What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grain Elevator Operations position at Topflight Grain Cooperative, Inc.?
Topflight Grain Cooperative if looking to add a full-time Elevator Operator at our Milmine facility.
This position works closely with Elevator Superintendents, Maintenance/Millwrights, and the Operations Manager/Asst. Managers. This includes, but is not limited to, performing a wide variety of duties in the grain elevator operations from running elevator equipment, housekeeping, maintenance, rail loading preparations/activities, and the loading/unloading of grain trucks, filling/emptying grain flats/bunkers/piles.
Essential Job Functions:
- Gain a thorough knowledge of the equipment used in the operation of assigned grain elevators, and/or vehicles.
- Loading/unloading of grain trucks and loading/unloading rail cars. Filling/emptying grain flats/bunkers/piles.
- Grain Handling: Bin shoveling, bin sweeping, bin measurements, monitor temperature cables, walking flats, monitoring fan usage, transferring grain, etc.
- Complete all housekeeping assignments, work to improve the condition of all facility areas.
- Perform basic repairs and maintain a preventative maintenance program on machinery, equipment, and company vehicles.
- Maintain a safe and sanitary workplace. Promote safety amongst customers and employees.
Other Responsibilities:
- Prepare rail cars, opening/closing lids, inspecting, sealing bottoms, etc.
- Observe conveyor operations and monitor lights, dials, and gauges, in order to maintain specified operating levels and to detect equipment malfunctions.
- Weigh or measure materials and products, using scales or other measuring instruments, or read scales on conveyors that continually weigh grains, in order to verify specific weighs and prevent under/over loads.
- Manipulate controls, levers, and valves to start pumps, auxiliary equipment, or conveyors, and to adjust equipment positions, speeds, timing, and material flows.
- Monitor grain dryer outputs.
- Maintain the general appearance of the facility to include elevator, grounds, buildings etc. Includes location upkeep of yard work such as mowing and trimming.
- Clean, sterilize, and maintain equipment, machinery, and work stations, using hand tools, shovels, brooms, chemicals, hoses, and lubricants
- Good communication skills with customers and fellow employees.
- Exhibit regular and prompt attendance. Exhibit a professional image and maintain a positive and respectful attitude.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Work Location: One location
Salary : $17 - $19
