Field Operations Lead - Grain Receiving & Safety

1102 Primary Products Grain LLC; Watseka (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Multiple Healthcare plan choices

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company and matching

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance

Paid holidays & vacation

Floating days off

Parental leave for new parents

Employee resource groups

Learning & development programs

Job summary

Primient is seeking an Operations Lead for Watseka, IL to oversee outside operations, grain receiving and storage, and daily plant activities. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and efficient leadership of the outside workforce.

You will drive EHS adherence, lead toolbox meetings, and coordinate with maintenance and logistics to ensure smooth grain handling and inventory control in a demanding harvest season.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; mechanical equipment operating experience.
• Willingness to work overtime during harvest season.
• Must be able to climb and work at heights up to 50 ft and work in outdoor conditions.

Responsibilities

• Lead Outside Operators and manage grain receiving and storage operations.
• Implement and uphold EHS programs; conduct toolbox meetings and behavioral audits.
• Communicate inventory, quality, logistics needs and forecast daily requirements.
• Plan daily location operations, monitor progress, and ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Maintain facility housekeeping, equipment, assets, and documentation.

Skills

Team player

Mechanical equipment operating

Overtime availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Primient is seeking an Operations Lead for Watseka, IL to oversee outside operations, grain receiving and storage, and daily plant activities. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and efficient leadership of the outside workforce.

You will drive EHS adherence, lead toolbox meetings, and coordinate with maintenance and logistics to ensure smooth grain handling and inventory control in a demanding harvest season.