Grain Elevator Assistant Superintendent - Harrold

Prairie Grain Partners LLC; Harrold (SD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Company training and development

Job summary

The Grain Elevator Assistant Superintendent at Prairie Grain Partners will assist in leading all day-to-day activities of the designated grain elevator in Harrold, SD, including inventory handling, grain quality/conditioning, elevator equipment, housekeeping, and rail/truck loading. Establish and maintain preventative maintenance and sanitation schedules.

Responsibilities include direct employee supervision, timecard management, PLC operation, and coordination of maintenance programs, with a

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in grain operations or a combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day grain elevator operations, including inventory/quality management, equipment operation, housekeeping, and truck loading/unloading
• Oversee and direct direct reports; manage timecards and safety compliance
• Operate PLC for unloading/loading operations and coordinate preventative maintenance programs
• Maintain regular communication with area manager, track grain quality, and prevent commingling
• Perform general facility maintenance and assist customers as needed
• Ensure safety regulations and PPE compliance; support shift coverage including nights/weekends as required

Skills

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Maintenance planning

Heavy equipment operation

Timecard management

PLC operation

Troubleshooting

Communication (verbal/written)

Computer proficiency

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

PLC

Job description

Location: Harrold, SD
Job Type: Full-Time
General work schedule: Monday through Friday, hours may vary
Classification: Salaried Exempt
Reports to: Location Superintendent

JOB SUMMARY:

The Grain Elevator Assistant Superintendent will report directly to the Location Superintendent and will assist in leading all day-to-day activities of the designated grain elevator. This includes the oversight of grain inventory/handling, grain quality/conditioning, elevator equipment, housekeeping, maintenance, rail loading preparations/activities, and the loading/unloading of grain trucks. Establish and maintain appropriate preventative maintenance, sanitation, and operation schedules.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adhere to all Prairie Grain Partners’ safety policies and procedures in compliance with Company and regulatory agencies (OSHA, EPA, DNT, DOT, etc.)
• Responsible for direct employee management
• Oversee and provide direction, guidance, feedback, mentoring, and coaching to all direct reports
• Responsible for Timecard management for all direct reports
• Operate PLC for truck unloading and loading operations
• Under the direction of the area manager, maintain and coordinate preventative maintenance programs
• Meet regularly with area manager to communicate operations
• Track and document grain quality on established schedule
• Ensure no commingling of grain
• Keep facility and grounds clean by following established housekeeping schedule
• Adhere to computerized preventative maintenance program
• Manage ground pile filling and emptying operations
• Perform physical grain inventory on established schedules
• Operate equipment to empty bunkers
• Operate snow removal equipment and ensure facility is accessible for employees and customers prior to opening business hours
• Assist customers as needed (directions, open hoppers, etc.)
• Dump trucks at pits
• Conduct general maintenance and clean up at facility as needed
• Communicate effectively with area manager and co-workers
• Practice proper PPE and abide by all safety regulations (lockout/tag out, permits, fall protection, etc.)
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in grain operations or a combination of education and experience
• Must be able to legally work in the United States
• English Proficiency
• Approved pre-employment drug screen
• 2-3 years’ experience developing a team
• Knowledge of agriculture or farming background and mechanical equipment
• Exceptional attention to Safety
• Troubleshooting/problem solving experience
• Mechanical, electrical, leadership Job Hazard Analysis and safety/regulatory compliance
• Computer proficiency
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and report writing
• Ability to train others
• English proficiency
• Exceptional customer service
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime hours 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:

Occasionally required to travel

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.