Operations Technician

Kokomo Grain Co Inc•Winamac, IN

18d•Onsite

About The Position

This employee will conduct daily maintenance of the buildings and equipment at the facility. 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. At times, oversees the weighing and grading of grain before it is dumped into the grain elevator.

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.
Comfortable utilizing mobile and stationary equipment and systems.
This position requires that the employee have the ability to read, react, demonstrate common sense, and endure long hours during harvest.
The person in this position must be mentally aware, especially when working long hours.
This person must have the ability to respond to common inquiries, suggestions, and special requests.
This employee must have the ability to effectively present information to the supervisor, customers, and fellow employees.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working in a grain facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs all duties in a safe environmentally compliant manner. Demonstrates 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. Follow established policies and procedures, along with proper communication when operating grain handling equipment. Repairs and rebuilds equipment to maintain its integrity and ensure its longevity.
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 bottom doors are closed and secure.
Visually monitors grain and grain products for irregularities and takes proper action when discovered. Demonstrates the ability to recognize quality control issues with grain.
Assists in the unloading of grain from trucks. Weighs/measures grain output on trucks.
Possesses some mechanical aptitude, including the ability to recognize when equipment is not operating properly.
Understand how to safely shut down and isolate equipment for maintenance using Lock Out – Tag Out procedures.
Immediately report all accidents and/or injuries to your immediate supervisor or a person at the next level of supervision.
Knows and understands the operation of the skid loader, front-end loader, yard tractor, and lawnmower, as well as equipment at specific locations as needed.
Operates dryers when needed.
Assumes other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Assists in performing maintenance work as required.
Performs housekeeping as related, including the cleanliness and orderliness of the grain handling area (tunnels, concrete grounds, grass areas, etc.) as well as areas within the site as delegated by the position supervisor or manager.
Keeps current and maintains all training requirements for this position.
Checks fire extinguishers monthly.
Wear proper PPE, including a safety harness if off the ground or on a train. Reminds others as needed.
Plan the day’s work in advance.
Trains new hires and seasonal employees as needed.
Works as weighmaster when needed.
Assumes other duties as assigned by supervisor.