Elevator Superintendent - Topflight Grain Cooperative - Lincoln, IL

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Bonuses and incentives

Job summary

FS is seeking an Elevator Superintendent in Lincoln, IL to supervise daily grain elevator operations, coordinate staff, oversee loading/unloading, and ensure grain quality and equipment performance. You will lead maintenance, housekeeping, and safety initiatives to support reliable, compliant plant operations.

You will train Elevator Operations staff and seasonal workers, communicate plans with the Operations Manager, and maintain a professional, safe site with timely reporting and continuous

Qualifications

• Experience supervising grain elevator operations.
• Ability to climb ladders daily to heights up to 25 ft.
• Strong communication with customers and team members.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day activities of grain elevator(s) and staff.
• Manage inbound/outbound grain loading/unloading and quality/conditioning.
• Operate conveyors and monitor gauges to maintain target loads and flow.
• Train and supervise Elevator Operations staff and seasonal employees.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and well-organized facility and grounds.
• Coordinate repairs and maintenance with Operations Manager and maintenance crew.

Skills

Supervision

Safety awareness

Facilities maintenance

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Tools

Bobcat

Forklift

Front-end Loader

Job description

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.

Elevator Superintendent

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

Job Summary

This position entails 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.
• Prepare rail cars, opening/closing lids, inspecting, sealing bottoms, 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.
• Monitor grain dryer operations.
• 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.