Elevator Operator

Central Prairie Co-op Careers•Sterling, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The elevator operator is responsible for performing activities pertaining to receiving, storing, and shipping of grain at the cooperative’s grain elevators; feed production, processing inventory and sales, and providing maximum service to members and patrons.

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.
Basic computer operation skills.
Willing to seek out and attend additional continuing education, seminars, classes or other job related education requirements or opportunities.
Commercial Driver’s License (Class B required; Class A preferred or willingness to obtain) with Tanker and Airbrakes endorsements
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Must be able to think quickly and perform a mental assessment of workplace hazards, take appropriate precautions, and choose appropriate PPE as dictated by need, regulation, and labeling.

Responsibilities

Dumps grain and/or loads railcars or trucks, clean up grain spills
Keeps commodity charts indicating location and contents of storage tanks
Collects grain samples and records results
Inspects grain for insects, moisture, and foreign material while unloading grain trucks
Responsible for maintaining clean facilities of elevator and complying with all state and federal regulations pertaining to a safe workplace, housekeeping, and all activities that require regulation compliance
Performs required preventative maintenance to ensure PM reports are turned in on time
Reads thermometers on control panel to ascertain grain temperatures at various levels in storage tanks in a timely manner, meaning often, and after bins are filled
Maintains perpetual inventory on grains, checks grain quality and/or condition of grain and prevents mixing of grain
Continually maintains facility cleanliness within standards set by insurance company, OSHA, and safety coordinator
Starts conveyors, selects flow pipes, sets trippers, and selects storage tanks to convey grain into storage or to loading department
Works with government or government appointed scale inspectors and grain examiners
Performs or directs routine maintenance and repair on all elevator and fertilizer equipment
Actively promotes use of cooperative’s grain facilities to customers
Fills anhydrous ammonia tanks and keeps accurate inventory and records
Maintains yards and mows grass
Assists customers in loading purchases, locking and unlocking facilities
Load and unload feed; deliver bulk feed as needed
Responsible for all feed production, processing and mixing drugs
Responsible for mill maintenance and repair as qualified or works with a qualified technician
Unload, load and operate grain scale
Ensure good quality feed/grain by conducting monthly facility inspections, monitoring bin temperature and moisture, keeping the elevator clean and performing preventative maintenance
Complete all required paperwork including PM reports, OSHA and safety inspection forms
Provide assistance with stocking merchandise, advertising and inventory control
Assist customer with sales, checkout and promoting products; responsible for being knowledgeable on products and services
Work cooperatively with other locations to help ensure company goals are met
Perform repairs and/or maintenance on vehicles as qualified; coordinate with a qualified technician as needed
Provides excellent customer service by managing difficult or emotional situations; responding promptly to customer needs, resolving questions, complaints and concerns immediately and meeting commitments
Effectively communicates by verbal and written means with customers, employees and management
Attends safety and training meetings
Maintains and promotes safety awareness; follows safety policies, procedures and reporting requirements
Understand and comply with all state and federal regulations
Present a clean and professional appearance
Employee is required to perform all other duties as assigned