Grain Elevator Operator

Kids for the Future; Lockbourne (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401k with matching

FSA and Dependent Care Accounts

Short Term Disability

Voluntary Life Insurance

Job summary

The DeLong Co., Inc. is hiring an Elevator Operator - Level 1 at our Hampshire team in Ohio. This full-time, non-exempt position offers hands-on grain handling responsibilities, training, and a clear path to advancement. Expect outdoor work, variable hours during harvest, and a focus on safety while serving customers.

You’ll operate equipment, assist with loading and unloading, and work with experienced operators to develop essential skills for career growth in grain operations.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills to navigate the internet for online education.
• Ability to communicate well with customers and fellow employees.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license and proof of auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Operate grain elevator and related equipment.
• Dump and load trucks at the facility.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness around the site.
• Climb the grain leg platform as part of daily operations.

Skills

Customer communication

Basic math

Mechanical aptitude

Computer literacy

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tractor operation

Skid-steer operation

Tandem truck operation

Job description

• Location 10376 East State Rte 762,Lockbourne, OH, 43137,United States
• Base Pay $20.00 - $23.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Full Time - Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Looking to build a hands-on career in grain handling with a company that promotes from within? The DeLong Co. is hiring an Elevator Operator - Level 1 to join our Hampshire team. You'll learn the fundamentals of grain handling operations, keep our facility running safely and efficiently, and be the friendly face our customers see when they pull in.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS ROLE

• Get hands-on training in grain handling, mobile equipment operation, and facility maintenance — no prior experience required
• Work as part of a close-knit team where your effort and safety awareness are noticed and valued
• Build real skills operating tandem trucks, tractors, and skid-steers alongside experienced operators
• Be a trusted face for customers coming through the Hampshire location
• Clear path to grow into an Elevator Operator - Level 2 role

THE WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is active, outdoor work at a working grain elevator. You'll be on your feet dumping and loading trucks, keeping the facility clean and organized, and climbing up to the grain leg platform as part of daily operations. The environment includes:

• Outdoor work across all seasons and weather conditions, plus dusty environments
• Typical 40–45 hour weeks, with harvest season (approx. September–December) requiring weekends and 65–75 hour weeks
• Physical work including repeated lifting up to 40 lbs
• Climbing to the top grain leg platform and working safely within platform handrails

WILLINGNESS TO WORK OUTSIDE ALL YEAR IS A MUST!

• The DeLong Co., Inc. offers affordable Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx and Life insurance coverage.
• 401k with matching, FSA and Dependent Care Accounts
• Short Term Disability, Voluntary Life and Voluntary Long Term Disability

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

Required:

• Basic computer skills to navigate the internet for online education
• Ability to communicate well with customers and fellow employees
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license and proof of auto insurance

Preferred:

• Comfort with basic mathematical concepts — percentages, decimals, multiplication
• Basic mechanical and electrical knowledge
• Willingness to learn all applicable Standard Operating Procedures for the facility

ABOUT THE DELONG CO., INC.

The DeLong Co. has been serving agricultural communities for generations. Our elevator teams are the backbone of our grain operations, and we invest in developing operators who want to grow their skills and their careers. When you join our Hampshire team, you're joining a company that believes in building from within.

Note: Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The DeLong Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, The DeLong Co., Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.