Elevator Operator

Ag Partners Cooperative Inc•Topeka, KS

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Elevator Operator is responsible for receiving and loading out grain and ensuring that grain is kept in good condition through the quality controls put in place by the Cooperative. This also includes maintenance of facilities and equipment.

Requirements

Must have a high school diploma or previous experience related to grain, feed, fertilizer, chemicals and/or farms supplies.
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 with customers or employees of the cooperative.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, volume, and weights.
Commercial Driver’s License Class B with Haz-Mat and Tanker Endorsements and/or the ability to obtain and maintain.
Inspector’s and Weigher’s license and/or the ability to obtain and maintain.
The ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Able to deal with problems with several concrete variables in standard 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

Following directions established for operations of the facilities and equipment in accordance with the policies and procedures established by the Location Manager or Regional Operations Director.
Receiving, loading out, and storing customers’ grain. Grain will be segregated by grain type and condition and kept in same condition as when placed in elevator.
Performing preventable maintenance on equipment including but not limited to: grain elevator repair, lubricating legs, U-troughs, check belts on legs, power drives and grain dryer.
Housekeeping of elevator facility and location grounds. This includes legs, boots, head house and maintaining accurate records.
Reading and recording temperature monitors weekly.
Monitoring inventory of grain and other products.
Keeping up to date on government and safety regulations. Attends educational, safety, and informational meetings as required.
Having the ability to operate scale software.
Seeking opportunities to increase sales and improve efficiencies in operations of the location.
Adhering to the company credit policy.
Effectively communicating by verbal and written means with customers, employees, and management.
Adherence to safety policies and providing safety leadership.
Promoting and adhering to the company Core Values of honesty, integrity & teamwork.
Possessing excellent organizational skills, attentive to detail and accuracy, and ability to meet deadlines.
Securing facilities and equipment when closing.
Promptly and regularly reporting to work and work overtime hours as needed.
Presenting a clean and professional appearance.
Employee is required to perform all other duties as directed.