Production and Equipment Operator

HireQuest Direct; Minot (ND); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

HireQuest Direct is seeking a dependable Production and Equipment Operator in Minot, ND. This hands-on role involves operating and maintaining grain-handling equipment, receiving trucks, and moving products to support safe, efficient daily operations.

No grain elevator experience is required; you’ll be trained if you’re mechanically inclined, reliable, and eager to learn. Plenty of hours with overtime opportunities help keep production steady.

Qualifications

• Dependable with a strong work ethic and reliable attendance.
• Mechanically inclined and comfortable around equipment.
• Willing and able to learn new equipment and processes.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production and grain‑handling equipment.
• Receive and unload incoming trucks.
• Assist with loading, storage, and movement of products.
• Sample and inspect products for quality.
• Perform routine equipment inspections and basic maintenance.
• Troubleshoot minor mechanical issues and communicate larger repair needs.
• Keep work areas and equipment clean, organized, and safe.
• Follow company safety procedures and operating guidelines.
• Pitch in wherever needed to keep daily operations moving.

Skills

Dependable work ethic

Mechanically inclined

Willing to learn

Team player / independent worker

Job description

Production and Equipment Operator

Schedule

Full-Time Hours: Plenty of hours with overtime opportunities

Employment

Stable, year-round work

Position Summary

We’re looking for a dependable, hardworking Production and Equipment Operator who enjoys hands‑on work and isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves. You’ll help operate and maintain equipment, move and handle agricultural products, receive incoming trucks, and keep the facility running safely and efficiently. No grain elevator experience? That’s okay. If you’re mechanically inclined, reliable, comfortable around equipment, and willing to learn, we’re willing to train the right person.

What You’ll Do

• Operate and monitor production and grain‑handling equipment.
• Receive and unload incoming trucks.
• Assist with loading, storage, and movement of products.
• Sample and inspect products for quality.
• Perform routine equipment inspections and basic maintenance.
• Troubleshoot minor mechanical issues and communicate larger repair needs.
• Keep work areas and equipment clean, organized, and safe.
• Follow company safety procedures and operating guidelines.
• Pitch in wherever needed to keep daily operations moving.

What We’re Looking For

• Dependable with a strong work ethic and reliable attendance.
• Mechanically inclined and comfortable working around equipment.
• Willing and able to learn new equipment and processes.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.