Elevator Operator

Skyland Grain•Syracuse, KS

About The Position

The Elevator Operator position is responsible for the general elevator operations with respect to receiving, storing, and shipping of grain at the grain elevator and other company grain storage facilities. A description of the duties includes: Dumps grain and loads trucks, clean up grain spills; Inspects grain for insects, moisture, and foreign material while unloading grain trucks; Reads temperature cables on control panel to ascertain grain temperatures at various levels in storage tanks in a timely manner; Starts conveyors, selects flow pipes, sets trippers, and selects storage tanks to convey grain into storage; Performs routine maintenance and repair on all elevator equipment; Assists with inventory controls as directed; Responsible for cleaning and maintenance of vehicles and equipment as qualified and report issues; Responsible for maintaining clean facilities, and complying with all state and federal regulations pertaining to a safe workplace, housekeeping, and all activities that require regulation compliance; Attends training and safety meetings; Provides excellent customer service; Effectively communicates by verbal and written means with customers, employees and management; Maintains and promotes safety awareness; follows safety policies, procedures and reporting requirements; Present a clean and professional appearance; Employee is required to perform all other duties as directed by the supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
The ideal candidate must be able to multitask
be mechanically inclined
have a driving record in good standing
This position requires the employee to work outdoors in various weather conditions and have the ability to frequently lift up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

preferably a farming/agricultural background

Responsibilities

Dumps grain and loads trucks, clean up grain spills
Inspects grain for insects, moisture, and foreign material while unloading grain trucks
Reads temperature cables on control panel to ascertain grain temperatures at various levels in storage tanks in a timely manner
Starts conveyors, selects flow pipes, sets trippers, and selects storage tanks to convey grain into storage
Performs routine maintenance and repair on all elevator equipment
Assists with inventory controls as directed
Responsible for cleaning and maintenance of vehicles and equipment as qualified and report issues
Responsible for maintaining clean facilities, and complying with all state and federal regulations pertaining to a safe workplace, housekeeping, and all activities that require regulation compliance
Attends training and safety meetings
Provides excellent customer service
Effectively communicates by verbal and written means with customers, employees and management
Maintains and promotes safety awareness; follows safety policies, procedures and reporting requirements
Present a clean and professional appearance
Employee is required to perform all other duties as directed by the supervisor