Grain Bagging Tech: Harvest Season & Maintenance

Smithfield Foods; Bancroft (IA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods in Bancroft, IA, is seeking a Grain Bagging Operator to run grain bagging machines during harvest and bag extractors off-season. This role also performs maintenance on equipment and ensures safety and environmental compliance.

Responsibilities include bagging corn, wheat, and soybeans, reclaiming grain as needed, and quality control of bagged bushels. A high school diploma or GED is required, with agriculture/mechanical experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is 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

Skills

Agriculture experience

Mechanical experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Tractor

Auger

Conveyor

Job description

Smithfield Foods in Bancroft, IA, is seeking a Grain Bagging Operator to run grain bagging machines during harvest and bag extractors off-season. This role also performs maintenance on equipment and ensures safety and environmental compliance.

Responsibilities include bagging corn, wheat, and soybeans, reclaiming grain as needed, and quality control of bagged bushels. A high school diploma or GED is required, with agriculture/mechanical experience preferred.