Production Operator
About The Position
The Production Operator (described in the posting as a Grain Elevator Operator) is responsible for safely and efficiently receiving, storing, handling, and loading grain products while maintaining grain quality and meeting safety, environmental, and company standards. The position operates grain-handling equipment, rail loading systems, and shuttle loading facilities to move grain from storage to rail transportation in a timely manner. JDH is a family-owned agriculture company founded in 1886. It manages grains, co-products, animal feed, and feed ingredients and operates a transportation network connecting supply and demand across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Asia. The company describes its workplace as supportive and safety-focused. The work takes place in an indoor/outdoor grain elevator, with exposure to dust, noise, and changing temperatures. It is a fast-paced team environment focused on safety, cleanliness, and quality. The role may involve rotating shifts, weekends, overtime, and local travel to other sites as needed. Regular and predictable attendance at an office or site location is required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Strong attention to detail and safety awareness.
- Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn equipment operation.
- Ability to operate forklifts, loaders, and other mill equipment; certification is a plus.
- Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
- Ability to climb 75 feet of ladder and balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
- Comfort with shift work, weekends, or overtime as needed.
- Regular and predictable attendance at an office or site location.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in grain elevators, agriculture, food production, or manufacturing.
- Forklift, loader, or other mill equipment certification.
Responsibilities
- Receive, inspect, grade, and transfer grain into designated storage facilities.
- Operate grain elevators, conveyors, legs, dryers, loaders, and related equipment.
- Perform shuttle train unloading operations according to customer, railroad, and company specifications.
- Monitor grain inventories, moisture levels, and grain conditions.
- Conduct routine inspections of equipment and facilities to ensure safe operation.
- Complete documentation for grain receipts, shipments, and inventory transactions.
- Coordinate railcar placement, loading sequences, and shipment schedules.
- Maintain housekeeping standards throughout the elevator and loading facilities.
- Identify and report maintenance needs and equipment malfunctions.
- Assist with preventative maintenance and minor repairs.
- Follow OSHA, company safety, food safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
- Participate in safety meetings, training, and emergency response activities.
- Support other facility operations as assigned.
- Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and opportunistic curiosity, and contribute to an environment where people want to work.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
