Grain Operator, Darrow

Primient; Watseka (IL); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Healthcare options

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company matching

Disability insurance

Life, AD&D, and voluntary insurance

Job summary

Primient in Darrow, IL is seeking a Grain Operator to run and monitor grain receiving and shipping operations at our grain elevators, ensuring safety and reliability throughout the process.

You will work in hot and cold temperatures, climb at heights exceeding 50 ft, lift up to 55 lbs, and may require overtime during harvest season. A High School diploma and mechanical equipment operating experience are preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor all grain receiving and shipping operations.
• Participate in grain quality control, general maintenance, housekeeping, and maintain highest safety standards.
• Work in hot and cold temperatures, climb at heights exceeding 50 ft, climb ladders, lift and carry 55 lbs, and perform other physical duties.
• Work extra hours during harvest season.

Skills

Mechanical equipment operating

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 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: Grain Operator – Darrow

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

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor all grain receiving and shipping operations
• Participate in grain quality control, general maintenance, housekeeping, and maintain highest safety standards
• Work in hot and cold temperatures, climb at heights exceeding 50 ft, climb ladders, lift and carry 55 lbs, and perform other physical duties
• Work extra hours during harvest season

Skills & Experience Required

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

Total Rewards

Starting pay of $20.00/hr plus overtime. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes:

• Competitive pay
• Multiple healthcare plan choices
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions
• Short‑and long‑term disability
• Life, AD&D, and voluntary insurance plans
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Floating days off
• Parental leave for new parents
• Employee resource groups
• Learning and development programs
• Fun culture with opportunities to shape our future

Career Path & Culture

Primient is committed to a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to develop and shape a career that matters in an open culture embracing equity, diversity, and belonging. We challenge old ways of thinking and encourage employee voices to be a guiding force for ongoing learning. Employees experience autonomy and accountability in their roles. Here, individuals control their destiny and find opportunities for career growth and pathways outside the norm.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

We believe our differences make better decisions, drive excellence, and deliver better business results. Our aspiration is to unlock the full potential in diverse perspectives while offering everyone an equal chance to grow.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Compliance

The Company is committed to complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. We collect categories of personal information for the purpose of hiring the best‑qualified applicants and to comply with applicable employment laws, including name, contact information, job preference and work availability, social security number or other identification, education and qualifications, employment history, military service, references and background checks, social media information, pre‑employment test results, post‑offer medical examination and results, voluntary self‑disclosure regarding minority, veteran, and disability status, and information supplied during the hiring process.