Grain Elevator Operator - 2nd Shift

Bartlett-Grain; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Profit sharing

401(k) with match

Job summary

Bartlett-Grain in Kansas City, KS is hiring for a Grain Elevator Operator on 2nd shift. You will handle grain receiving, storage, drying, blending, and loading, ensuring safe operations and clean facilities.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, reliability, and the ability to read and follow instructions in English; overtime and weekend work may be required. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Must have safety-conscious approach and maintain quality of work.
• Strong verbal communication and ability to follow written/spoken instructions.
• Maintain cleanliness and operate in a safety-conscious manner.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Safety-conscious

Quality-focused

Cleanliness

Verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

1310 Fairfax Trafficway, Kansas City, KS 66115, USA

Job Description

Posted Thursday, August 20, 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: $25.00/hr and up

Days/Hours: This job will be 2 nd shift, 1pm to 11pm, Tuesday thru Thursday and 10am to 8pm on 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

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&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