Elevator Superintendent - Topflight Grain Cooperative - Lincoln, IL

Growmark•Lincoln, NE

53d•Onsite

About The Position

This position entails the supervision of day-to-day activities of a designated grain elevator(s). This includes the coordination of elevator operations staff and oversight of grain inventory/handling, grain quality/conditioning, elevator equipment, housekeeping, maintenance, rail loading preparations/activities, and the loading/unloading of grain trucks.

Requirements

Able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to climb ladders daily to heights generally ranging from 4ft—25ft.
Able to drive and operate elevator equipment. Bobcat, forklift, front-end Loader.
Good communication skills with customers and fellow employees.

Responsibilities

Gain a thorough knowledge of the equipment used in the operation of assigned grain elevators, and/or vehicles.
Manage all inbound/outbound grain loading/unloading, grain handling/positioning and grain grading/quality/conditioning.
Perform basic repairs and maintain a preventative maintenance program on machinery, equipment, and company vehicles.
Complete all housekeeping assignments, work to improve the condition of all facility areas.
Maintain a safe and sanitary workplace. Promote safety amongst customers and employees.
Maintain a high level of customer service.
Grain Handling: Bin shoveling, bin sweeping, bin measurements, monitor temperature cables, walking flats, monitoring fan usage, transferring grain, etc.
Prepare rail cars, opening/closing lids, inspecting, sealing bottoms, etc.
Manipulate controls, levers, and valves to start pumps, auxiliary equipment, or conveyors, and to adjust equipment positions, speeds, timing, and material flows.
Observe conveyor operations and monitor lights, dials, and gauges, in order to maintain specified operating levels and to detect equipment malfunctions.
Weigh or measure materials and products, using scales or other measuring instruments, or read scales on conveyors that continually weigh grains, in order to verify specific weighs and prevent under/over loads.
Monitor grain dryer operations.
Communicates daily with Operations Manager and/or Operations Asst. Managers on grain loading/unloading plans, technical developments and operating improvements within the elevator.
Coordinate repair work with Operations Manager and Maintenance crew.
Maintain the general appearance of the facility to include elevator, grounds, buildings etc. Includes location upkeep of yard work such as mowing and trimming.
Clean, sterilize, and maintain equipment, machinery, and work stations, using hand tools, shovels, brooms, chemicals, hoses, and lubricants.
Train and supervise Elevator Operations staff and Seasonal Employees in operations and facility maintenance/upkeep.
Exhibit regular and prompt attendance.
Exhibit a professional image and maintain a positive and respectful attitude.
Willing to work weekends, seasonal hours, holidays, on-call, and overtime if needed.
Able to work under time constraints.