Seasonal Grain Elevator Operator - Edgington, IL

Big River Resources, LLC; Edgington (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Big River Resources, LLC in Edgington, IL seeks a dedicated employee to manage the daily grain logistics for the facility, including dumping incoming grain and assisting at scales and grading. The role also covers the operation of the corn receiving building and elevator, plus housekeeping and safety compliance.

Responsibilities include equipment inspections, daily plant housekeeping, and performing other duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience with grain handling equipment preferred.
• Safety oriented with attention to procedures.
• Able to organize priorities and manage time effectively.
• Comfortable working as part of a team.
• Willing to work mandatory overtime.

Responsibilities

• Dump all grain coming into the plant daily.
• Relief and assistance at scales and corn grading.
• Housekeeping and operation of the corn receiving building and elevator.
• Clean up other plant areas as needed.
• Daily inspection of equipment, stationary and rolling stock.
• Overtime may be required on some nights/weekends.
• All duties performed in safety compliance with policies.
• Any other duties assigned by management.

Skills

Grain handling equipment

Industrial rolling stock

Safety oriented

Time management

Team player

Overtime availability

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Position Summary

This position is primarily responsible for the logistics of grain brought into and hauled out of the facility.

Essential skills and experience

• Experience in the operation of industrial rolling stock (skidsteer, telehandler, front loader, forklift) and grain handling equipment
• Safety oriented

• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities, time management
• Ability to work as a strong team player
• Ability to commitment to company values

• Ability to work mandatory overtime

• High School Diploma

Reporting to this position

No direct reports

Description of Duties:

1. Responsible for dumping all grain coming into the plant
2. Responsible for relief and assistance at the scales and corn grading
3. Responsible for the housekeeping, the equipment and the operation of the corn receiving building, the elevator
4. Responsible for cleaning up other areas of the plant when needed
5. Responsible for daily inspection of equipment both stationary and rolling stock
6. May have to work overtime some nights and weekends as needed
7. All duties are performed in a safe manner in accordance with safety policies
8. Any other duties that management may assign