Grain Elevator Operator - 1st Shift

Bartlett Co.; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO & Holidays

Profit sharing

401(k) with company match

Overtime 1.5x

Job summary

Bartlett Co. in Kansas City, KS is seeking a hands-on Grain Elevator Operator for 1st shift. You will handle receiving, storage, drying, blending, and loading of grain, ensuring safe operation of facilities and equipment.

Requirements include a High school diploma or GED, reading and following English instructions, reliable transportation, and ability to work overtime and weekends. Background check required; PPE provided. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO and 401(k) with match.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Grain receiving, storage, handling, drying, blending, and loading of grain.
• Monitor stored grain condition and maintain safety standards.
• Maintain and clean grain facilities and equipment.
• Cross-train to perform a variety of tasks in the elevator operation.

Skills

English literacy

Reliability

Safety-minded

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

1310 Fairfax Trafficway, Kansas City, KS 66115, USA

Job Description

Posted Friday, August 21, 2026 at 7:00 AM

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

Compensation: $24.00/hr and up

Days/Hours: This job will be 1st shift, 6:00am-4:00pm, Mon-Thu with overtime as needed, including weekends.

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

Material Handled: Bulk commodities: wheat, 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
• 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

Safety Regulation: SAV SS

Additional Information:

• A complete job description is available upon request
• Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace
• 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&DD, 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/

1310 Fairfax Trafficway, Kansas City, KS 66115, USA