Elevator Operations

Star of the West Milling Co. • Rosebush, MI

2d

About The Position

Duties Duties include but are not limited to the following: Assist with facility and equipment; maintenance, general repair, housekeeping of plant and equipment. Customer assistance during delivery of commodities is a high priority. Assist with pre-harvest sanitation of equipment and storage. Operating tractors, loaders, fork trucks, and other equipment used in the receiving, drying, cleaning, processing, packaging and shipping of grains. Assist with in-bound storage and out-bound quality of grains. Assist with monitoring stored grains including: temperature, pests (rodents and insects), crusting, odors, color, moisture, and aeration for maximum quality. Due to the nature of our business this job is not limited to 8 am-5pm Monday through Friday, and must be willing to work after regular work hours, weekends, holidays, etc. Also willing to work in all elements of weather (hot/cold temperatures, rain, snow, etc.) Prompt attendance is a must Assist with Agronomy Operations when required, duties include dry fertilizer plant operations, seed and chemical handling. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Willingness to work weekdays as long as required and weekends as required
• Strong mechanical and technical skills
• Knowledge of agricultural crop protection and equipment
• Communication skills
• Problem Solving skill
• Able to adapt quickly in many different situations (customer requests, weather, etc)
• Physically able to perform all requirements including but not limited to: Ability to walk stairs and climb up/down and in and around equipment and facility
• Standing and walking for several hours for an extended period of time. Could be extended periods of sitting if driving.
• General cleaning and housekeeping
• Ability to lift 50 pounds

Nice To Haves

• CDL license preferred
• 2 to 3 years experience preferred, or related field or ability to learn

Responsibilities

• Assist with facility and equipment maintenance, general repair, and housekeeping of plant and equipment.
• Provide customer assistance during delivery of commodities.
• Assist with pre-harvest sanitation of equipment and storage.
• Operate tractors, loaders, fork trucks, and other equipment used in the receiving, drying, cleaning, processing, packaging, and shipping of grains.
• Assist with in-bound storage and out-bound quality of grains.
• Monitor stored grains for temperature, pests, crusting, odors, color, moisture, and aeration.
• Assist with Agronomy Operations when required, duties include dry fertilizer plant operations, seed and chemical handling.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED