Associate Elevator Operator

scoularcareers; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Job summary

Scoular in Salina, Kansas, is hiring grain elevator operators to join our team and help provide safe, reliable supply chain solutions.

You will load and unload grain, operate heavy equipment, manage storage, and maintain clean facilities while following PPE and safety guidelines; this role requires willingness to work second shift, overtime, and outdoor conditions.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform strenuous physical tasks and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical.

Responsibilities

• Safely load and unload grain and assist with weighing and grading of trucks.
• Operate loaders, skid steers, track mobiles, and other heavy equipment.
• Manage grain storage by creating and moving piles, and perform general bin cleaning.
• Adhere to safety protocols and promptly report hazards or unsafe practices.
• Perform general maintenance tasks to support operations.

Skills

Safety protocols

Heavy equipment operation

Physical stamina

Shift flexibility

Teamwork

Job description

Scoular is seeking motivated grain elevator operators to join our team and contribute to our mission of creating safe and reliable supply chain solutions for our customers.

• Safely load and unload incoming and outgoing grain while assisting with the weighing and grading of grain trucks.
• Operate heavy equipment (loaders, skid steer loaders, track mobiles, rail car movers, etc.)
• Manage grain storage by creating and moving grain piles, as well as performing general cleaning and housekeeping of bins and storage structures.
• Ensure a safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols and promptly reporting any unsafe practices or hazards.
• Perform general maintenance tasks as needed to support operations.

• Second shift operator 2-10pm
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screening
• Flexibility to work overtime, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including extreme heat (90-120F), cold (subzero), and high winds (40+ mph).
• Must be comfortable with climbing ladders, heights, and working in confined spaces
• Must be able to work in environments with dust and airborne particles, including grain dust
• Wear required PPE, such as hard hats, safety glasses, and safety footwear.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks, including lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs. multiple times per day and standing on hard surfaces for extended periods
• Experience in a grain facility preferred but not required