Seasonal Grain Operations Specialist (Overtime Pay)

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Rochelle (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking dependable individuals for Grain Operations Laborer roles on the harvest season. Duties include operating grain handling equipment, loading/unloading, and maintaining grain quality.

Schedule features 12-hour shifts during peak, with heavy overtime. Must have reliable transportation and ability to travel between multiple sites; safety gear required and lifting 40–50 lbs as part of daily tasks.

Qualifications

• Previous farm or warehouse experience preferred but not required.
• Willing to work long irregular hours during peak season.
• Must have reliable transportation and valid driver’s license.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate grain handling equipment such as augers, conveyors, and grain dryers.
• Assist with loading and unloading trucks and grain carts.
• Monitor and maintain grain quality during storage and handling.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment and work areas.
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines to ensure a safe work environment.
• Support general farm labor tasks as assigned.

Skills

Grain handling

Equipment operation

Safety procedures

Reliability

Tools

Augers

Conveyors

Grain dryers

Job description

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking dependable individuals for Grain Operations Laborer roles on the harvest season. Duties include operating grain handling equipment, loading/unloading, and maintaining grain quality.

Schedule features 12-hour shifts during peak, with heavy overtime. Must have reliable transportation and ability to travel between multiple sites; safety gear required and lifting 40–50 lbs as part of daily tasks.