Elevator Worker - Tulare/Hitchcock

Prairie Grain Partners LLC; Hitchcock (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K plan

Paid time off

Training programs

Job summary

Prairie Grain Partners LLC is hiring a Grain Elevator Worker in the Hitchcock/Tulare area for full-time, hourly non-exempt work. The role supports the Operations Manager in grain elevator operations, ensuring trucks and railcars are loaded/unloaded safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities include operating grain drying and handling equipment, using forklift and wheel-loader machinery, data entry in computerized systems, and performing general facility maintenance.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent preferred.
• Must be 18 years old.
• legally eligible to work in the United States.
• English proficiency required.
• Pre-employment drug screen required.
• Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Basic computer skills and equipment operation ability.
• Basic mechanical knowledge and manual dexterity.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks or railcars.
• Operate a grain dryer and handle grain safely.
• Operate wheel loaders, forklifts, skid steers and related equipment.
• Use computerized system to process data.
• Perform general housekeeping and maintain clean facilities.
• Assist operations personnel and supervisors as needed.
• Travel to neighboring facilities to assist on occasion.
• Adhere to Prairie Grain Partners safety policies and procedures.

Skills

English proficiency

Computer proficiency

Basic mechanical knowledge

Regular attendance

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

Wheel loaders

Skid steers

Grain dryer

Job description

Location: Tulare/Hitchcock

Job Type: Full-Time

General work schedule: Monday through Friday, hours may vary

Classification: Hourly Non-Exempt

Reports to: Location Superintendent

JOB SUMMARY

The Grain Elevator Worker is responsible for assisting the Operations Manager with all operational activities at the facility. This position will assist with the grain elevator operations and ensuring all trucks/trains are properly loaded and unloaded.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Load/unload trucks or railcars
• Operate a grain dryer
• Grain handling
• Operate wheel loaders, forklifts, skid steers, and similar equipment
• Utilize computerized system to process data
• General housekeeping duties (i.e. – clean equipment and/or buildings)
• Assist operations personnel and supervisors as needed
• Facility maintenance as needed
• Travel to neighboring facilities to assist on occasion as needed
• Commitment to PGP’s goal of achieving a zero-injury culture; understand and follow company safety procedures
• Adhere to all Prairie Grain Partners’ safety policies and procedures in compliance with Company and regulatory agencies (OSHA, EPA, DNT, DOT, ect.)
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• High school education or equivalent is preferred
• Must be 18 years of age
• Must be able to legally work in the United States
• English proficiency
• Approved pre-employment drug screen
• Exhibit regular and prompt attendance
• Demonstrate initiative to work independently while being flexible enough to work in team setting when needed
• Exhibit a professional image; maintain a positive and respectful attitude
• Computer proficiency
• Basic mechanical knowledge
• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime as needed

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.
• Regular use of hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear
• Frequently required to stand, walk; sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Occasionally required to taste or smell
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds
• Specific vision abilities to include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• Ability to perform safely when working up to 80 hours during certain times of the year
• Regular exposure to fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions and vibration
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock
• Occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; extreme cold and extreme heat
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud
• Safety sensitive position

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Travel may be required to neighboring facilities to assist on occasion

BENEFITS/PERKS

In addition to competitive pay, Prairie Grain Partners supports your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package, including but not limited to:

• Health, dental, vision
• 401K, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending, Life Insurance, Disability, Workers’ Compensation
• Paid time off, including select paid holidays
• Paid leave, when applicable
• Company sponsored training and development

About Prairie Grain Partners

Prairie Grain Partners, LLC is a 50/50 partnership between Tri-Line Famers’ Cooperative and ADM/Benson Quinn that was formed in 1997.At Prairie Grain Partners, our mission is to be your Partner in Production. We provide grain marketing, grain handling, and agronomy services focused on safety, customer experience, and enhancing the profitabilityof growers, while also creating an environment that promotes respect, responsibility, integrity, and value for our employees, customers, and stakeholders. Prairie Grain Partners, LLC has Grain facilities in Clarkfield and Boyd, MN, Hitchcock/Tulare, Harrold and Miller SD; as well as Agronomy facilities in Clarkfield and Dovray, MN.