Grain Elevator Operator: Safety‑Focused & Efficient

JDH; Stratford (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

JDH in Stratford, Texas, is seeking a Grain Elevator Operator to safely receive, store, handle, and load grain products, ensuring quality and compliance with safety, environmental, and company standards. You will operate grain-handling equipment, rail loading systems, and shuttle facilities to move grain from storage to rail.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, experience in grain elevators or related industries, ability to operate forklifts and loader equipment, basic

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in grain elevators, agriculture, food production, or manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to operate forklifts, loaders, and other mill equipment (certification a plus).
• Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn equipment operation.
• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness.
• Comfortable with shift work, weekends, or overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, grade, and transfer grain into designated storage facilities.
• Operate grain elevators, conveyors, legs, dryers, loaders, and related equipment.
• Perform shuttle train unloading operations per customer, railroad, and company specs.
• Monitor grain inventories, moisture levels, and grain conditions.
• Conduct routine inspections of equipment and facilities to ensure safe operation.
• Complete required documentation for grain receipts, shipments, and inventory.
• Coordinate railcar placement, loading sequences, and shipment schedules.
• Maintain housekeeping standards throughout the elevator and loading facilities.
• Identify and report maintenance needs and equipment malfunctions.
• Assist with preventative maintenance and minor repairs.
• Follow OSHA, safety, food safety, environmental regs.
• Participate in safety meetings, training, and emergency response activities.
• Support other facility operations as assigned.
• Drive a culture of safety, accountability, opportunistic curiosity and contributes to creating an environment where people want to work.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

JDH in Stratford, Texas, is seeking a Grain Elevator Operator to safely receive, store, handle, and load grain products, ensuring quality and compliance with safety, environmental, and company standards. You will operate grain-handling equipment, rail loading systems, and shuttle facilities to move grain from storage to rail.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, experience in grain elevators or related industries, ability to operate forklifts and loader equipment, basic