Grain Bagging & Equipment Tech (Harvest Season)

Smithfield Foods

Goldfield (IA)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 40,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Smithfield Foods in Goldfield, IA is seeking a Grain Bagging and Maintenance Technician to operate grain bagging machines during harvest, bag extractors in off-harvest, and perform preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment.

Responsibilities include bagging corn, wheat, soybeans; reclaiming grain; quality control; ensuring environmental and safety compliance; communicating with farmers and drivers; and participating in EMS/IPS policies.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required.
Agriculture/Mechanical experience preferred.
Able to operate tractor, auger, and conveyor.

Responsibilities

Bag corn, wheat, and soybeans at harvest in a timely, cost efficient manner.
Reclaim corn, wheat, and soybeans when procurement and mill need bushels.
Quality control of bagged bushels.
Accountable for grain and soybean shrinkage related to bagging/reclaimed grain and soybeans.
Operate bagging/reclaiming equipment in a safe productive manner.
Perform regular preventative maintenance on bagging/reclaiming equipment.
Interact and communicate with farmer and drivers selling and delivering grain.
Responsible for being in compliance with all environmental laws and procedures to which Smithfield Foods subscribes.
Comply with all EMS, IPS, and Animal Well Being Policies and Procedures