Grain Grader - Sauget, IL

ADM; Sauget (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

ADM is seeking a Grain Grader in Sauget, IL for a permanent, salaried, non-exempt role. You will grade corn, soybeans, and wheat, enter truck data, sample inflows, and maintain orderly operations while upholding ADM safety standards.

The position is on second shift (approximately 1:00 PM–9:00 PM CST) with overtime opportunities and varying seasonal hours. A high school diploma and solid math, data-entry, and communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Basic math proficiency for grading and recordkeeping.
• Basic computer proficiency to enter data and generate tickets.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently grade grain commodities including corn, soybeans, wheat, and sorghum.
• Accurately sample and probe trucks to identify contents of inbound and outbound loads.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with peers, management, and customers.
• Perform regular housekeeping to minimize grain dust and maintain a clean workspace.
• Partner with management to determine daily binning plans based on product quality and inbound volumes.
• Maintain a professional demeanor reflecting ADM’s core values with customers and colleagues.
• Utilize computer systems to generate customer tickets and receipts.
• Adhere to workplace safety policies and contribute to a strong safety culture.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Data entry

Math proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer basics

Job description

Grain Grader – Sauget, IL

This is a permanent, salaried, non-exempt level position.

Position Summary

In this role, the Grain Grader is responsible for assessing the quality of corn, soybeans and wheat which are received from customers at the grain elevator. This person will be responsible for entering truck information, probing trucks, grading grain and general housekeeping duties.

Position Schedule

This position is on our second shift (approximately 1:00 PM CST – 9:00 PM CST), but these working hours do vary with the season. Overtime opportunities are available throughout the year.

Position Responsibilities

• Efficiently grade grain commodities including, but not limited to, corn, soybeans, wheat, and sorghum
• Accurately sample and probe trucks to identify the contents of inbound and outbound loads
• Collaborate effectively with team members to ensure smooth daily operations
• Communicate clearly and professionally with peers, management, and customers
• Perform regular housekeeping duties to minimize grain dust buildup and maintain a clean workspace
• Partner with management to determine daily binning plans based on product quality and inbound volumes
• Maintain a professional demeanor that reflects ADM’s core values when interacting with customers and colleagues
• Utilize computer systems efficiently to generate customer tickets and receipts
• Adhere to all workplace safety policies and procedures, contributing to a strong safety culture

Position Expectations

• Ability to bend, lift up to 50 lbs., and remain active throughout the shift
• Dependable and punctual with a solid attendance record
• Flexibility to work either first or second shift as needed
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends as needed

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Basic math proficiency - ability to perform accurate calculations for grading and recordkeeping
• Basic computer proficiency - comfortable navigating software systems to enter data and generate tickets

Excited about this opportunity but don’t think you meet every listed qualification? Studies have shown that applicants may self “select-out” of consideration if they do not meet all posted requirement. We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right fit for this or another opportunity within our organization.

ADM requires successful completion of a background check.

REF: 114610

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