Operation Technician Tier 1

Kokomo Grain Co Inc•Winamac, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This employee will conduct daily maintenance of the facility's buildings and equipment. Manages the flow of grain dumped into the elevator and loaded out into trucks (and rail cars in some sites). Monitors grain in storage and maintains condition with aeration or turning to keep grain in good condition.

Requirements

High School Education or equivalent needed for employment.
Good people orientation skills are important.
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
Comfortable working at heights, such as walking on catwalks in high positions.
Able to lift up to 75 pounds.
Comfortable climbing fixed and stationary ladders.
Able to shovel as needed.
Has the ability to work in confined spaces and in a broad range of climate conditions.
Comfortably utilizing mobile and stationary equipment and systems.
Read, respond, demonstrate common sense, and endure long hours during harvest.
Mentally aware, especially when working long hours.
Able to respond to common inquiries, suggestions, and special requests.
Able to effectively present information to the supervisor, customers, and fellow employees.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working in a grain facility is preferred.
Complete organization training, including local GEAPS workshops.

Responsibilities

Performs and demonstrates the ability to work in a safety-conscious environment and follow all applicable safety and environmental regulations.
Ensures that grain facilities are well-maintained by adhering to a strict maintenance schedule and understanding the facility layout. Follow established policies and procedures, along with proper communication, when operating grain handling equipment. Assist in maintaining equipment.
Cleans and prepares storage facilities, including but not limited to grain bins and ground piles.
If employed at a rail loading facility, this employee is responsible for loading trains when shipping grain to a customer facility. This includes opening heavy lids in preparation for loading rail cars and making sure the bottom doors are closed and secure.
Visually monitors grain and grain products for irregularities and follows standard operating procedures. Demonstrates the ability to recognize quality control issues with grain. Performs bin measurement when needed.
Assists in the loading and unloading of grain in compliance with policies and procedures.
Understands how to safely shut down and isolate equipment for maintenance using Lockout–Tagout procedures.
Knows and understands the operation of a small utility loader or skid steer, fork truck, lawnmower, and other site-specific equipment.
Learn grain platforms to maintain operations, data collection, and record retention.
Keeps current and maintains all training requirements for this position.
Possesses problem-solving skills and mechanical aptitude, including the ability to multitask and complete tasks in a timely manner.
Able to bring about great results from ordinary circumstances; solve problems and create opportunities in advance, often without supervision.
Immediately reports all accidents and/or injuries to your immediate supervisor or a person at the next level of supervision.
Maintains integrity and demonstrates dependability in conducting all aspects of work.
Demonstrates a take-charge and positive attitude. Treats customers with respect.
Assumes other duties as assigned by supervisor.