Grain Elevator Shift Lead — Safety & Ops

Bartlett; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

PTO & holidays

Profit sharing

401(k) match

PPE provided

Boot reimbursement

USTO pay

Uniform differential pay

Job summary

Bartlett in Council Bluffs, IA is seeking a Shift Manager to lead hourly teams, ensure safe operations and comply with company policies. You will train staff, monitor grain handling processes, and support supervision to meet daily objectives.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, 1 year in grain handling or related field, and strong safety and communication skills. Overtime and weekend availability are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1 year of experience in a grain handling facility or similar.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Ag Mechanics, Ag Business or related field preferred.
• Ability to read, write, understand and follow written and verbal instructions in English.
• Availability to work overtime and weekends.
• Professional demeanor: safety conscious, clean, quality of work, strong verbal communication.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide training and support to hourly team members.
• Ensure a safe, sanitary workplace in compliance with policies and regulations.
• Oversee grain operations: loading, unloading, sampling, grading, transferring, blending, drying, storage, and fumigation.
• Supervise and manage personnel and operational activities.
• Plan business activities to meet pre-set objectives.
• Operate equipment: weighing, measuring, pumps, conveyors, levers and valves.
• Record and track data such as weights, quantities, locations, equipment performance, downtime.
• Clean, sterilize, and maintain equipment and work stations using appropriate tools and chemicals.
• Monitor conveyor operations and lights, dials and gauges for malfunctions.
• Participate in preventative maintenance and elevator operations.
• Communicate tasks and policies to senior management and team members.

Skills

Safety awareness

Team supervision

Verbal communication

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Associate or Bachelor in Ag

Tools

Pumps

Conveyors

Valves

Job description

Bartlett in Council Bluffs, IA is seeking a Shift Manager to lead hourly teams, ensure safe operations and comply with company policies. You will train staff, monitor grain handling processes, and support supervision to meet daily objectives.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, 1 year in grain handling or related field, and strong safety and communication skills. Overtime and weekend availability are required.