Grain Elevator Operator - 1st Shift

Bartlett Co.; Iowa (LA); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO

Paid Holidays

Profit sharing

401(k) with match

Overtime pay 1.5x

PPE provided

Boot reimbursement

Cold weather clothing

Safety culture

Team appreciation

Job summary

Bartlett Co. in Hamburg, IA is seeking a hands-on Grain Elevator Operator to support receiving, storage, handling, drying, blending, and loading of grain. You will monitor grain conditions, maintain facilities and equipment, and stay safety-focused in daily operations.

The role includes overtime, with weekends possible during peak harvest, and offers comprehensive benefits. Strong English literacy and a safety-conscious attitude are required, along with the ability to pass a background check.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Reliable transportation.
• Must be able to read, write, understand and follow written/verbal English instructions.
• Available for overtime and weekends.
• Professional demeanor and safety awareness.
• Able to pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Grain receiving, storage, handling, drying, blending, and loading.
• Monitor stored grain condition.
• Maintain and clean grain facilities and equipment for safety.
• Cross-trained to perform a variety of tasks.

Skills

English literacy

Safety conscious

Team player

Reliability

Manual dexterity

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Location: Hamburg, IA

Compensation: $22/hr and up

Days/Hours: This job will be 1st shift. Usual hours are 7:30am to 5:00pm Monday-Friday, with some OT, including weekends. During fall harvest we are open 7 days per week for 12+ hours per day and you can expect to work 6 or 7 days per week during that time.

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

Material Handled: Bulk commodities: corn, soybeans, etc

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; 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:

• 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