Grain Elevator Operator

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; Princeton (MO); Presencial; USD 23.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is hiring for a grain handler role. The position involves weighing and grading inbound and outbound grain, operating loading/unloading equipment, and inspecting grain facilities daily to ensure proper condition and compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Responsibilities include assisting scheduling of grain logistics, maintaining inventories, and daily interaction with customers. Strong teamwork and adherence to safety programs are required.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to understand and comply with all safety policies and practices.
• Verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills.
• Effective communication with grain customers.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Available to work extended weekday and weekend hours during grain harvest seasons.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Responsabilidades

• Weigh and grade inbound and outbound grain to meet specs.
• Operate loading/unloading equipment for grain shipments.
• Inspect grain facilities daily for equipment condition.
• Help schedule logistics related to inbound/outbound grain.
• Maintain inventories to maximize profitability via grain movements.
• Identify problems and work with the manager on solutions.
• Deal with customers daily.
• Assist in implementing safety programs.
• Ensure compliance with environmental laws and procedures.
• Report environmental issues to supervisor.

Conocimientos

Safety compliance

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Independence

Flexible hours

Fast-paced environment

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact.

Your Opportunity

Compensation $19.80 hourly.

Core Res possibilities

• Weigh and grade both inbound and outbound grain and grain products proficiently in an effort to ensure all products meet SFD specifications. Prepares scale receipts and enters deliveries into database.
• Operate loading/unloading equipment to ship or receive grain products.
• Inspect grain facilities daily to ensure equipment maintains proper condition of stored grains.
• Help facility manager schedule logistics as they pertain to inbound and outbound grain.
• Maintain and handle inventories to maximize SFD profitability including grain movements, condition, blending of grain/grain products.
• Identify any problems or improvements and work with facility manager to find solutions.
• Deal proficiently with customers on a daily basis.
• Assist in implementing any specific work or safety programs set forth by SFD.
• Responsible for being in compliance with all environmental laws and procedures to which Smithfield Foods and Smithfield Hog Production subscribes.
• Report all environmental issues immediately to supervisor.
• Read and understand the company's emergency notification process and will be responsible for reviewing that policy at their work site.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Ability to understand and comply with all safety policies and practices.
• Verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills.
• Effective communication with grain customers.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Available to work extended weekday and weekend hours during grain harvest seasons.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
• Regularly work at elevated heights.
• Routinely exposed to moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions.
• Must be able to tolerate cold, heat, grain dust, grain/mill odors, and noisy conditions.

Relocation Package Available No

EEO Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.