Grain Elevator Operator

Garden City Co-op Inc; Ulysses (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Garden City Co-op Inc. in Kansas seeks an Elevator Operator to bin and maintain grain quality, operate equipment, and support storage operations while delivering outstanding customer service.

You will handle grain, monitor safety, perform maintenance, and assist customers with unloading and loading; follow OSHA and company policies; contribute to efficiency and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in grain handling and storage is preferred.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks and operate equipment.
• Commitment to safety and teamwork in a dusty, hot or cold environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle incoming, binned, and outgoing grain while maintaining quality.
• Observe safety and maintenance standards for equipment and facilities.
• Provide courteous customer service and assist with loading/unloading.
• Support management with efficiency improvements and teamwork.
• Follow OSHA and company policies and attend cooperative meetings as requested.

Skills

Grain handling

Safety procedures

Customer service

Teamwork

Job description

SUMMARYTo bin and maintain quality of grain while in storage in a manner that will optimize the cooperative’s market share and savings, improve the cooperative’s efficiency, help achieve the cooperative’s mission and goals, and result in outstanding customer service.RESPONSIBILITIESThe elevator operator’s responsibilities involve grain handling, safety and maintenance, service, and other duties as assigned by management.The elevator operator will maintain a positive attitude that promotes teamwork within the cooperative and a favorable image of the cooperative.GRAIN HANDLINGGrain handling involves handling incoming, binned, and outgoing grain; maintaining the quality of grains; blending grains; and providing grain drying services.Bin grain to maintain condition and in anticipation of handling, blending, and loading.Make efficient use of storage space available.Read hot spots at least weekly.Make periodic inspections of all stored grains.Make recommendations to management when necessary to improve the grain handling operation and to provide better service for the customer.Blend grains as necessary to achieve maximum grade and resultant price for the cooperative and its customers.SAFETY AND MAINTENANCESafety and maintenance involve following safety regulations and maintaining equipment and facilities.Maintain clean and neat facilities.Maintain equipment and facilities regularly.Maintain housekeeping standards.Observe OSHA, state, federal, and company regulations or policies.SERVICEService involves providing customer service that will result in a pleasant and efficient facility.Greet customers courteously and thank them for their business.Arrange for coverage of duties in case of a planned or unplanned absence.Assist customers with unloading and loading.Promptly and courteously answer the phone.Work with customers to resolve problems and report complaints to your supervisor.Actively work to increase personal skills and knowledge.Attend cooperative meetings as requested.Wear a clean uniform and be neat.OTHER DUTIESThe elevator location manager will uphold cooperative policies and perform other duties as assigned by management.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSClimb laddersShovel grainSweepingStanding for long periods of timeLifting and bendingLoading and unloading trucksWORKING CONDITIONSHot and cold climatesDusty environmentHeightsEnclosed areasDISCLAIMERThis job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, position responsibilities, and required abilities and skills. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an individual in this position and nothing in this job description restricts management’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to the person holding this position at any time. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities expected to meet job standards.