Elevator Superintendent

Premier Cooperative•Mansfield, IL

3d•$18 - $23

About The Position

The Elevator Superintendent is responsible for the outside operations of assigned grain elevator(s). The role includes customer service, employee supervision and training, facility and equipment optimization, inventory management, and assisting the Regional Hub Manager in achieving short- and long-term goals for the locations involved. The position requires maintaining safe, environmentally compliant, efficient elevator operations and high grain quality. The superintendent supervises and trains the outside crew, coordinates grain receiving and shipping, manages facility assets and housekeeping, and recommends facility improvements, staffing levels, and training needs. Extended hours may be required, especially during peak seasons.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Five years of grain handling experience.
Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills that promote teamwork and a mentoring relationship with the team.
Willingness to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays during peak seasons.
Ability to climb regularly and no fear of heights.
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Basic mechanical aptitude.
Frequently able to climb, stand, walk, and stoop.
Frequently able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Frequently able to lift 50 pounds or more.

Responsibilities

Abide by cooperative safety and environmental policies, protocols, and procedures.
Supervise and train the outside crew in elevator operations, promoting teamwork and a positive image of the cooperative.
Ensure proper grain storage and condition by segregating inventory according to grade and moisture, maintaining aeration, checking temperature, and sampling quality.
Ensure efficient operation of grain dryers, drying wet grain to target moisture levels while avoiding shrink and maintaining quality.
Coordinate grain receiving operations for maximum efficiency and responsiveness to farmer/owner needs, including managing traffic flow, space utilization, and ground piles.
Coordinate grain shipping operations for maximum efficiency while maintaining adequate receiving capacity, including loading trucks and rail cars, recovering grain piles, and blending product to meet grade.
Manage facility assets for optimum performance, including preventative management, repairs, and equipment replacement.
Promote a clean facility environment and ensure compliance with housekeeping policies, procedures, and standards, including monitoring outside contractors.
Provide the Regional Hub Manager with recommendations for short- and long-term facility improvements, staffing levels, and training requirements.
Work extended hours as needed.
Be at work on time and ready to work with a neat and clean appearance.
Perform other duties as assigned.