Grain Elevator Operator - (TEMPORARY/SEASONAL)

Smithfield Foods•Allerton, IA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for assisting in the implementation of work schedules, safety programs, logistics and record keeping in conjunction with the facility manager. Performs all aspects of grain handling and facility operations. Core responsibilities include weighing and grading grain, operating loading/unloading equipment, inspecting facilities, scheduling logistics, maintaining inventories, identifying problems and improvements, dealing with customers, and assisting in implementing work or safety programs. The role also requires compliance with environmental laws and procedures and understanding the company's emergency notification process.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
Ability to understand and comply with all safety policies and practices.
Verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills.
Effective communication with grain customers.
Ability to work independently and in a team.
Available to work extended weekday and weekend hours during grain harvest seasons.
Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
Regularly work at elevated heights.
Routinely exposed to moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions.
Must be able to tolerate cold, heat, grain dust, grain/mill odors, and noisy conditions.

Responsibilities

Weigh and grade both inbound and outbound grain and grain products proficiently in an effort to ensure all products meet SFD specifications.
Prepares scale receipts and enters deliveries into database.
Operate loading/unloading equipment to ship or receive grain products.
Inspect grain facilities daily to ensure equipment maintains proper condition of stored grains.
Help facility manager schedule logistics as they pertain to inbound and outbound grain.
Maintain and handle inventories to maximize SFD profitability including grain movements, condition, blending of grain/grain products.
Identify any problems or improvements and work with facility manager to find solutions.
Deal proficiently with customers on a daily basis.
Assist in implementing any specific work or safety programs set forth by SFD.
Responsible for being in compliance with all environmental laws and procedures to which Smithfield Foods and Smithfield Hog Production subscribes.
Report all environmental issues immediately to supervisor.
Read and understand the company’s emergency notification process and will be responsible for reviewing that policy at their work site.