Grain Facility Heavy Equipment Operator

Western Milling; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Western Milling is seeking a hands-on Warehouse/Plant Operator to assist with receipt, storage and shipment of grain and crop inputs. You will operate front loaders, forklifts and other equipment, monitor process controls, perform quality checks on moisture and dockage, and keep detailed batch records. The role requires safety awareness, reliability and the ability to work overtime as needed.

We offer competitive benefits including paid time off, health plans and a 401(k) with employer match.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years related experience preferred.
• Heavy equipment experience preferred.
• Basic operating knowledge of augers, belt-driven machinery, elevators and other equipment used in production.

Responsibilities

• Operate front loaders and forklifts to load trucks and move product.
• Operate rolls and machinery to meet company standards.
• Control Room responsibilities for elevators, augers, drags, pits and turn heads; monitor product flow.
• Grade and classify grain, recording moisture, protein, dockage, odor.
• Unload rail cars and bulk trailers safely and efficiently.
• General clean up duties including sweeping and shoveling.
• Provide back-up support for other roles as necessary.
• Overtime availability as scheduled or call-in basis.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Focus under pressure

Follow-through

Self-motivated

Safety-conscious

Time management

Troubleshooting

Recordkeeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Front loaders

Forklifts

Bobcat/Powered vehicles

Augers & conveyors

Job description

Western Milling is seeking a hands-on Warehouse/Plant Operator to assist with receipt, storage and shipment of grain and crop inputs. You will operate front loaders, forklifts and other equipment, monitor process controls, perform quality checks on moisture and dockage, and keep detailed batch records. The role requires safety awareness, reliability and the ability to work overtime as needed.

We offer competitive benefits including paid time off, health plans and a 401(k) with employer match.