Elevator Operator

The Mennel Milling Company•Logan, OH

About The Position

Mennel Milling is hiring a Grain Elevator Operator in Logan, Ohio. The role supports grain operations by receiving, storing, conditioning, drying, transferring, and shipping grain while upholding quality, safety, and operational standards. The operator works with grain handling equipment and commodities including corn, wheat, and soybeans, and helps maintain a clean, safe, audit-ready facility. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM–4:30 PM. Hours may vary based on workload, and overtime is required as needed. Work takes place in a fast-paced agricultural and industrial environment, with exposure to moving machinery, airborne dust and wheat allergens, varied weather conditions, elevated areas, confined spaces, and noise requiring hearing protection.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic understanding of hand tools and ability to use them safely and effectively.
Ability to climb fixed and portable ladders.
Ability to pass a Qualitative Respirator Fit Test and perform required duties while wearing a respirator.
Ability to work at heights exceeding 180 feet and in confined spaces.
Ability to wear required PPE, including hard hats, safety glasses, fall protection equipment, and safety footwear.
Ability to work safely in an industrial environment.
Strong attention to safety, quality, and operational procedures.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach throughout the workday.
Ability to use hands and arms for equipment operation and maintenance tasks.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or more.
Strong visual abilities, including close vision, distance vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and focus adjustment.

Responsibilities

Operate grain handling equipment safely and efficiently.
Receive, transfer, store, and load grain products.
Grade and inspect corn, wheat, soybeans, and other grain commodities.
Work safely around railcars, grain trucks, semi-tractor trailers, barges, and other grain-hauling equipment.
Perform sanitation duties for grain bins, handling systems, and loading stations.
Complete preventive and emergency maintenance on equipment and systems.
Follow food safety, quality, sanitation, and workplace safety requirements, including GMPs, OSHA, HACCP, FSMA, and company policies.
Maintain the facility in an audit-ready condition.
Perform other duties as assigned.