Grain Elevator Clerk Job Description Sample

Perdue AgriBusiness has an immediate opening for a Grain Inspector Clerk 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.

• 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.

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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Perdue AgriBusiness, LLC has an immediate opening for an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic for our Grain facility in Chesapeake, Virginia.

We are seeking a candidate with heavy equipment experience.  This position will be responsible for repairing loaders, excavators, forklifts, skid steers, etc.

• Performing routine mechanical and equipment repairs on but not limited to:  loaders, excavators, forklifts, skid steers, belt conveyors, drag conveyors, screw conveyors, pneumatic conveyors, dust collection systems and bucket elevators

• Troubleshooting equipment function issues

• Cutting and welding to perform preventative and corrective machine repairs

• Working at heights; steel fabrication, use of hand tools

• High School Diploma or GED (required)

• Advanced technical or equipment maintenance training (preferred)

• 2-5 years of related industrial work experience

• Strong reading, analytical, math and communication skills

• Valid state driver's license

Perdue family of companies is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce.

Bunge Limited (www.bunge.com, NYSE: BG) is a leading global agribusiness and food company operating in over 40 countries with approximately 32,000 employees. Bunge buys, sells, stores and transports oilseeds and grains to serve customers worldwide; processes oilseeds to make protein meal for animal feed; produces edible oil products for consumers and commercial customers in the food processing, industrial and artisanal bakery, confectionery, human nutrition and food service categories; produces sugar and ethanol from sugarcane; mills wheat, corn and rice to make ingredients used by food companies; and sells fertilizer in South America. Founded in 1818, the company is headquartered in White Plains, New York.

• Candidate(s) selected for this position will be employed by EGT, LLC. EGT, LLC is a joint venture between Bunge North America, the North American operating arm of Bunge Limited, and ITOCHU International Inc., a U.S. subsidiary of Japanese trading company ITOCHU Corp.*

Position Summary:

EGT Tunis is the new grain elevator on your way to Fort Benton just outside the town of Carter. The Elevator Operator is responsible for performing all operations functions relating to the Elevator, Control Room, weighing/grading, housekeeping and rail loading activities. Employee may also be responsible to assist in performing routine maintenance of equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Perform all tasks in a safe manner

• Actively participate in safety programs and inspections

• Responsible for control room duties, which include continuous monitoring of equipment, processes via computer monitored programs.

• All Equipment and processes are to be operated safely and efficiently

• Perform all tasks relating to receiving and blending of grain

• Work outdoors in the elevator-loading/unloading trucks and rail cars

• Work as a team member, motivating others to function as a team

• Communicate with supervisor, maintaining an open relationship

• Maintain a high level of customer service

• Assist in performing routine maintenance tasks

• Responsible for performing routine housekeeping

• Operate mobile equipment and properly utilize miscellaneous hand tools

• Perform all other assigned duties as required and/or instructed by supervisor

• Perform weighing and grading of all commodities and input customer information into OneWeigh software

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or its equivalency is required

• 1-2 years' experience working in grain elevator is preferred

• Ability to work safely is required

• Must demonstrate dependability and ability to work in a team environment

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks

• Computer skill experience is desirable

Schedule

Standard but flexible due to nature of facility needs with overtime required during peak business periods

Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Nearest Major Market: Montana

Job Segment: Agricultural, Housekeeping, Engineer, Equipment Operator, Agribusiness, Healthcare, Agriculture, Engineering, Manufacturing

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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 at least six tasks in the operations area contributing to customer service, grain conditioning and general facility upkeep

• Operate various types of mobile equipment

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Has developed skills through formal training or considerable work experience

• Works within established procedures

• Completes work with a moderate degree of supervision

Minimum Qualifications & Skills

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• 1-2 years' relevant experience required

Additional Job Information

• Utilize computer software to load/unload trucks

• Weigh and grade inbound and outbound grain

• Minor general housekeeping

• Clerical duties

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic computer skills

• Ability to work overtime

• Superior organizational skills and ability to multi-task with many tasks

• Effective oral and written communication

• Detailed oriented; self motivated; dependable; timely and reliable

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.

For more than a century, the people of Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE: ADM) have transformed crops into products that serve the vital needs of a growing world. Today, we're one of the world's largest agricultural processors and food ingredient providers, with approximately 31,000 employees serving customers in more than 170 countries. With a global value chain that includes approximately 500 crop procurement locations, 270 ingredient manufacturing facilities, 44 innovation centers and the world's premier crop transportation network, we connect the harvest to the home, making products for food, animal feed, industrial and energy uses. Learn more at www.adm.com.

Seasonal Elevator Worker

This is a seasonal, hourly position

Position Summary:

Potential assignments may include, but are not limited to:

• Dump and load railcars and trucks

• Operate a grain dryer

• Assist with grain handling

• General housekeeping duties

• General maintenance, as needed

Job Requirements:

• Commitment to ADM's goal of achieving a zero injury culture; understand and follow company safety procedures , as well as a commitment to uphold the ADM Code of Conduct

• High school education or equivalent preferred

• Must be 18 years of age or older

• Valid Driver's License *

• Exhibit regular and prompt attendance

• Able to meet physical requirements of the position including, but not limited to: prolonged periods of standing and sitting, working in confined spaces and from heights, bending, kneeling, climbing stairs and ladders, working in a variety of conditions (heat, cold, dust, etc.), move up to 50 pounds, as well as the ability to wear a respirator

• Willing to work overtime and weekends, if needed

• Demonstrate initiative to work independently while flexible enough to work in team setting when needed

• Exhibit a professional image at all times; maintain a positive and respectful attitude

• Ability to work near or around dry/liquid fertilizers

• Ability to operate power industrial equipment

• Barge loading (for Barge/Terminal locations)

• Deck Handing (for Barge/Terminal locations)

• Ability to work near or on water (for Barge/Terminal locations)

Relocation assistance is not available with this position.

ADM requires the successful completion of our pre-employment process, which may include a drug/alcohol screen, medical history, background check and other job related functional evaluations.

ADM is an Equal Opportunity Employer for minorities, females, protected veterans and individuals with a disability.

• Driver's License required for positions in specific regions only

This is a part-time position located in Charleston, MO. Relocation assistance not provided.

Reporting to the Production Supervisor or Plant Manager (depending on type of facility), the Seasonal Plant Operator contributes to physically execute the safe and efficient operation of a stand-alone grain or crop inputs facility, or combined grain and crop inputs facility on a daily daily basis to ensure that Cargill standards, productivity metrics, and customer needs are met.

Principal Accountabilities
80%Focus on Plant operation and Risk Management

• Engaged with a team to operate the Plant equipment on a daily basis.

• Follows Operational Policies and procedures to operate plant equipment safely and efficiently to minimize or prevent injuries, property loss, and environmental damage.

• Ensures Plant and yard are clean and safe for customers and employees.

• Performs minor mechanical maintenance and may assist contractors on-site to perform repairs.

• Consistently meets all rail and truck loading requirements.

• Works in the pesticide and seed warehouses (if applicable) to ensure that customers receive the products and services they require in an efficient and timely manner. Assists in operating safe and efficient crop inputs warehousing.

• Assists the Plant Management in managing the location grain and crop inputs inventory by following existing controls to minimize inventory losses.
  20%Focus on Talent Management

• Successfully engaged to participate in training sessions for State/Provincial/Federal regulatory and Cargill compliance programs.

• Participates in training to acquire and maintain knowledge on operating Plant equipment safely and effectively.

• Participates in regular plant inspections and monthly safety meetings to review procedures, housekeeping, and safety awareness issues.

• Remains trained in and certified to handle dangerous goods as per the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and has additional safety training, e.g. WHMIS, confined space, forklift, etc. (only for Canadian locations)

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to work safely and efficiently

• Ability to learn and manage compliance with Environment, Health & Safety and Operations standards and regulations

• Ability to learn the various grain products, seed, chemical and fertilizer products to ensure that correct products are provided to customers

• Ability to be trained and certified to work in hazardous areas and products.

• Ability to learn how to operate equipment, i.e. fertilizer application equipment, forklift, grain handling equipment, as needed

• Plant operator must become familiar with ISO/HACCP procedures and protocols

• Strong customer service orientation

• Must be able to perform physical job duties including bending/stooping, climbing ladders, open/close valves, shoveling, pounding with hammer and work in confined spaces

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs

• Must be able to work under special work conditions such as extreme heat or cold.

• Must be able to read and write in English

• Ability to work overtime

• Ability to work holidays, nights, weekends or different shifts

Preferred Qualifications

• Related secondary education or training

• Knowledge of inventory control, quality management, operating efficiency and budget management

• Specialized knowledge of grain and crop input products and grain handling

• Mechanical aptitude

• Able to operate heavy equipment

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Basic Computer skills

• Prior experience in production related work

Perdue AgriBusiness has an immediate opening for a Grain Operator for our Grain Receiving facility in Vincennes, IN. This position is responsible to operate grain receiving, storage, and drying equipment associated with the activities of a grain elevator.  This position reports to the Grain Storage Manager.

• Receiving grain shipments

• Testing and probing of grain shipments

• Shipping, and storing of grain

• Other grain drying or receiving job duties as required

• High School Diploma or GED, further education preferred

• Good communication, math and analytical skills.

• Good computer skills/ experience.

• Forklift/skid steer experience is a plus.

• Some grain, soybean plant, or any dry bulk commodity movement experience would be a plus.

• Must work weekends and be able to work flexible hours during the peak harvest season .

• This position is an outdoor, physically demanding position.

Perdue family of companies is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce.