Maintenance/Millwright - Topflight Grain Cooperative - Cisco, IL

GrowMark • Cisco, IL

85d • $25 - $30

About The Position

The FS brand represents a standard of excellence for agricultural and energy-related products. It's the people who represent the FS brand that set it apart. As local cooperatives, FS Companies believe it is their responsibility to ensure that our earth, our communities, and businesses perform together, sustainably. FS Companies are committed to ensuring the continued profitability for the company, their owners, and their customers, while enacting to help the environment and greater good. This position entails the installation and maintenance of machinery and equipment for Topflight Grain's full-time and seasonal elevators, including troubleshooting mechanical failures and pneumatic and electrical systems. It requires the operation of hoists, lift trucks, hand tools, and power tools in an effort to repair, rebuild, and maintain elevator operations. It may also include the installation of material systems and fabrication when necessary.

Requirements

• 3+ years experience working as maintenance/millwright preferred.
• Keeps up to date on government (OSHA, State, Federal, etc.) regulations concerning the handling and storing of grain.
• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent. Related work experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Strong Mechanical Skills
• Working knowledge of a variety of tool manuals, automatic tools. Level and alignment skills.
• Speaking-effective communication among employees and customers.
• Time Management/Planning.
• A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required and must be adaptable, a self-starter, and dependable.
• Demonstrate initiative to work independently, while able to work in a team setting as needed.

Responsibilities

• Gain a thorough knowledge of the equipment used in the operation of grain elevators and/or vehicles.
• Install, repair, troubleshoot, and maintain a preventative maintenance program on machinery and equipment.
• Work with grain elevator dryers, drive and conveying systems, electrical and control systems, hydraulics, hoists, jacks, welding, fabrication, and industrial equipment installation.
• Be able to repair small electrical problems.
• Able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to climb ladders daily to heights generally ranging from 4ft-25ft.
• Maintain a safe and sanitary workplace. Promote safety amongst customers and employees.
• Must maintain a high level of customer service.
• Communicates daily with Operations Manager and/or Operations Asst. Managers to coordinate repair work.
• Maintain the general appearance of the facility to include elevator, grounds, buildings etc. Includes location upkeep of yard work such as mowing and trimming.
• Load trucks and railroad cars if needed.
• Able to drive and operate elevator equipment. Bobcat, forklift, front-end Loader.
• Good communication skills with customers and fellow employees.
• Exhibit regular and prompt attendance. Exhibit a professional image and maintain a positive and respectful attitude.
• Willing to work weekends, seasonal hours, holidays, on-call, and overtime if needed.
• Able to work under time constraints.
• Must have a general mechanical ability.

Benefits

• Retirement
• Health and wellness
• Paid time off
• Supplemental or incidental coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administration of Environmental Quality Programs
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees