Elevator Technician

West Plains LLC; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Medical, dental and vision

Life and disability insurance

Health Savings and Flexible Spending

401(k) with Company match

Job summary

West Plains LLC, part of BioUrja Group, is seeking an Elevator Technician based at our Wiggins, CO facility. This position performs general labor for grain activities, backfilling, bulking, and other duties as assigned on site.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience in grain handling or equipment operation, with a high school diploma preferred. Reliable attendance and safety compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 2 years of experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be able to interpret and follow written and oral instructions and assignments
• Grain industry experience, equipment operation and maintenance experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Provides general assistance to facility operations
• Performs cleaning duties such as sweeping and washing surfaces
• Other work-related duties as assigned by supervisor/manager
• Reliable and regular attendance is expected
• Follow applicable safety rules, regulations, guidelines, policies, and site-specific safety plans when performing cleanup activities and donning protective gear
• Operate routinely used tools and equipment
• Perform routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment
• Operate load and unload equipment from vehicles, trailers and trains

Skills

Grain industry experience

Equipment operation

Maintenance experience

Interpret instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Elevator Technician

West Plains LLC is a part of BioUrja Group, and we are an agricultural commodity trading business specializing in warehouse operation, risk management, and transportation with a focus on creating value for the company’s producers and consumers. Our customers depend on us to provide market insight, risk management, and logistics support. We are federally licensed and bonded warehousemen that trade whole grains, feed ingredients, freight, and other commodities within North America.

We are headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska and have ten locations spread across three states. The company controls nearly 20 million bushels of elevator space though ownership or lease agreements.

We are looking for an Elevator Technician based out of our Wiggins, CO facility. This position performs necessary general labor functions onsite, including but not limited to, support of grain activities, backfilling, bulking, and/or other duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides general assistance to facility operations
• Performs cleaning duties such as sweeping and washing surfaces.
• Other work-related duties as assigned by supervisor/manager.
• Reliable and regular attendance is expected.
• Follow applicable safety rules, regulations, guidelines, policies, and site-specific safety plans when performing cleanup activities and donning protective gear.
• Operate routinely used tools and equipment
• Perform routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment
• Operate load and unload equipment from vehicles, trailers and trains

Job Requirements

• Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 2 years of experience
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be able to interpret and follow written and oral instructions and assignments
• Grain industry experience, equipment operation and maintenance experience a plus

Benefits

• Range: $21.00 to $23.00 Hourly
• Competitive pay, paid time off and paid holidays
• Medical (with wellness discount), dental and vision
• Long-term disability and company-paid life, and short-term disability
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with Company match

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.