Elevator Operator

The Equity; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

PTO and holidays

401k match up to 6%

One week paid Parental Leave

Referral Program

Company Incentive Program

Medical, dental, and vision

Life insurance and long-term (LTD)

Job summary

The Equity is a cooperative grain company headquartered in Effingham, Illinois, seeking an Elevator Operator to assist with the daily operation of the grain facility and ensure quality and inventory management. This role emphasizes safety, prompt customer service, and adherence to regulatory standards while supporting maintenance and operational excellence.

Based at our West Union facility, the Elevator Operator will work with the Grain Superintendent to handle receiving, grading, conditioning,

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with management and customers.
• Self-motivating with team-building skills.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Assist with grain facility operations including receiving, grading, conditioning, drying, storing, blending, and loading grain.
• Maintain accurate communication of grain stocks and storage space with the grain superintendent.
• Follow safety policies and contribute to a strong safety culture.
• Assist customers promptly and courteously during operations.
• Perform tasks supporting customer service and facility maintenance.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer interaction

Self-motivation

Job description

The Elevator Operator assists with the daily operation of the grain facility, including receiving, grading, conditioning, drying, storing, blending, and loading grain. Working closely with the Grain Superintendent, this position helps maintain grain quality, monitor inventory and storage capacity, and ensure efficient facility operations. The Elevator Operator is committed to safety, provides prompt and courteous service to customers, supports facility maintenance efforts, and follows all company policies and regulatory requirements related to grain handling and storage.

Location

9510 N State Highway 1, West Union, IL 62477

Reports to

$17 - $24 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Follow all personnel and safety policies
• Maintain and promote a strong safety culture and follow all established personnel and safety policies and procedures
• Assists the grain superintendent with the operation of the grain facility. Receiving, grading, conditioning, drying, storing, blending, and loading out of grain in accordance with the policies and procedures established by the VP of Grain and Grain Superintendent
• Be knowledgeable of governmental regulations concerning OSHA, EPA, and the storing and handling of grain
• Assists customers in a prompt, efficient, and courteous manner
• Assists the grain superintendent in communication of quantity and quality of grain stocks and storage space available
• Perform all tasks required at the facility that contribute to customer service, grain conditioning and facility maintenance

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Leadership Characteristics

• Must possess excellent communication skills
• Demonstrates the ability to interact effectively with management and customers
• Self-motivating personality as well as team-building skills
• Must be 18 years of age or older

All safety equipment provided by the company. The employee will work both inside and outside with mechanical equipment and occasionally climbing and working in high places.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; climb; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee may lift up to 50 pounds.

Travel

The employee may be required to travel to other locations, conferences, educational opportunities, and other job-related activities.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.

The Equity is an independent ag cooperative headquartered in Effingham, Illinois and has over 600 employees. Our market area currently includes 22 locations and covers central Illinois and southwest Indiana. The Equity has five divisions including: Agronomy, Grain, Feed & Livestock, Energy, and two Retail Stores, plus a Precision Agronomy dealership as well as a cutting-edge drone sprayer business. The Equity’s mission is to deliver value to our customers through operational excellence, providing information, exploring opportunities, and supporting profitable roles for producers.

Benefits Overview

• Paid vacation, 6 days Paid Time for All, 8 paid holidays, 3 paid floating holidays
• 401k match up to 6%
• One week paid Parental Leave
• Referral Program
• Company Incentive Program
• Medical, dental, and vision
• Paid Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

Effingham Equity shall not be liable for, shall not pay, and expressly rejects and disclaims any and all responsibility or liability for any commission, expense, fee or cost claimed or charged by any recruitment or employment agency, firm, or company in connection with the employment of any candidate selected by Effingham Equity for the position described above unless a written contract is executed by Effingham Equity and such employment agency, firm or company before Effingham Equity makes an offer of employment to such candidate.