Associate Elevator Operator - Seasonal

Scoular; Pratt (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Scoular seeks motivated grain elevator operators to join our team for the harvest season. You will safely load and unload grain, assist with weighing and grading, and operate equipment such as loaders and rail car movers. This role emphasizes safety, reliability, and efficient grain handling.

Experience in grain facilities is preferred but not required. The job requires outdoor work in various weather conditions, lifting up to 50 lbs, and following PPE guidelines to maintain a safe work

Qualifications

• Pre-employment physical and drug screening required.
• Willingness to work overtime, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Comfort working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to climb ladders and work in confined spaces.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Grain facility experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Safely load and unload grain and assist with grain truck weighing and grading.
• Operate heavy equipment such as loaders, skid steers, rail car movers.
• Manage grain storage by creating and moving piles and cleaning bins.
• Maintain a safe work environment and report hazards promptly.
• Perform general maintenance tasks to support operations.

Skills

Pre-employment physical

Drug screening

Overtime flexibility

Outdoor work in all weather

Climb ladders

PPE compliance

Heavy lifting up to 50 lbs

Grain facility experience (preferred)

Tools

Heavy equipment operation

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 is a seasonal position lasting through our harvest cycle.

• 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.

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 $7.3 billion company filled with problem solvers and compassionate leaders committed to revolutionizing the future of agriculture. With 1250+ 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