Grain Operator

Primient; Mattoon (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Healthcare options

Dental & vision

401(k) matching

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Learning & development

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Primient is hiring a Grain Operator in Mattoon, IL to operate and monitor grain receiving and shipping at our grain elevators. This role requires working in hot and cold environments, climbing ladders, and lifting up to 55 lbs, with overtime during harvest.

Starting pay is $20.60 per hour plus overtime. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package including healthcare, 401(k) matching, paid holidays, and opportunities for growth within a safety‑focused, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work in hot and cold temperatures, climb and work at heights, and lift 55 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor all grain receiving and shipping operations at grain elevators.
• Participate in grain quality control, general maintenance, housekeeping, and safety standards.

Skills

Temperature tolerance

Climbing ladders

Lifting 55 lbs

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

About Primient

Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Wherever we are in the process, from field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to the challenge and drive for excellence, our people and our planet. We are a privately held company with locations across the US, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil. We’re investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we’re focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every teammate.

Grain Operator | Primient

About Primient

Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Wherever we are in the process, from field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to the challenge and drive for excellence, our people and our planet. We are a privately held company with locations across the US, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil. We’re investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we’re focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every teammate.

About The Role

The Operations/Outside Labor role is responsible for operating/monitoring all grain receiving and shipping operations at our grain elevators.

Responsibilities include:

Operating/monitoring all grain receiving and shipping operations

Participating in grain quality control, general maintenance, housekeeping, and maintaining the highest of safety standards.

Ability to work in hot and cold temperatures, climb and work at heights exceeding 50 ‘, climb ladders, lift & carry 55 lbs, and perform other physical duties.

Ability to work extra hours during harvest season.

Skills And Experience Required

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Mechanical equipment operating experience preferred.
  
  

Total Rewards

Starting pay of $20.60/hr + overtime

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• Competitive Pay
• Multiple Healthcare plan choices
• Dental and vision insurance
• A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans
• Paid holidays & vacation
• Floating days off
• Parental leave for new parents
• Employee resource groups
• Learning & development programs
• Fun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our future
  
  

Career Path & Culture

Primient is committed to a workplace that is all in – ensuring everyone has the opportunity to develop and shape a career that matters in an open culture which embraces equity, diversity and belonging. We challenge old ways of thinking; and encourage employee voices to be a guiding force for ongoing learning.

Primient supports a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe our differences make better decisions, drive excellence, and deliver better business results. Primient employees experience autonomy and accountability in their role. Here, employees control their destiny as there is opportunity for career growth and pathways outside the norm.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

We are believers in the power of difference. We strive to represent the communities in which we operate and to provide an inclusive, welcoming environment for all. We want Primient to be a place where every employee feels they belong and knows they are seen, heard, valued and safe to speak up. Our aspiration is to unlock the full potential in diverse perspectives, while offering everyone an equal chance to grow,

Primient is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.

California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA")

The Company is committed to complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) and all data privacy and laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. We collect the following categories of personal information for the purpose of hiring the best qualified applicants and to comply with applicable employment laws: Name and contact information; Job preference and work availability; Social Security Number and/or other identification information; Education and qualifications; Employment history and experience; Military service; Reference and background check information, including relevant criminal history and credit history; Social media information; Pre-employment test results; Post-offer medical examination information and results, including drug test results; Voluntary self-disclosure information regarding minority, veteran, and disability status; and Information provided by you during the hiring process.