Grain Elevator Operator

Smithfield Foods • Bethany, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield is seeking a Grain Elevator Operator to join their team. This role is responsible for assisting in the implementation of work schedules, safety programs, logistics, and record keeping in conjunction with the facility manager. The operator performs all aspects of grain handling and facility operations, ensuring products meet specifications and contributing to profitability. Smithfield emphasizes a culture grounded in core values, learning, collaboration, and innovation, offering challenging and rewarding careers.

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 a 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 to ensure all products meet SFD specifications.
• Prepare scale receipts and enter deliveries into the 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, and blending of grain/grain products.
• Identify any problems or improvements and work with the 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.
• Be 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.

Benefits

• Robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs
• Out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers
• Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance quality of life
• Support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management
• Comprehensive training and professional development programs
• LinkedIn Learning access to on-demand courses, professional certificates, and skill-based training
• Tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs
• Leadership development initiatives
• Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED