Associate Elevator Operator

Scoular; Windsor (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans from day one

Incentive opportunity & 401k match

Paid holidays & vacation time

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Scoular is seeking motivated grain elevator operators to join our team and contribute to our mission of safe and reliable supply chain solutions. This role also serves as backup for the Scale Operator, handling weigh and grade tasks and coordinating truck movements.

You will operate heavy equipment, manage grain storage, and maintain a clean, safe work area. Must pass physical/drug screening and be able to lift up to 50 lbs in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Must pass pre-employment physical and drug screening.
• Overtime and weekend hours may be required.
• Comfort working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform strenuous tasks.

Responsibilities

• Safely load and unload grain and assist with weighing and grading.
• Operate heavy equipment (loaders, skid steer, rail movers).
• Manage grain storage, create/move piles, and clean bins.
• Back up to Scale Operator; weigh trucks and direct to loading areas.
• Enter customer/commodity information into tracking system.
• Greet customers professionally and assist visitors.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Physical fitness

Outdoor work

Teamwork

Job description

About The Role

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. This role will also act as back up for our existing Scale Operator.

• 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.
• Backup to work scales for unloads, loadouts and containers as needed. Weigh all trucks coming into and leaving the facility and directing trucks to the proper location for loading and unloading. Enter all customer and commodity information into tracking system. Communicate with the production crew to ensure timely unloading of trucks.
• Act as backup to probe inbound trucks to collect commodity sample. Properly grade each grain sample and enter correctly into the scale interface system.
• Support the Scale Operator in housekeeping duties to keep area within the office area and scale room clean and presentable.
• Greet customers and visitors (both in person and via telephone) in a professional and courteous manner and direct them to the appropriate individual if necessary.

About You

• 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

Our Company

Scoular has been leading the way in safe, reliable, and innovative supply chain solutions for over 130 years. Our business is feed and food, transportation and logistics, and our people are our passion. In everything we do, we put relationships first and always leave room for what's possible.We are a $7 billion company filled with problem solvers and compassionate leaders committed to revolutionizing the future of agriculture. With 1400 employees and over 100 offices and facilities across North America and Asia, you can count on Scoular people.

We are committed to building a culture of real inclusion for all employees. We support customers and communities around the globe and believe our workforce should reflect that diversity. Scoular Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) connect, support, and empower our people. Learn more about diversity and inclusion commitments here.

Our Benefits

• We offer competitive health plans that begin on the employee's first day -- there's no waiting period so you can be your best from the very beginning
• On top of your competitive base pay, you'll have an incentive opportunity, 401k safe harbor and additional company match
• Your hard work and dedication deserve a break. In addition to our 12 paid holidays, you'll receive vacation, sick and wellbeing time off
• We give you the opportunity to revolutionize your community. With 8 hours of paid volunteer time every year. We encourage team members to give back and make a social impact