Grain Elevator Lead Operator — Growth & Safety

Smithfield Foods; Bladenboro (NC); On-site; USD 51,743,000 - 70,340,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods in the United States is seeking a grain elevator operator to tend, operate and oversee all areas within the elevator and office, ensuring quality, productivity and safety. You will coordinate with SG procurement, grade grain, load/unload shipments, and maintain inventory while delivering strong customer service to farmers and commercial buyers.

Ideal candidates have grain experience, a high school diploma, and the ability to work extended hours during harvest.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Grain experience preferred.
• Able to follow safety policies and practices.
• Verbal and written communication, interpersonal skills.
• Effective communication with grain customers.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Availability for extended weekday and weekend hours during harvest.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and climb ladders.
• Ability to work at height and in elevated areas.
• Must lift up to 50 pounds.
• Exposure to moving parts and outside weather.
• Tolerance of cold, heat, grain dust, odors, and noise.
• Supportive of Smithfield Foods’ mission.
• Willing to learn and perform different areas of grain storage.
• Able to work in a stressful environment and with others.
• Willing to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Operate Smartsoft program, entering all necessary information per load.
• Communicate with SG procurement and buyers to understand grain contracts.
• Responsible for grading grain and managing grading procedures.
• Work with trucks and farmers to load and unload purchased grain.
• Operate loading/unloading equipment to ship or receive grain products.
• Inspect facilities daily to ensure equipment maintains proper condition of stored grains.
• Help facility manager schedule logistics for inbound and outbound grain.
• Maintain inventories to maximize SG profitability including grain movements, condition, blending of grain/grain products.
• Identify problems or improvements and work with facility manager to find solutions.
• Deal proficiently with customers on a daily basis.
• Assist in implementing any safety programs set forth by SG.
• Responsible for being in compliance with environmental laws and procedures (SIPS).
• Report all environmental issues immediately to supervisor.
• Read and understand the company's emergency notification process and review that policy.
• Report to work on all scheduled workdays.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Skills

Grain experience

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independence

Heavy lifting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Smithfield Foods in the United States is seeking a grain elevator operator to tend, operate and oversee all areas within the elevator and office, ensuring quality, productivity and safety. You will coordinate with SG procurement, grade grain, load/unload shipments, and maintain inventory while delivering strong customer service to farmers and commercial buyers.

Ideal candidates have grain experience, a high school diploma, and the ability to work extended hours during harvest.