Grain Warehouse Operator — Safety & Efficiency

Columbia Grain; Arvilla (ND); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and RX benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending plans

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Columbia Grain in Arvilla, ND is seeking a Warehouse Operator to record data for receiving, storing and shipping grain and to support operating equipment and safety protocols.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent, prior industrial experience, good reading skills, and computer literacy. Candidates should be team oriented, safety conscious, with solid attendance and work ethic. Training provided on site.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Basic knowledge of working with a computer and mechanical skills.
• Good work ethic (team environment, safety and quality oriented, efficient, and willing to perform all required work with good attendance).

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment; open and close slide gates to start and stop grain flow.
• Accurately weigh grain and record data in the computer system, print and sign scale tickets for all unloaded and loaded grain by truck or rail.
• Take samples of all unloaded and loaded grain accurately.
• Maintain charts indicating the location and contents of storage tanks and bins.
• Monitor grades by weighing grain samples and recording results.
• Operate production equipment: start conveyors, bucket elevators, select flow pipes, and choose storage tanks to convey grain into storage or for load out.
• Prepare rail cars for loading; open and close rail car lids using an anti-fall harness (safely exit the rail car height: 15–20 feet).
• Operate a forklift.
• Maintain all equipment, including repair, periodic maintenance, and service, and document in a web-based maintenance program.
• Perform general housekeeping and upkeep of the working area, including sweeping, shoveling, vacuuming, using compressed air, and sanitation.
• Ensure all safety policies and procedures are followed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading & interpreting documents

Effective communication

Computer literacy

Team player

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Columbia Grain in Arvilla, ND is seeking a Warehouse Operator to record data for receiving, storing and shipping grain and to support operating equipment and safety protocols.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent, prior industrial experience, good reading skills, and computer literacy. Candidates should be team oriented, safety conscious, with solid attendance and work ethic. Training provided on site.