Elevator Operator

Ardent Mills•Albany, NY

1d•$23 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

As an Elevator Operations Associate, you will be responsible for unloading wheat trucks and rail cars, running tests on wheat, processing appropriate paperwork, and blending wheat to the appropriate specifications as set forth by our clients. Work in a safe and professional manner with safety always being the top priority. Comply with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points), and Regulatory mandates. Scale in and out wheat trucks/rail cars and create the required documentation such as wheat tickets. Make sure all the wheat trucks/rail cars meet the quality specifications and allocate storage according to type, grade, and quality. Work with computers to enter data such as wheat tickets, wheat transfers and wheat inventory. Must understand flow of wheat process from truck to mill. Be able to operate all elevating and conveying equipment. Know location of all controls, starters, and interlocks throughout the grain elevator. Perform basic preventative maintenance, housekeeping and sanitation duties on assigned area including silo cleaning and confined space and working on heights.

Requirements

Must be willing and able to work at least 8-Hour shifts but could work 10 to 12-hour shifts depending on business needs
Open to working 1st Shift, 2nd Shift and 3rd Shift when ship arrive
Must be willing to work Weekends, OT and Holidays as needed
Must be willing to accept accountability and work well independently
Must be willing to work outside all year round
Perform duties and deliver results in new situations while adhering to safety and food safety policies without compromising the team’s values
Serve others with understanding, respect, and care
Operate with simplicity, clarity, and transparency
Deal with and drive change
Organize, prioritize, and own multiple tasks while meeting or exceeding deadlines
Learn and apply modern technology and share your knowledge with others
Expected to carry out all activities with reliability, integrity, compliance and in a safe, environmentally responsible, and efficient manner
High School diploma or equivalent required
Must have good written and verbal communication skills
Strong computer skills required
Must be able to work shifts assigned including overtime and weekends
Maintain excellent work attendance
Able to work without supervision
Able to multi-task
Able to be trained in the proper and safe operation of vehicles used, such as locomotive and company truck
Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as is required by the operating areas (i.e., safety glasses, protective footwear, hard hat, hearing protection and, at times, a respirator)
Ability to work a machine paced continuous process that operates with conditions which include: Hot/Cold temperatures (inclement weather), Indoor/Outdoor environment, Dusty environment (to include Wheat/Gluten allergens), Noisy environment, Frequent moving/vibration/ or other motion of equipment/processes, Elevated Places
Ability to perform work safely that may be required: Frequently standing, walking, rotating, bending/stooping, twisting, crouching, kneeling, balancing, and reaching or lifting at varying heights and levels
Frequently climbing stairs and/or ladders
Frequently lifting, shoveling and/or carrying 50-80 lbs
Occasionally pushing and/or pulling
Working in confined or elevated places
Team members must be clean shaven in order to perform tasks where respiratory protection is required and the use of a respirator (including N-95 dust mask) requires a proper seal for adequate protection

Nice To Haves

Operate Locomotive with proper training

Responsibilities

Unloading wheat trucks and rail cars
Running tests on wheat
Processing appropriate paperwork
Blending wheat to the appropriate specifications
Comply with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points), and Regulatory mandates
Scale in and out wheat trucks/rail cars and create the required documentation such as wheat tickets
Ensure all wheat trucks/rail cars meet quality specifications and allocate storage according to type, grade, and quality
Work with computers to enter data such as wheat tickets, wheat transfers and wheat inventory
Understand flow of wheat process from truck to mill
Operate Locomotive with proper training
Maintain all proper documentation involved with the job
Operate all elevating and conveying equipment
Know location of all controls, starters, and interlocks throughout the grain elevator
Perform basic preventative maintenance, housekeeping and sanitation duties on assigned area including silo cleaning and confined space and working on heights
Work with computers to complete all required documentation receiving of wheat trucks
Execute all duties safely while working in the elements all year round
Keep in close contact with all the Elevator team, Elevator Manager, Quality Manager, Sanitation Leader and Head Miller
Run all required quality tests
Prepare accurate unloading inventory on all rail cars and release empties to railroad ASAP
Ensure wheat is unloaded from trucks and rail cars correctly and in a timely manner
Perform basic maintenance duties as required
Ensure all Ardent Mills specifications are met when grading inbound wheat and when making wheat mixes
Comply with Master Sanitation Schedules and perform daily housekeeping assignments
Report any malfunctions or quality problems to supervisor
Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as directed
Monitor process to ensure all requirements are met
Perform other duties as assigned