
Housekeeping, such as cleaning the facility and equipment
Performing maintenance on the equipment
Operating truck/elevator scale
Operating grain handling and conveying equipment
Preparing trucks when entering the facility
Qualifications
Must be able to work 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on any day of the week and work overtime as needed.
Must be able to pass a physical and drug screen.
Must be willing to work inside and outside in all weather conditions.
Must be able to work with heights and in grain dust environment.
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
If interested please apply online
Or
Apply at our Lincoln facility located at 940 Calvert Street, Lincoln, NE 68502.
Ag Processing Inc is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify.
Grain Elevator Operator
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 and repairs.
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 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, 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:
3/20/18
Job Category #: 350-BGC-(NonEx)-268
Reviewer: WLW
Grain Elevator Superintendent - Grainland Cooperative - Eureka, IL
COMPANY: GRAINLAND COOPERATIVE
HIRING MANAGER: Jeff Brooks
LOCATION: Eureka, IL
PAY GRADE: Hourly
Position Responsibilities
The grain elevator manager's responsibilities involve supervision of employees, safety and maintenance, grain handling, grain management, reporting, customer service and other duties as assigned by the operations manager or management.
The elevator manager will maintain a positive attitude that promotes team work within the cooperative and a favorable image of the cooperative.
Supervision of Employees
- Supervision involves communicating to other employees at the elevator location, the work to be completed, delegating the workload and upholding cooperative policies
Safety and Maintenance
Observe and enforce GRAINLAND Cooperative, OSHA, state and federal safety policies and regulations
Maintain clean and neat facilities
Maintain equipment and facilities regularly
Maintain housekeeping and sanitation standards
Make recommendations on replacement, additions, or deletions of facilities and equipment when needed and/or economically justified
Check all areas for fire or safety hazards
Keep fire extinguishers fully charged and in designated places at all times
Grain Handling
Coordinate receiving, sampling, and grading
Ensure employees are qualified to sample and grade grain properly
Open all facilities at scheduled times
Check truck scales and testing equipment for accuracy
Grain Management
Assure proper grain storage and condition
Properly bin grain according to grade and moisture to maintain the highest quality possible
Maintain up-to-date bin charts showing type, grade, and quantity of grain stored in each bin
Check regularly on the condition of stored grain
Assure proper aeration of each bin
Check and record grain temperatures as needed
Operate grain dryers
Operate grain dryer in a safe and efficient manner by following manufactures, company, industry practices
Record quality of grain and moisture before and after dryer operation
Blend grain for proper loading
Blend grain for loadout to obtain the highest grade and price while minimizing discounts
Prepare and load railcars and grain trucks in approved manner of quality and weights
Reporting
Man lift Inspection-Monthly
Housekeeping-Weekly
Building and Equipment-Yearly
Grain Inventory Report-Monthly
Other reports as needed and requested
Customer Service
Greet customers promptly and courteously with a friendly smile and a hello, and thank them for their business
Assist customers with unloading and loading
Promptly and courteously answer the phone
Work with customers to resolve problems and report complaints
Actively work to increase personal skills and knowledge
Attend safety and cooperative meetings as requested
Other Duties
- The grain elevator manager will perform other duties as assigned by the operations manager or management
Required Qualifications
High School diploma or GED
Strong communication and customer service skills
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license
Must be able to work hours beyond those considered normal
Must be able to climb, enter confined spaces, and ability to lift 50 pounds
Grain Inspector Clerk 3
Perdue AgriBusiness, LLC has an immediate opening for a Temporary Grain Inspector Clerk 3 position for Chesapeake, VA facility. This purpose of this position is to obtain, test, and grade grain samples and perform housekeeping and other administrative/clerical duties as required.
The schedule of this position are during business hours Monday to Friday.
Potential temporary to full-time
Collect grain samples using automated or manual grain probe
Prepare grain samples for grading
Inspect and test grain for all factors and run any analytical tests required on grain sample
Complete grain data entry forms, receiving tickets, and other documentation as required
Provide customer support as required
Input, edit, and balance incoming truck information in grain system
Set-up and calibrate grain testing equipment
High School Graduate or GED
Strong communication skills
Strong math skills
Strong organizational skills
Knowledge of standard software applications
Able to obtain state grain grading certification
TWIC application is required
Perdue family of companies is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce.
Grain Elevator Operations Superintendent - Grains Experience Required
We are an agricultural commodity trading business specializing in warehouse operation, risk management, and transportation with a focus on creating value for the company’s producers and consumers. Our customers depend on us to provide market insight, risk management, and logistics support.
We recently purchased a grain elevator in Brownsville Texas and we are looking for several experienced Elevator professionals including Elevator Superintendent. This position will supervise all operations team members for the facility,
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide operational supervision at assigned facilities
- Coordinate with regional manager for all loading and unloading of grain and feed products
- 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
- Determine staffing needs at each facility daily
- Plan daily operational activities at all assigned facilities
- Monitor and report grain quality and condition
- Provide training to employees as required per company policies
- Maintain a safe and efficient working environment
- Effectively communicate tasks, directives and policies with both senior management and supervised workers.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Associate’s (2-year plus) preferred, Field of study: Agriculture engineering or other similar degree program and/or comparable work experience.
- Experience with agriculture and farm equipment is preferred.
- 2+ years Grain Elevator Superintendent experience
- 4+ years Grain Elevator experience
Elevator Operator II
Position Summary:
Primary responsibility is the operation of the grain elevator as it pertains to loading, unloading and transferring grain and grain products in an efficient, safe and sanitary manner. Also assists or leads in all other aspects of grain handling, storage, maintaining facilities/equipment and elevator operations.
Core Functions:
Assists in all areas of the loading, unloading and transferring of grain and grain products for truck, barge, rail (location specific) and inspects barges, trucks and railcars before loading.
Gauges and reports product levels in grain storage, trucks, barges and railcars
Perform housekeeping and cleaning duties and assists in basic maintenance activities
Know and understand all facets of Bunge's safety programs and culture, lead safety talks and recognize HPE's and other job related hazards around the facility.
Performs grain receiving, weighing and grading duties and visually monitors grain and grain products for irregularities.
Ability to operate more advanced equipment and help with larger maintenance projects
Skill/Experience Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent desired
1-2 years of experience
Basic written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work in a safety conscious environment
Ability to work in a highly quality controlled environment.
Proficient operating basic equipment (mower, tractor, boat, etc.)
Some mechanical background including the ability to recognize signs of operation failure
Ability to maintain a good working relationship with other facility personnel.
Agricultural experience preferred
Work Hours and Conditions
Harvest Season Hours (60 plus per week)
Non Harvest Season Hours (40-50 per week)
Physical Requirements
Walking
Walking on catwalks at a variety of heights
Climbing stairs and ladders
Lifting up to 75 lbs
Bending
Stooping
Shoveling product
Entering and working in confined spaces
Working at heights up to 200 ft. with appropriate safety equipment
Working outdoors in a broad range of climate conditions
Working over water
Nearest Major Market: Alexandria Louisiana
Elevator Operator IV
Position Summary:
Primary responsibility is the operation of the grain elevator as it pertains to loading, unloading and transferring grain and grain products in an efficient, safe and sanitary manner. Also assists or leads in all other aspects of grain handling, storage, maintaining facilities/equipment and elevator operations.
Core Functions:
Assists in all areas of the loading, unloading and transferring of grain and grain products for truck, barge, rail (location specific) and inspects barges, trucks and railcars before loading.
Proficient in all facets of Bunge's safety programs and culture, has a strong working knowledge of safety procedures and environmental regulations, demonstrates safe working practices, has the ability to perform JHA's and recognize near misses
Perform housekeeping and cleaning duties
Ability to perform barge and rail draft calculations.
Ability to oversee maintenance projects, has a strong understanding of all facets of maintenance for the facility and is an equipment expert
Ability to accurately perform inventory management
Skills/Experience
High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred
Associates, Technical or Mechanical Degree desired
5+ years of experience
Basic written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated computer skills
Demonstrated ability to work in a safety conscious environment
Ability to work in a highly quality controlled environment.
Skilled in maintenance, equipment operations, safety programs and grain operations
Ability to lead others and maintain a good working relationship with other facility personnel.
Welding and light fabrication preferred
Agriculture and/or grain elevator experience preferred
Work under minimal supervision and has wide latitude for independent judgment
Physical Requirements
Walking
Walking on catwalks at a variety of heights
Climbing stairs and ladders
Lifting up to 75 lbs
Bending
Stooping
Shoveling product
Entering and working in confined spaces
Working at heights up to 200 ft. with appropriate safety equipment
Working outdoors in a broad range of climate conditions
Working over water
Nearest Major Market: Mississippi
Elevator Operator III
Position Summary:
Primary responsibility is the operation of the grain elevator as it pertains to loading, unloading and transferring grain and grain products in an efficient, safe and sanitary manner. Also assists or leads in all other aspects of grain handling, storage, maintaining facilities/equipment and elevator operations.
Core Functions:
Assists in all areas of the loading, unloading and transferring of grain and grain products for truck, barge, rail (location specific) and inspects barges, trucks and railcars before loading.
Ability to operate and monitor more advanced grain handling equipment (grain dryer, grain control room, bin sweeps and locomotives) on a routine basis.
Perform housekeeping and cleaning duties
Ability to perform and fix more complex maintenance issues. (fabrication, repairs, etc.)
Know and understand all facets of Bunge's safety programs and culture, has a strong working knowledge of safety procedures and environmental regulations, demonstrates safe working practices and has the ability to notify operations of safety alarms
Responsible for properly and accurately recording all applicable documentation
Performs grain receiving, weighing and grading duties and helps with unloading/loading trucks, barges and rail
Skills/Experience Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent desired
2-4 years of experience
Basic written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work in a safety conscious environment
Ability to work in a highly quality controlled environment.
Skilled in maintenance, equipment operations, safety programs and grain operations
Ability to lead others and maintain a good working relationship with other facility personnel.
Welding and light fabrication preferred
Agricultural experience preferred
Work Hours and Conditions:
Harvest Season Hours (60 plus per week)
Non Harvest Season Hours (40-50 per week)
Physical Requirements:
Walking
Walking on catwalks at a variety of heights
Climbing stairs and ladders
Lifting up to 75 lbs
Bending
Stooping
Shoveling product
Entering and working in confined spaces
Working at heights up to 200 ft. with appropriate safety equipment
Working outdoors in a broad range of climate conditions
Working over water
Nearest Major Market: Jonesboro
Nearest Secondary Market: Memphis
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