What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grain Production Operator position at ALCIVIA?
Description
ALCIVIA is growing and looking to add a full-time Grain Production Operator at either our Cottage Grove, WI location or our Evansville, WI location. Are you looking for a company where work-life balance is respected, honest effort is rewarded, and your contribution is appreciated? You’re looking for ALCIVIA.
- If you don't have a resume, then you can still apply for this position by visiting our Careers page (https://www.alcivia.com/careers/) and complete the "General Application (No Resume)" application.
Available Work Locations:
- Cottage Grove: 2582 Coffeytown Rd, Cottage Grove, Wisconsin, 53527.
- Evansville: 6631 County Hwy M, Evansville, Wisconsin, 53536.
Pay Type: Hourly, bi-weekly.
Core Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week, with available overtime hours/pay.
Benefits: Full-time benefit eligibility begins the 1st of the month following date of hire.
- Medical Insurance, Health Savings Account (with Employer contributions), Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Critical Illness Insurance, Group Accident Insurance, Group Hospital Insurance, Legal Shield, and ID Shield.
- 401K company match up to 6% and 100% vested day one.
- Paid Parental Leave.
- Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Paid Volunteer Time Off.
- 100% Company-Paid Benefits: Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.
- Company-Paid Training and Development Opportunities: Tuition Reimbursement, Certifications & Licenses, and more.
- Company Clothing Annual Allowance.
- Safety Boot Annual Allowance.
ALCIVIA is a leading, member-owned agricultural and energy cooperative located in Wisconsin and serving customers in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, and Iowa. We provide expertise, service, and products in the areas of agronomy, animal nutrition, energy, and grain, and have a full portfolio of options for competitive operating loans and input financing. Learn more at https://www.alcivia.com/
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Grain Production Operator Essential Responsibilities:
ALCIVIA is looking for a Grain Production Operator to perform duties throughout the Grain & Agronomy facility. This position is responsible for incoming and outbound grain, maintaining grain conditions, and measuring grain inventory. Also, will be responsible for loading and unloading bulk and packaged fertilizer, chemical products, and measure agronomy inventory. The Grain Production Operator must maintain a safe & clean environment and maintain equipment & facilities. In this position, responsibilities include working indoors & outdoors throughout the entire calendar year.
- Operate and maintain grain elevator equipment, including conveyors, scales, and grain dryers
- Ensure incoming grain from semis or trains are delivered efficiently and correctly
- Load and unload trucks and railcars using heavy equipment such as loaders and forklifts
- Assist members with loading and unloading corn/beans/wheat
- Keep accurate records of grain inventory and transactions
- Bin grain in anticipation of handling, blending, and loading out
- Store bushels properly, safely, and efficiently
- Visually inspect stored grain and complete inspection reports
- Check bin temperature and aerates grain based on weather conditions and moisture
- Blend grains as directed to achieve maximum grade and limit discounts
- Dry grain properly and safely and allow adequate room for wet bushels
- General maintenance of equipment, required to climb to the top of the grain storage bins (approx. 100 feet) using appropriate tools and procedures to maintain equipment, requires climbing on ladders to elevation.
- Monitor and maintenance equipment and report/correct equipment failures to supervisor
- Observe closely and comply with local, state, and federal guidelines & regulations
- Attend safety training and safety meetings
- Report unsafe conditions or behavior immediately to supervisor
- Report any problems immediately and ensure they are resolved
- Assist with housekeeping maintenance by maintaining a safe, clean, and organized facilities throughout the assigned facility
- Assist with weighting and grading inbound and outbound grain in the Scale House
- Assist with answer customer questions
- Support cross-divisional collaboration whenever possible
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Grain Production Operator Required Skills & Qualifications:
- High School diploma or GED
- Previous grain production experience preferred
- Agriculture background preferred
- Clean driving record
- Basic computer and technology skills
- Good written and verbal and communication
- Ability to identify objectives and recommend the best solutions
- Possess a strong set of core values and beliefs
- Accept responsibility while maintaining integrity
- Remain persistence and recover quickly from setbacks
- Strong organization and time management skills
- Excellent customer service
- Positive attitude and approach to problem solving
- Significant physical exertion
- Climb 30-foot bins, rail cars, and 100-foot grain legs
- Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds
- Work in grain dust
- Work in outdoor conditions
- Safety first mindset
Find your place in a positive, supportive atmosphere where opportunity is always growing, with a team that believes in its mission. Enjoy a job that grows along with you as your skills and talents evolve, while fueling the needs of your family, friends, and billions of others who depend on agriculture. Visit our Careers page to view all our current openings at https://www.alcivia.com/careers/
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