Heavy Equipment Operator

Western Milling•Goshen, CA

9d•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

This position is primarily responsible for assisting with the receipt, storage and shipment of grain and other crop inputs/agricultural products. Responsibilities include heavy equipment operations such as operating front loaders to load commercial trucks, forklifts to move product, and rolls/other machinery to ensure product standards. It also involves operating control room equipment to monitor and adjust plant operations, ensuring product flow and preventing issues. Quality control is a key aspect, requiring the grading and classification of grain, and accurate recording of its properties. General cleanup duties and providing back-up support for other roles are also expected. The role requires availability for overtime work as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Two (2) years’ related experience preferred.
Heavy equipment experience preferred.
Basic operating knowledge of augers, belt-driven machinery, elevators, and other equipment used in the production process.
Multi-task and handle continuous interruptions without losing focus.
Concentrate and remain focused despite repeated interruptions.
Strong follow-through skills.
Self-motivated and accountable for results.
Safely operate all yard equipment referenced in the essential duties.
Able to work on a time deadline and follow instructions.
Perform critical thinking and troubleshoot.
Write clearly and legibly to keep detailed and accurate records.
Frequently lift/carry objects weighing up to and including 50 pounds.
Frequently twist, stoop, kneel, crawl, bend, climb, push, and/or pull.
Frequently reach for objects in performance of the specific essential job tasks.
Occasionally lift/move/push/pull objects weighing up to and including 100 pounds.
Occasionally perform overhead lifting of objects weighing up to and including 50 pounds, with or without assistance.
Vision sufficient to safely perform the specific essential jobs tasks outlined.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years’ related experience
Heavy equipment experience

Responsibilities

Operate front loaders to load commercial trucks with agricultural products.
Operate forklifts to move product around facility.
Operate rolls and other machinery to ensure that product is manufactured to Company standards and customer specifications.
Safely operate bobcat and other industrial powered vehicles as needed.
Clear documentation of batch records to maintain traceability.
Unload rail cars and bulk trailers in an efficient and safe manner.
Serve as Control Room operator, controlling and adjusting elevators, augers, drags, pits and turn heads.
Monitor product flow and speed to ensure no plugs, overflows etc.
Grade and classify grain in accordance with Company standards.
Accurately assess and record moisture, protein, dockage, odor etc.
Perform general clean up duties including sweeping, shoveling etc.
Monitor assigned plant operations (e.g. controls for roller, grinder, mixer, etc).
Provide back-up support for other roles as necessary.
Available for overtime work on a scheduled or call-in basis, as necessary.
Other duties as assigned by the manager/supervisor.