Seasonal Grain Operator

River Valley Cooperative; Princeville (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

River Valley Cooperative in Princeville, IL is seeking a Seasonal Operator to support member farming operations. You will operate and maintain equipment, deliver bulk and packaged chemicals, and assist with grain handling as needed during peak season.

Qualifications include a valid driver’s license and basic computer skills; CDL is a plus. Expect outdoor work in varying weather, with attention to safety regulations and equipment upkeep.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in agriculture or a related field preferred
• Basic computer skills required
• Valid driver’s license required
• CDL or Seasonal CDL is a plus

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain all equipment and vehicles
• Handle and deliver bulk and packaged chemicals
• May unload and load grain from storage bins and or transportation
• Perform daily vehicle inspections
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Utilize heavy machinery, such as an end loader or skid steer
• Observe all OSHA, DOT, state, federal safety regulations at all times
• Follow housekeeping practices that keep the facilities neat and clean

Skills

Basic computer skills

Valid driver’s license

CDL

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Princeville - Princeville, IL 61559
Position Type: Seasonal
Salary Range: $18.00 - $18.00 Hourly
Job Shift: Day Shift
Job Category: General Labor

As a Seasonal Operator, you will be responsible for providing quality products and services in the operations that will assist member owners of River Valley Cooperative to be financially successful in their farming operations and provide for a sustainable local cooperative operation to serve member needs.

What You'll Do:

• Operate and maintain all equipment and vehicles
• Handle and deliver bulk and packaged chemicals
• May unload and load grain from storage bins and or transportation.
• Perform daily vehicle inspections
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Utilize heavy machinery, such as an end loader or skid steer
• Observe all OSHA, DOT, state, federal safety regulations at all times.
• Follow housekeeping practices that keep the facilities neat and clean.

Note: This job description is not intended to be exhaustive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

What You'll bring:

• Previous experience in agriculture or a related field preferred
• Basic computer skills
• Valid driver’s license
• CDL or Seasonal CDL is a plus!

Working Conditions:

May be exposed to dust, noise, heat, cold, ag chemicals, and vapors, and moving machinery. May be required to work long hours in season, as well as work outdoors in all types of weather conditions.

Benefits:

For information about our benefits package, please visit our website at https://www.rivervalleycoop.com/careers.