Grain Elevator Operator Driveway Attendant

United Quality Cooperative; Ross (ND); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

United Quality Cooperative is seeking a Grain Elevator Operator for Ross, ND. This hands-on role requires learning a variety of tasks related to receiving, storage, drying, blending, and loading grain, with cross-training across responsibilities to support safe work practices and coworker safety.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, 12 months related experience or training (or equivalent), and reliable transportation for 24/7 operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 12 months related experience or training, or equivalent combination.
• Must be able to provide reliable transportation and be available for 24/7 shifts.
• Experience with agriculture and farm equipment is preferred, along with mechanical aptitude.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Receive, store, handle, dry, blend, and load grain.
• Assist in unloading/loading grain by rail and truck.
• Weigh or measure materials and products.
• Clean and maintain equipment, machinery, and workstations.
• Monitor conveyor operations and read gauges and indicators.
• Detect equipment malfunctions and report them to Supervisors.
• Load trucks, train hoppers, train cars, and containers.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs as needed.
• Keep work areas and facilities clean and safe.
• Provide courteous and responsive customer service.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety-minded

Education

High school diploma / GED

12 months related experience/training

Job description

Our ideal candidate enjoys a hands-on work environment and is looking for a job where they can prove they can learn new tasks, advance and take any and all responsibility for their safe work behavior and the safety of their coworkers. Grain Elevator Operators will be cross trained to perform a variety of tasks.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma /GED, 12 months related experience/training OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• You must have reliable transportation to be available for work 24/7
• Experience with agriculture and farm equipment and mechanical aptitude is preferred
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Responsibilities

• Receiving, storage, handling, drying, blending, and loading of grain
• Assist in the unloading and loading of grain commodities by both rail and truck
• Weigh or measure materials and products
• Clean and maintain equipment, machinery, and workstations
• Observe conveyor operations and monitor lights, dials, and gauges
• Observe and listen to machinery operation to detect equipment malfunctions
• Inform supervisors of equipment malfunctions that need to be addressed
• Load trucks, train hoppers, train cars, containers
• Perform or assist in routine maintenance and repairs
• Maintain your work areas and United Quality Cooperative’s facilities properly
• Provide courteous and responsive customer service

Physical Demands and Requirements

This job can be physically strenuous from time to time. You will be expected to:

• work in tight and confined spaces, walk, climb, bend and kneel easily
• lift, grip, grasp, push and pull various tools and equipment of 50lb or more
• ride a belt man lift, ascend/descend ladders, and occasionally work at significant heights, with requisite balance and equilibrium.
• have vision that permits close proximity, distance, peripheral, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• identify and distinguish colors for grading grain detect odors and understand/discern safety warning systems wear personal protective equipment - hardhats, gloves, safety glasses, respiratory protection and ear protection as appropriate
• read and comprehend operational and safety instructions, both in written and oral form
• communicate clearly with your co-workers and supervisors

Working Environment

• This is a physical job that includes both indoor and outdoor work in all types of weather and temperature environments. You may be required to work at high heights and in confined spaces. It may be noisy and dusty at times.

Location: Ross Grain Terminal516 Railroad Ave, Ross, ND 58776, USA

All employees shall be subject to drug testing and background checks.

To be a locally owned cooperative that is a leader in providing dependable service to our customers with a competitive advantage for energy and production