Seasonal Grain Elevator Operator

Kansas Ag Connection; Pratt (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Scoular is seeking motivated grain elevator operators to join our team and contribute to our mission of creating safe and reliable supply chain solutions for our customers during the harvest season. This seasonal position lasts through the harvest cycle and covers loading/unloading grain trucks, weighing and grading tasks, and operating multiple equipment types.

You will manage grain storage, perform routine maintenance, and uphold safety protocols in all weather and working conditions.

Qualifications

• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screening.
• Flexibility to work overtime, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including extreme heat (90-120F), cold (subzero), and high winds (40+ mph).
• Must be comfortable with climbing ladders, heights, and working in confined spaces.
• Must be able to work in environments with dust and airborne particles, including grain dust.
• Wear required PPE, such as hard hats, safety glasses, and safety footwear.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks, including lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs. multiple times per day and standing on hard surfaces for extended periods.
• Experience in a grain facility preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Safely load and unload incoming and outgoing grain while assisting with the weighing and grading of grain trucks.
• Operate heavy equipment (loaders, skid steer loaders, track mobiles, rail car movers, etc.)
• Manage grain storage by creating and moving grain piles, as well as performing general cleaning and housekeeping of bins and storage structures.
• Ensure a safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols and promptly reporting any unsafe practices or hazards.
• Perform general maintenance tasks as needed to support operations.

Skills

Grain handling

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Maintenance tasks

Physical stamina

Job description

Scoular is seeking motivated grain elevator operators to join our team and contribute to our mission of creating safe and reliable supply chain solutions for our customers during the harvest season. This seasonal position lasts through the harvest cycle and covers loading/unloading grain trucks, weighing and grading tasks, and operating multiple equipment types.

You will manage grain storage, perform routine maintenance, and uphold safety protocols in all weather and working conditions.