Grain Elevator Worker - Total Grain Marketing, LLC - Cadwell, IL
About The Position
The Grain Elevator Worker performs general labor tasks to help meet internal and external customer needs at Total Grain Marketing, LLC in Cadwell, Illinois. The role operates grain-handling equipment and moves, stores, inspects, and prepares grain for shipment while maintaining product quality, safety, and operational efficiency. The position requires working at heights and in varying weather conditions, and may involve extended hours as business conditions warrant. The role also includes customer service, equipment and work-area maintenance, participation in required meetings and training, and compliance with company, EHS, OSHA, and DOT policies and procedures. Compensation is $16–$20 per hour, with actual compensation dependent on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent related experience.
- Ability to work from heights.
- Ability to work in various weather conditions.
- Ability to work extended hours as business conditions warrant.
- Adhere to safety rules and company policies and procedures.
Nice To Haves
- Valid driver’s license preferred.
Responsibilities
- Operate conveyors, augers, elevators, and other grain-handling equipment to move grain throughout the facility.
- Load, unload, and transport grain, including corn, wheat, and soybeans, from trucks, trailers, and trains.
- Store grain in elevators, silos, or bins to maintain quality and prevent spoilage or contamination.
- Inspect grain, remove foreign objects or damaged grains, and ensure proper sorting.
- Balance and distribute products on trucks and trailers and ensure proper axle weights are met.
- Communicate effectively with customers and provide exceptional customer service.
- Monitor stored grain quality and report issues related to pests, moisture, or other factors affecting quality.
- Load grain for shipment to customers or processing plants, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
- Follow safety protocols for grain handling and equipment operation, including wearing appropriate safety gear.
- Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of grain-handling equipment and work areas.
- Work extended hours as business conditions warrant.
- Attend required meetings and training programs.
- Maintain an appropriate inventory of parts needed for repairs and maintenance.
- Adhere to safety rules and company policies and procedures, including EHS, OSHA, and DOT requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Fully funded pension
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Supplemental accident, critical illness, disability, hospital indemnity, and identity theft protection plans
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) plan with company matching
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
