Elevator Operator

Kanza Cooperative Association; Macksville (KS); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Paid parental leave

Flexible spending account

Coop retirement benefits

Job summary

Kanza Cooperative Association is seeking an Elevator Operator to support receiving, storing, and shipping grain while delivering excellent customer service. The role includes cleaning trucks and performing elevator maintenance as qualified, with flexibility during harvest and variable shifts.

The position requires attention to safety, accurate paperwork, and a proactive approach to maintaining equipment and facilities. Join a team committed to safety and reliability in grain handling operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience as elevator operator or similar role preferred.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong attention to safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and provide courteous service.
• Load/unload trucks and inspect grain quality.
• Operate conveyors and monitor storage and loading.
• Maintain safety standards and complete required paperwork.
• Perform routine elevator maintenance as qualified.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Safety awareness

Elevator operation

Attention to detail

Safety regulations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Elevator Operator is a vital part of our team, responsible for providing outstanding customer service while assisting with the efficient receiving, storing, and shipping of grain. In addition, this role involves ensuring trucks are thoroughly cleaned and performing elevator maintenance as qualified.

The Elevator Operator is a vital part of our team, responsible for providing outstanding customer service while assisting with the efficient receiving, storing, and shipping of grain. In addition, this role involves ensuring trucks are thoroughly cleaned and performing elevator maintenance as qualified.

Kanza Coop offers an AMAZING & VERY COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE including health, dental, vision & life insurance; flexible spending account; 401(k) matching and Coop retirement benefits; and paid leave benefits (including parental leave).

Key Responsibilities

• Greets customers with a positive, courteous attitude, ensuring a welcoming and professional experience. Provides exceptional service by promptly addressing customer inquiries, questions, and concerns in a respectful and efficient manner. Assists in resolving customer issues and problems quickly and effectively.
• Loads and unloads trucks, ensuring all processes are carried out accurately. Inspects grain for insects, moisture, and foreign materials during unloading to maintain quality. Reads thermometers to check grain temperatures at various levels within storage tanks, ensuring timely and precise monitoring.
• Operates conveyors, selects flow pipes, sets trippers, and chooses storage tanks to efficiently move grain into storage or for the loading department. Performs routine maintenance and repairs on all elevator equipment to ensure smooth operations. Fills anhydrous ammonia tanks as needed.
• Maintains the facility's cleanliness at all times, ensuring safety standards are met. Must be flexible, working a variable schedule during harvest, including different shifts, days of the week, and overtime as necessary. Completes all paperwork accurately and on time, adhering to required guidelines.
• Effectively communicates with customers, employees, and management both verbally and in writing. Promotes a culture of safety, consistently following safety policies, procedures and reporting requirements. Complies with all state and federal laws, codes, and regulations. Maintains a clean, professional appearance and demonstrates prompt, regular attendance.
• Performs other duties as required to contribute to the team’s success.

Join our dynamic team and be part of a company that values safety, professionalism, and exceptional service. We offer opportunities for growth and development in a supportive work environment.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an elevator operator or in a similar role preferred
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness
• Ability to operate elevator controls and emergency systems effectively
• Physical ability to stand, walk, and assist passengers as required
• Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures related to elevator operation
• High school diploma or equivalent