Grain Elevator Lead — Operations & Safety Champion

Smithfield Foods; Clarkton (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is seeking a grain elevator operator to tend, operate and oversee areas within the elevator and office, ensuring compliance with procedures related to quality, productivity, and safety. You will support SG grain customers and farmers, handling loading, unloading, grading, and logistics with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.

The role requires the ability to work with trucks, equipment, and environmental conditions, while maintaining safety standards and collaboration with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Grain experience preferred.
• Understand and comply with safety policies and practices.
• Verbal and written communication, interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Able to work extended weekday and weekend hours during grain harvest seasons.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operate Smartsoft program and enter all load information.
• Coordinate with SG procurement and buyers on grain contracts.
• Grade grain and manage grading procedures.
• Assist trucks and farmers with loading/unloading grain.
• Operate loading/unloading equipment for shipments and receipts.
• Inspect facilities daily and maintain equipment for stored grains.
• Assist in scheduling logistics and manage inventories.
• Identify problems and work with manager on solutions.
• Interact with customers daily and ensure service quality.
• Support SG safety programs and emergency processes.

Skills

Grain experience

Safety policies

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Physical endurance

Lift 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Smithfield Foods is seeking a grain elevator operator to tend, operate and oversee areas within the elevator and office, ensuring compliance with procedures related to quality, productivity, and safety. You will support SG grain customers and farmers, handling loading, unloading, grading, and logistics with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.

The role requires the ability to work with trucks, equipment, and environmental conditions, while maintaining safety standards and collaboration with