Grain Elevator Clerk Job Description Sample

Farmers Cooperative of Frankfort, KS is seeking to hire a full-time Grain Elevator Operator to assist in the daily operation of grain facilities and maintain efficiency and quality while delivering excellent customer service. This position offers a competitive wage based on experience plus excellent benefits! Our benefits include medical with HSA, dental, life, disability, vision, defined benefit pension, a 401k plan with company match, paid time off, and paid holidays. If this sounds like the opportunity that you've been looking for, apply today! ABOUT FARMERS COOPERATIVE 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 toward the future and trying to bring more opportunities, markets, and abilities to our local producers. We have a strong passion for agriculture and strive to improve the communities we serve. As we grow, we continue to look for top quality individuals and local talent to help take our business to the next level. We value our customers and strive to give them the best service possible. At Farmers Cooperative we have a family-friendly culture that allows for family flexibility and a healthy work/life balance. We believe our employees are our most important asset which is why we offer excellent benefits, competitive wages, and the opportunity to grow professionally. A DAY IN THE LIFE AS A GRAIN ELEVATOR OPERATOR As a Grain Elevator Operator, you enjoy the fresh air as you have the opportunity to work outside in all kinds of weather. Your outstanding communication skills come in handy as you interact with customers when you are loading and unloading grain trucks and rail cars. Each day you work hard to ensure that our grain handling and storage facilities are in top-notch shape by completing housekeeping and maintenance duties. You understand the importance of following proper equipment protocols as you properly start up and shut down all grain handling equipment. Although Farmers Cooperative does everything they can to ensure the safest work environments for employees, there are some hazards involved with working in a grain elevator. This is why you stay up to date on safety procedures and try to minimize hazards. Your passion for agriculture shines through as you complete your work each day. QUALIFICATIONS * High school diploma or equivalent * Willing to take the grain grading class (training provided) * Fumigation license (training provided) * Knowledge of basic millwright operations * Ability to stand, stoop, kneel, bend, and crawl * Ability to lift at least 50 lbs and occasionally lift 100 lbs * Ability to be flexible with your schedule during peak harvest seasons Are you a self-starter? Do you have excellent written and oral communication skills? Are you a problem-solver? Are you comfortable climbing ladders and riding in a man-lift? Do you have the desire to be involved in agriculture and work for a cooperative? If so, you may be perfect for this Grain Elevator Operator position! WORK SCHEDULE The typical schedule for this position is Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm and from 7:30 am to noon on Saturdays as needed. More hours are expected during fall harvest and during wheat harvest in July and to load trains. ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM? If you have a passion for agriculture and feel that you would be right for this job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application so that we can review your information. We look forward to meeting you!