Grain Elevator Operator - Temporary

Smithfield Foods • Harpster, OH

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About The Position

This temporary position assists with implementing work schedules, safety programs, logistics, and record keeping in conjunction with the facility manager. It performs all aspects of grain handling and facility operations. Compensation is $22.50 per hour.

The operator weighs and grades inbound and outbound grain and grain products, prepares scale receipts, enters deliveries into a database, and operates loading and unloading equipment. The role also involves inspecting facilities and stored grain, coordinating logistics, maintaining inventories and grain condition, working with customers, identifying problems and improvements, and assisting with safety programs. The employee must comply with environmental laws and procedures, promptly report environmental issues, and review the company emergency notification policy at the work site.

The work routinely takes place at elevated heights and involves exposure to moving mechanical parts and outdoor weather. Employees must tolerate cold, heat, grain dust, grain and mill odors, and noisy conditions. The role requires occasional lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds and frequent standing, walking, handling or feeling objects, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, and talking or hearing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to understand and comply with safety policies and practices.
• Verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with grain customers.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Availability to work extended weekday and weekend hours during grain harvest seasons.
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable, and team-oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to tolerate cold, heat, grain dust, grain and mill odors, and noisy conditions.

Responsibilities

• Weigh and grade inbound and outbound grain and grain products to ensure they meet SFD specifications.
• Prepare scale receipts and enter deliveries into the database.
• Operate loading and unloading equipment to ship or receive grain products.
• Inspect grain facilities daily to ensure equipment maintains the proper condition of stored grain.
• Help the facility manager schedule inbound and outbound grain logistics.
• Handle and maintain inventories to maximize SFD profitability, including grain movements, condition, and blending.
• Identify problems or opportunities for improvement and work with the facility manager to find solutions.
• Deal proficiently with customers on a daily basis.
• Assist in implementing work and safety programs established by SFD.
• Comply with applicable environmental laws and procedures and immediately report environmental issues to a supervisor.
• Read and understand the company emergency notification process and review the policy at the work site.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED