Outdoor General Labor

Peoplelink, LLC; Rochelle (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoplelink, LLC is hiring a Grain Operations Laborer in Rochelle, IL, contract to hire. Schedule is 6:45 AM – 8:00 PM, with mandatory overtime, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Travel to all 12 company sites is required; personal transportation is mandatory.

The role is physically demanding, requires safety commitment, and entails working in all weather conditions. WIll involve loading, unloading, and maintaining grain storage areas and equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Physically able to bend, stoop, shovel, hammer.
• Able to work in confined spaces and at elevated heights.

Responsibilities

• Assist with loading, unloading, transferring, and storage of grain.
• Visually monitor grain and identify irregularities or quality issues.
• Perform daily cleaning and maintenance of grain storage areas and facilities.
• Follow safety policies, procedures, and communication protocols when operating equipment.
• Learn grain storage locations and their capacity specifications.
• Accurately measure, record, and report grain levels and condition.
• Operate grain conveyance equipment and understand safety systems.

Skills

Physical stamina

Safety-conscious

Attendance reliability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Grain conveyance equipment

Job description

Rochelle , IL Contract to Hire Sep 28, 2026

Grain Operations Laborer
Pay Rate:$18.00/hour
Schedule:Monday–Sunday, 6:45 AM – 8:00 PM
Overtime & Weekends:Mandatory
Travel:Required to travel to all 12 sites;personal transportation is mandatory
Position Overview:
We are seeking dependable and hardworking individuals for a physically demanding labor position in grain operations. This role requires long hours, a commitment to safety, and the ability to work in all weather conditions and challenging environments.
Work Requirements:

• Standard hours are6:45 AM to 6:00 PM, buthours will vary based on workload and site needs
• Must be willing and able to workmandatory overtime, includingevenings, weekends, and holidays
• During peak season, must be available to work6 to 7 days a week, up to14-hour daysand80+ hour weeks
• Must be willing to travel to all 12 company sites;own transportation is required
• Must maintainperfect attendance—zero tolerance for absenteeism or tardiness
• Must be willing to work in avery physical, dirty environment, includingcleaning out grain bins
• Must be able towork at heights, inconfined spaces, and inextreme weather conditions(heat, cold, rain, dust, etc.)

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist with theloading, unloading, transferring, and storageof grain
• Visually monitor grainand identify irregularities or quality issues
• Performdaily cleaning and maintenanceof grain storage areas, including:
• Grain bins
• Flat storage
• Ground piles
• Dump pits
• Tunnels
• Head houses
• Facility grounds and perimeter

• Follow all safety policies, procedures, and communication protocols when operating equipment
• Learn allgrain storage locationsand theircapacity specifications
• Accuratelymeasure, record, and report grain levels and condition
• Operategrain conveyance equipmentand understand the associatedsafety systems
  Maintenance Responsibilities:
• Inspect and monitor equipment daily; perform routine maintenance as required
• Conductpreventative maintenance and repairson all operational equipment and facilities
• Maintainaccurate maintenance records and repair logs
• Update and manageequipment lists, including vendor and specification information

Safety & Compliance:

• Comply with allOSHA regulationsand company safety protocols
• Maintain accurate records and complete all documentation as required
• Follow all assigned duties responsibly and report any safety concerns immediately
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Agricultural or grain-handling experience preferred
• Physically able to:
• Bend, stoop, shovel, pound with a hammer
• Open and close heavy valves
• Work in confined spaces and at elevated heights
• Tolerate heat, cold, dust, and long hours

WHY PEOPLELINK?
Peoplelink, LLC, a leader in the staffing industry for the past 33 years, continues our vision of ‘linking’ communities through employment. Peoplelink, LLC’s dedication to the safety, health & well-being of our associates, clients and communities remains our #1 priority. Peoplelink, LLC is proud to be an EEOE, M/F/D/V, and we are committed to diversity both in practice and spirit at all levels of the organization.
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