Grain Operations - Rochelle

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Rochelle (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking dependable individuals for Grain Operations Laborer roles on the harvest season. Duties include operating grain handling equipment, loading/unloading, and maintaining grain quality.

Schedule features 12-hour shifts during peak, with heavy overtime. Must have reliable transportation and ability to travel between multiple sites; safety gear required and lifting 40–50 lbs as part of daily tasks.

Qualifications

• Previous farm or warehouse experience preferred but not required.
• Willing to work long irregular hours during peak season.
• Must have reliable transportation and valid driver’s license.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate grain handling equipment such as augers, conveyors, and grain dryers.
• Assist with loading and unloading trucks and grain carts.
• Monitor and maintain grain quality during storage and handling.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment and work areas.
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines to ensure a safe work environment.
• Support general farm labor tasks as assigned.

Skills

Grain handling

Equipment operation

Safety procedures

Reliability

Tools

Augers

Conveyors

Grain dryers

Job description

Grain Operations | Multiple Shifts | Seasonal through November

$18.00 per hour base pay. $27.00 per hour overtime rate

Position Overview:

We are seeking dependable and hardworking individuals to join our grain farm operations for the harvest season. The Seasonal Grain Operations Laborer will assist with daily grain handling, equipment operation, and general farm maintenance to support a safe, efficient, and productive harvest.

• $18.00 per hour base pay & $27.00 per hour overtime rate
• Mandatory12 hour shifts, 7 days per week during peak season = a lot of overtime hours
• Peak seasonSeptember through November, 12 hour shifts 6:45a-7:00p or 6:45p - 7:00a, 7 days per week
• Summer season Monday through Friday 7:00a -4:00p
• Must be willing to work Mon-Sun,regardless of weather and during peak season only
• Must havea valid ID and your own transportation - ability travel to all 12 company sites is mandatory
• Show up reliably to work daily - attendance and reliability are keys to success
• Work according to established safety rules and always wear safety gear
• Lift 40 - 50 pounds

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate grain handling equipment such as augers, conveyors, and grain dryers.
• Assist with loading and unloading trucks and grain carts.
• Monitor and maintain grain quality during storage and handling.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment and work areas.
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines to ensure a safe work environment.
• Support general farm labor tasks as assigned, including light repairs, facility upkeep, and grounds maintenance.

Qualifications:

• Previous farm, agricultural, or warehouse experience preferred but not required; training provided.
• Ability to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends, during peak harvest season. You could be working up to 90 hours in a week during peak season.
• Capable of performing physical labor, including lifting up to 50 lbs and working in varying weather conditions indoors and outdoors.
• Basic mechanical aptitude is a plus.
• Reliable transportation to and from the job site. You must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to work around grains including corn and soy.

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