GRAIN OPERATIONS

Description

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensuring that we are open and ready for business all posted operating hours

• Working with the Plant Manager and other employees to ensure the facility runs smoothly and efficiently

• Operating the grain receiving pits ensuring:

o Incoming grain is deposited into the correct silo

o Opening and closing the grain discharge openings on the inbound vehicles

o Cleaning the delivery areas between loads

o Monitoring the grain equipment being used to maximize the unloading speed

o Thanking customers for their business after each load

• Assist in keeping grain dust in the facility to less than 1/8 inch in depth. All grain spills need to be cleaned up immediately.

• Keeping areas surrounding the elevator clean and professional looking

• Assist in emptying the grain bins including operation of the grain bin sweeps, shoveling, and sweeping as needed

• Assist in loading rail cars by operating the loadout computer as needed

• Learn and be aware of blending grain to ensure the train is loaded to the known specifications to maximize profits

• Learn and operate the locomotive when assigned

• Learn and conduct proper plant maintenance when assigned by the plant manager

• Learn and operate the grain dryers when assigned by the plant manager

• Accurately weigh, sample, test and record inbound grain when assigned, thanking the customer for their business

• Participate in daily discussions with Plant Manager about:

o Remaining dumping space and anticipated plug dates

o Grain quality concerns (Management needs to know ASAP)

o Any and all customer issues

o Harvest planning and anticipated needs

o Equipment problems and needed repairs or upgrades

• Practicing and promoting safety at all times

Requirements

Requirements

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Working in the agronomy or energy divisions in the off season as assigned (where applicable)

• Ability to handle anhydrous ammonia and follow all safety procedures that apply

• Any and all other duties as assigned by management

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

2. Ability to read, count, and write to accurately complete all documentation.

3. Ability to work long varied hours/days as business dictates.

4. Must have high school diploma or equivalent.

5. Class A CDL and Medical Card or the ability to obtain one

Potential hire will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.