Elevator Operator

Skyland Grain LLC; Town of Texas, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Skyland Grain LLC in Wisconsin seeks an Elevator Operator to manage receiving, storing and shipping of grain at the grain elevator and storage facilities. Responsibilities include dumping grain, loading trucks, inspecting grain for moisture and foreign material, and operating conveyors.

Candidate must work outdoors in various weather, lift up to 50 lbs, follow safety policies, and communicate with customers and team; GED or equivalent, prior farming background preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Dumps grain and loads trucks; cleans up grain spills.
• Inspects grain for insects, moisture, and foreign material while unloading.
• Reads temperature cables on control panel to monitor storage temperatures.
• Starts conveyors, selects flow pipes, and uses storage tanks to convey grain.
• Performs routine maintenance and repair on elevator equipment.
• Assists with inventory controls as directed.
• Maintains clean facilities and follows safety regulations and reporting requirements.

Job description

With roots from one of our parent companies dating back to 1915, Skyland Grain, LLC is a grain farmers’ co-op providing producers with the supplies and services their operations need to succeed today and in the future. Visit our website at www.skylandgrain.com today to learn more! We offer competitive compensation and benefit packages!

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Elevator Operator position is responsible for the general elevator operations with respect to receiving, storing, and shipping of grain at the grain elevator and other company grain storage facilities. A description of the duties includes:

• Dumps grain and loads trucks, clean up grain spills;
• Inspects grain for insects, moisture, and foreign material while unloading grain trucks;
• Reads temperature cables on control panel to ascertain grain temperatures at various levels in storage tanks in a timely manner;
• Starts conveyors, selects flow pipes, sets trippers, and selects storage tanks to convey grain into storage;
• Performs routine maintenance and repair on all elevator equipment;
• Assists with inventory controls as directed;
• Responsible for cleaning and maintenance of vehicles and equipment as qualified and report issues;
• Responsible for maintaining clean facilities, and complying with all state and federal regulations pertaining to a safe workplace, housekeeping, and all activities that require regulation compliance;
• Attends training and safety meetings;
• Effectively communicates by verbal and written means with customers, employees and management;
• Maintains and promotes safety awareness; follows safety policies, procedures and reporting requirements;
• Present a clean and professional appearance;
• Employee is required to perform all other duties as directed by the supervisor.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• The ideal candidate must be able to multitask, be mechanically inclined, have a driving record in good standing and preferably a farming/agricultural background.
• This position requires the employee to work outdoors in various weather conditions and have the ability to frequently lift up to 50 lbs.