Operation Technician Tier 1

Socket.dev; Anderson (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kokomo Grain is seeking a maintenance-focused employee to manage daily facility upkeep, grain flow, and storage conditions. You will monitor grain quality, operate small equipment, and support loading and unloading at various sites, ensuring safety and process compliance.

The role emphasizes strict adherence to safety guidelines, ability to multitask, and proactive problem-solving in a team environment. Location-based with potential travel across sites in Indiana.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; good people orientation.
• Experience in grain facilities preferred.
• Must follow safety and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety by following regulations and procedures.
• Adhere to maintenance schedule and keep facilities well-maintained.
• Clean and prepare storage facilities such as grain bins and piles.
• At rail sites, load trains and ensure doors are closed securely.
• Monitor grain quality and perform bin measurements as needed.
• Assist in loading/unloading grain per policies and procedures.
• Follow Lockout-Tagout procedures to safely shut down equipment.
• Operate utility loaders, skid steers, forklifts, and related equipment.
• Learn grain platforms for operations data collection and record retention.
• Keep training current and demonstrate reliability and problem-solving.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Team player

Multitasking

Clear communicator

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Skid steer

Lawnmower

Job description

Description

Position Summary

This employee will conduct daily maintenance of the facility's buildings and equipment. Manages the flow of grain dumped into the elevator and loaded out into trucks (and rail cars in some sites). Monitors grain in storage and maintains condition with aeration or turning to keep grain in good condition.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs and demonstrates the ability to work in a safety-conscious environment and follow all applicable safety and environmental regulations.
• Ensures that grain facilities are well-maintained by adhering to a strict maintenance schedule and understanding the facility layout. Follow established policies and procedures, along with proper communication, when operating grain handling equipment. Assist in maintaining equipment.
• Cleans and prepares storage facilities, including but not limited to grain bins and ground piles.
• If employed at a rail loading facility, this employee is responsible for loading trains when shipping grain to a customer facility. This includes opening heavy lids in preparation for loading rail cars and making sure the bottom doors are closed and secure.
• Visually monitors grain and grain products for irregularities and follows standard operating procedures. Demonstrates the ability to recognize quality control issues with grain. Performs bin measurement when needed.
• Assists in the loading and unloading of grain in compliance with policies and procedures.
• Understands how to safely shut down and isolate equipment for maintenance using Lockout-Tagout procedures.
• Knows and understands the operation of a small utility loader or skid steer, fork truck, lawnmower, and other site-specific equipment.
• Learn grain platforms to maintain operations, data collection, and record retention.
• Keeps current and maintains all training requirements for this position.
• Possesses problem-solving skills and mechanical aptitude, including the ability to multitask and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Able to bring about great results from ordinary circumstances; solve problems and create opportunities in advance, often without supervision.
• Immediately reports all accidents and/or injuries to your immediate supervisor or a person at the next level of supervision.
• Maintains integrity and demonstrates dependability in conducting all aspects of work.
• Demonstrates a take-charge and positive attitude. Treats customers with respect.
• Assumes other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

Supervisory Responsibilities

No supervisory responsibilities.

Education, Experience, and Licensure

High School Education or equivalent needed for employment. Good people orientation skills are important. Prior experience working in a grain facility is preferred. Complete organization training, including local GEAPS workshops.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those required of an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment. Comfortable working at heights, such as walking on catwalks in high positions. Able to lift up to 75 pounds. Comfortable climbing fixed and stationary ladders. Able to shovel as needed. Has the ability to work in confined spaces and in a broad range of climate conditions. Comfortably utilizing mobile and stationary equipment and systems.

Mental Demands

This position requires the employee to read, respond, demonstrate common sense, and endure long hours during harvest. The person in this position must be mentally aware, especially when working long hours. This person must be able to respond to common inquiries, suggestions, and special requests. This employee must be able to effectively present information to the supervisor, customers, and fellow employees.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Location-based. Some travel to a different site may be required. This position will incur multiple responsibilities.

Confidentiality

Employees in this position acknowledge that the information they acquire from Kokomo Grain or a related third party can be considered confidential.