Grain Elevator Operator - 2nd Shift

Bartlett; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

PTO and paid holidays

Profit sharing

401(k) with match

Overtime pay 1.5x

PPE provided

Boot reimbursement

Safety culture

USTO

Team appreciation

Job summary

Bartlett in Council Bluffs, IA is hiring for a Grain Elevator Operator on the 2nd shift (3pm–11pm). You will handle receiving, storage, drying, blending, and loading of bulk grains, with overtime and weekend hours as needed.

Starting pay is $23.00 per hour and up, with full benefits and a strong safety culture. Join a long‑standing agribusiness known for exporting grain, flour supply, and a commitment to safety and team success.

Qualifications

• Must have English reading/writing ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Professional demeanor focused on safety, quality, and cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Receive, store, handle, dry, blend, and load grain.
• Monitor grain condition and maintain grain facilities and equipment.
• Cross-trained to perform a variety of tasks in the elevator environment.

Skills

English literacy

Reliability

Safety conscious

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: Council Bluffs, IA

Compensation: $23.00/hr and up

Days/Hours: This job will be 2nd shift, 3pm to 11pm, Monday thru Friday 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 this 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

Physical Requirements

• 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

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/