Grain Elevator Operator-1st Shift

Bartlett Co.; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 27,276 - 38,848; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Paid holidays

Profit sharing

401(k) match

Overtime pay 1.5x

PPE provided

Clothing reimbursement

Job summary

Bartlett Co. in Kansas City, KS is seeking a Grain Elevator Operator to perform grain receiving, storage, handling, drying, blending, and loading, while monitoring grain conditions and ensuring a safe working environment.

The role requires reading and following English instructions, reliable transportation, and availability for 1st shift from 6:00am to 4:00pm, Monday through Thursday with overtime and weekends as needed; safety and teamwork are emphasized.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Reliability

English literacy

Safety aware

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

1310 Fairfax Trafficway, Kansas City, KS 66115, USA

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, July 28, 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 laddersYou 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&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/

1310 Fairfax Trafficway, Kansas City, KS 66115, USA