Grain Elevator Operator

Bartlett; Scott City (KS); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits including medical,

PPE provided by the company

Boot reimbursement

Cold weather clothing reimbursement

Profit Sharing

401(k) with match

Culture of safety

Team member appreciation

Job summary

Bartlett is hiring for a Grain Elevator Operator in Scott City, KS. This first-shift role runs 8:00am–5:00pm, with overtime and weekend work as needed. Compensation starts at $20/hr and up, with benefits and a strong safety culture.

Responsibilities include grain receiving, storage, handling, drying, blending, loading, and monitoring grain quality; also unloading liquid fertilizer and maintaining equipment and facilities to keep a safe work environment for all team members.

Qualifications

• Must be able to travel to Healy KS and Towner CO to assist with train loading and other projects.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to read, write, understand and follow written and/or verbal instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Grain receiving, storage, handling, drying, blending, and loading of grain; monitor stored grain condition.
• Unload liquid fertilizer from railcars and load into truck tanker trailers.
• Maintain and clean grain facilities and equipment to provide a safe environment for team members.
• Cross-trained to perform a variety of tasks.

Skills

Travel to Healy KS and Towner CO

Read, write, English

Overtime & weekend readiness

Professional demeanor

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Grow Your Career with Bartlett!

Founded in 1907, Bartlett is a diverse agribusiness specializing in grain acquisition, storage, transportation, processing and merchandising. We’re a leading exporter of grain to Mexico and supply flour to a wide range of popular brands you likely encounter every day. As a Savage company, we’re proud to be recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and a Top Company for Women to Work in Transportation. We welcome Military Veterans and Reservists to join our team and build a rewarding career with us. Military experience equivalency may substitute for some requirements.

The Basics

Location: Scott City, KS

Compensation: $20/hr and up

Days/Hours: This job will be 1st shift. Usual hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday-Friday, with some OT, including weekends.

Equipment Used: Various grain handling equipment, mainly conveyors and legs

Material Handled: Bulk commodities: wheat, corn, soybeans, etc; liquid bulk fertilizer

Check out a video about a Day in the Life of our Elevator Operators!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcb5kBwhokA

These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Bartlett:

• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, Paid Holidays, Profit Sharing, and 401(k) with match
• Over time that pays 1.5 x your hourly rate
• PPE provided by the company
• Boot reimbursement
• Cold weather clothing reimbursement
• A culture of safety
• Uniform Services Time Off (USTO)
• Uniform Services Differential Pay
• A culture that appreciates Team Members

What You’ll Be Doing

The duties of this hands-on job will include grain receiving, storage, handling, drying, blending, and loading of grain; monitoring stored grain condition; unloading liquid fertilizer from railcars and loading the same into truck tanker trailers; and maintaining and cleaning grain facilities and equipment to provide a safe environment for you and fellow Team Members. Grain Elevator Operators will be cross-trained to perform a variety of tasks.

Requirements To Be Successful In This Position

• Able to travel to Healy KS and Towner CO to assist with train loading and other projects, as needed
• High school diploma or GED
• Reliable transportation
• For safety reasons, must be able to read, write, understand and follow written and/or verbal instructions in English
• Available to work overtime and weekends
• Professional demeanor (safety conscious, quality of job performance, cleanliness, and verbal communications)
• Able to pass a criminal background check

Here are some of the physical requirements for this role

• This job can be physically strenuous
• You will be expected to be able to work in tight and confined spaces
• You will work at heights
• You will need the ability to frequently lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds and occasionally more
• This job will require the ability to ascend/descend ladders
• You will be required to wear PPE

Additional Information

• A complete job description is available upon request
• Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace
• California Residents Job Application Privacy Notice
• Team members may be eligible for a benefits package that is dependent on hours worked and position classification. This package may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; life, AD&D, and disability insurance; supplemental coverage options; health savings and flexible spending accounts; paid time off; profit sharing; and a 401(k) plan with company match. Benefits are subject to change. For more information visit https://savageco.com/careers/benefits-information/