Grain Elevator 2nd Shift Manager

Bartlett; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

PTO & holidays

Profit sharing

401(k) match

PPE provided

Boot reimbursement

USTO pay

Uniform differential pay

Job summary

Bartlett in Council Bluffs, IA is seeking a Shift Manager to lead hourly teams, ensure safe operations and comply with company policies. You will train staff, monitor grain handling processes, and support supervision to meet daily objectives.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, 1 year in grain handling or related field, and strong safety and communication skills. Overtime and weekend availability are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1 year of experience in a grain handling facility or similar.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Ag Mechanics, Ag Business or related field preferred.
• Ability to read, write, understand and follow written and verbal instructions in English.
• Availability to work overtime and weekends.
• Professional demeanor: safety conscious, clean, quality of work, strong verbal communication.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide training and support to hourly team members.
• Ensure a safe, sanitary workplace in compliance with policies and regulations.
• Oversee grain operations: loading, unloading, sampling, grading, transferring, blending, drying, storage, and fumigation.
• Supervise and manage personnel and operational activities.
• Plan business activities to meet pre-set objectives.
• Operate equipment: weighing, measuring, pumps, conveyors, levers and valves.
• Record and track data such as weights, quantities, locations, equipment performance, downtime.
• Clean, sterilize, and maintain equipment and work stations using appropriate tools and chemicals.
• Monitor conveyor operations and lights, dials and gauges for malfunctions.
• Participate in preventative maintenance and elevator operations.
• Communicate tasks and policies to senior management and team members.

Skills

Safety awareness

Team supervision

Verbal communication

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Associate or Bachelor in Ag

Tools

Pumps

Conveyors

Valves

Job description

Founded in 1907, Bartlett is a diverse agribusiness specializing in grain acquisition, storage, transportation, processing and merchandising. We’re a leading exporter of grain to Mexico and supply flour to a wide range of popular brands you likely encounter every day. As a Savage company, we’re proud to be recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and a Top Company for Women to Work in Transportation. We welcome Military Veterans and Reservists to join our team and build a rewarding career with us.

The Basics

• Location: Council Bluffs, IA
• Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience
• Days/Hours: 2nd shift (2 pm–midnight, Mon–Thu) with additional weekend work required
• Equipment Used: Various grain handling equipment, primarily conveyors and legs
• Material Handled: Bulk corn

Key Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, PTO and paid holidays
• Profit sharing and 401(k) with company match
• PPE provided by the company
• Boot and cold weather clothing reimbursement
• Culture of safety and Uniform Services Time Off (USTO)
• Uniform Services Differential Pay

What You’ll Be Doing

The Shift Manager is responsible for providing training, support and assistance to hourly team members and ensuring a safe, sanitary workplace in compliance with company policies and regulations.

Specific Duties

• Commitment to worker safety, regulatory compliance and adherence to company policies.
• Handling grain operations: loading, unloading, sampling, grading, transferring, blending, drying, storage, aeration and fumigation.
• Assisting with supervision and management of personnel and operational activities.
• Planning business activities to meet pre‑set objectives.
• Using various equipment and controls: weighing, measuring, operating pumps, conveyors, levers and valves.
• Recording and tracking data such as weights, types, quantities, storage locations, equipment performance and downtime.
• Cleaning, sterilizing and maintaining equipment and work stations with appropriate tools and chemicals.
• Observing conveyor operations and monitoring lights, dials and gauges to detect malfunctions.
• Participating in preventative maintenance protocols and elevator operations.
• Communicating tasks, directives and policies to senior management and team members.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of experience in a grain handling facility or similar.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Ag Mechanics, Ag Business or a related field preferred.
• Ability to read, write, understand and follow written and verbal instructions in English.
• Availability to work overtime and weekends.
• Professional demeanor: safety conscious, clean, quality of work, strong verbal communication.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.

Physical Requirements

• Physically strenuous work.
• Work in tight and confined spaces.
• Work at heights and use ladders.
• Frequent lifting, pushing and pulling up to 50 pounds and sometimes more.
• Wearing PPE required.

Additional Information

• A complete job description is available upon request.
• Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug‑free workplace.
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