Seasonal Elevator Operator

Skyland-Grain,-LLC-; Syracuse (KS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Skyland Grain, LLC is seeking a Seasonal Elevator Operator to assist with receiving, storing, and shipping grain at our elevator facilities. This seasonal/temporary role may lead to a full-time opportunity where applicable.

The position involves operating conveyors, inspecting grain quality, and performing routine maintenance while promoting safety and teamwork across locations. Outdoor work and lifting up to 50 lbs are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ideal candidate must be able to multitask and be mechanically inclined.
• Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and lift up to 50 lbs frequently.

Responsibilities

• Dumps grain and/or loads railcars or trucks, cleans up grain spills.
• Inspects grain for insects, moisture, and foreign material while unloading grain trucks.
• Reads grain temperatures at various levels in storage tanks in a timely manner.
• Starts conveyors, selects flow pipes, sets trippers, and selects storage tanks to convey grain to storage or destination.
• Performs routine maintenance and minor repairs on elevator equipment.
• Assists with inventory controls as directed by supervisor.
• Maintains clean facilities and complies with safety regulations and reporting requirements.
• Communicates effectively with customers, employees and management; participates in training and safety meetings.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

With roots from one of our parent companies dating back to 1915, Skyland Grain, LLC is a grain farmers’ co-op providing producers with the supplies and services their operations need to succeed today and in the future. Visit our website at www.skylandgrain.com today to learn more! We offer competitive compensation and benefit packages!

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Seasonal Elevator Operator position is responsible for assisting with the receiving, storing, and shipping of grain at the Company’s grain elevator and other grain storage facilities. This position is currently a seasonal/temporary role. However, a potential full time opportunity may be available where applicable. A description of the duties includes:

• Dumps grain and/or loads railcars or trucks, clean up grain spills;
• Inspects grain for insects, moisture, and foreign material while unloading grain trucks;
• Reads grain temperatures at various levels in storage tanks in a timely manner meeting;
• Starts conveyors, selects flow pipes, sets trippers, and selects storage tanks to convey grain into storage or appropriate destination;
• Performs routine maintenance and minor repairs on all elevator equipment;
• Assists with inventory controls as directed by your supervisor;
• Responsible for cleaning and maintenance of vehicles and equipment as qualified and report issues;
• Promotes company and branch location employee cohesiveness through effective communication, teamwork and shared services;
• Responsible for maintaining clean facilities, and complying with all state and federal regulations pertaining to a safe workplace, housekeeping, and all activities that require regulation compliance;
• Attends training and safety meetings;
• Effectively communicates by verbal and written means with customers, employees and management;
• Maintains and promotes safety awareness; follows safety policies, procedures and reporting requirements;
• Present a clean and professional appearance;
• Employee is required to perform all other duties as directed by the supervisor.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• The ideal candidate must be able to multitask and be mechanically inclined.
• This position requires the employee to work outdoors in various weather conditions and have the ability to frequently lift up to 50 lbs.