Elevator Superintendent - Topflight Grain Cooperative - Lincoln, IL

FS System; Lincoln (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully Funded Pension

401(k) & Employer Match

HSA & Employer Contributions

Life Insurance

Disability

Identity Protection

Job summary

Top Flight Grain Co-Operative in Lincoln, IL is seeking a supervisor to manage day-to-day grain elevator operations, coordinating staff and overseeing inventory, quality, and equipment. The role includes loading/unloading grain, housekeeping, and rail/loading prep activities.

The position requires lifting to ladders up to 25 ft, hands-on maintenance, and ensuring safety for staff and customers. Weekend, seasonal, and overtime availability are expected. Benefits and competitive pay offered.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising grain elevator operations and staff.
• Ability to coordinate inbound/outbound grain loading/unloading.
• Capable of maintaining a safe, sanitary workplace and promoting safety.

Responsibilities

• Gain knowledge of equipment used in grain elevator operations and vehicles.
• Oversee grain loading/unloading, handling, and quality/conditioning.
• Track and maintain housekeeping and preventative maintenance of machinery and vehicles.
• Communicate daily with Operations Manager on plans and improvements.
• Train and supervise elevator staff and seasonal workers.

Skills

Forklift operation

Elevator supervision

Safety-minded

Team coordination

Customer service

Job description

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Company: Top Flight Grain Co-Operative

City: Lincoln

State: IL

The FS brand represents a standard of excellence for agricultural and energy-related products. It's the people who represent the FS brand that set it apart. As local cooperatives, FS Companies believe it is their responsibility to ensure that our earth, our communities, and businesses perform together, sustainably. FS Companies are committed to ensuring the continued profitability for the company, their owners, and their customers, while enacting to help the environment and greater good.

Rate of pay is $25-$30/hour based on experience.

JOB SUMMARY

This position entitles the supervision of day-to-day activities of a designated grain elevator(s). This includes the coordination of elevator operations staff and oversight of grain inventory/handling, grain quality/conditioning, elevator equipment, housekeeping, maintenance, rail loading preparations/activities, and the loading/unloading of grain trucks

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Gain a thorough knowledge of the equipment used in the operation of assigned grain elevators, and/or vehicles.
• Manage all inbound/outbound grain loading/unloading, grain handling/positioning and grain grading/quality/conditioning.
• Able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to climb ladders daily to heights generally ranging from 4ft—25ft.
• Perform basic repairs and maintain a preventative maintenance program on machinery, equipment, and company vehicles.
• Complete all housekeeping assignments, work to improve the condition of all facility areas.
• Maintain a safe and sanitary workplace. Promote safety amongst customers and employees.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must maintain a high level of customer service.
• Grain Handling: Bin shoveling, bin sweeping, bin measurements, monitor temperature cables, walking flats, monitoring fan usage, transferring grain, etc.
• Manipulate controls, levers, and valves to start pumps, auxiliary equipment, or conveyors, and to adjust equipment positions, speeds, timing, and material flows.
• Observe conveyor operations and monitor lights, dials, and gauges, in order to maintain specified operating levels and to detect equipment malfunctions.
• Weigh or measure materials and products, using scales or other measuring instruments, or read scales on conveyors that continually weigh grains, in order to verify specific weighs and prevent under/over loads.
• Communicates daily with Operations Manager and/or Operations Asst. Managers on grain loading/unloading plans, technical developments and operating improvements within the elevator. Coordinate repair work with Operations Manager and Maintenance crew.
• Maintain the general appearance of the facility to include elevator, grounds, buildings etc. Includes location upkeep of yard work such as mowing and trimming.
• Clean, sterilize, and maintain equipment, machinery, and work stations, using hand tools, shovels, brooms, chemicals, hoses, and lubricants.
• Train and supervise Elevator Operations staff and Seasonal Employees in operations and facility maintenance/upkeep.
• Able to drive and operate elevator equipment. Bobcat, forklift, front-end Loader.
• Good communication skills with customers and fellow employees.
• Exhibit regular and prompt attendance. Exhibit a professional image and maintain a positive and respectful attitude.
• Willing to work weekends, seasonal hours, holidays, on-call, and overtime if needed.
• Able to work under time constraints.

In addition to competitive pay, the company offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees. Benefits may include retirement, health and wellness, paid time off, supplemental or incidental coverage, and more.

Benefits eligibility may vary depending on the position. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. In addition to base pay, certain roles may be eligible for bonuses, incentives, and commissions.

We are an equal opportunity/Disabled/Protected Veteran Employer. All individuals, regardless of demographic or other background, are encouraged to apply. Further, as a federal, state, and local contractor, we comply with government regulations and executive orders as applicable, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with disability and protected veterans.

Employment is contingent on, among other things, receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.

SECURING YOUR FUTURE, ONE BENEFIT AT A TIME.

Our benefits packages aredesigned to support every aspect of our employees’ well‑being—from health plans to life insurance, robust retirement plans, and more.We provide benefits that meet their needs today while also ensuring a secure future.

Offerings may include, but are not limited to:

UNITED STATES:

• Fully Funded Pension*
• 401(k) & Employer Match
• HSA & Employer Contributions
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• Identity Protection

*The pension plan is subject to individual company participation. Those who do not participate in the pension plan enjoy a higher 401(k) employer match.

**Some benefits are subject to the hiring company.

CANADA:

• RRSP
• Life Insurance
• Disability

*Benefit eligibility may be dependent on employment type

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