Grain Elevator Operator - 1st Shift

Bartlett; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Profit Sharing

401(k) with match

Overtime pay 1.5x

Job summary

Bartlett is hiring for a Grain Elevator Operator in St. Joseph, MO. The role operates on the 1st shift (6:30am–3pm, M-F) with ample overtime, including weekends, using conveyors and other grain-handling equipment.

Responsibilities include grain receiving, storage, handling, drying, blending, and loading, plus maintaining safe facilities and equipment. Requires a high school diploma or GED, reliability, and the ability to pass a background check. Benefits and overtime are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Reliable transportation.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Grain receiving, storage, handling, drying, blending, and loading of grain.
• Monitoring stored grain condition.
• Maintaining and cleaning grain facilities and equipment to provide a safe environment for Team Members.
• Grain Elevator Operators will be cross-trained to perform a variety of tasks.

Skills

English literacy

Overtime availability

Background check eligibility

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: St Joseph, MO

Compensation: $21/hr and up

Days/Hours: This job will be 1st shift, 6:30am to 3pm, M-F with ample overtime, 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

Benefits

• 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

Please note: For some positions, any job offer will be contingent upon the successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment fit-for-duty assessment to ensure the selected candidate can perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Additional Information

• A complete job description is available upon request
• Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace
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• You may view available jobs at www.bartlettco.com/careers and apply using the online job posting.
• 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/