Seasonal Grain Elevator Operator - FS GRAIN - Bourbonnais, IL
About The Position
Under the direction of the Facility Manager, this role is responsible for elevator operations including grain handling, safety and maintenance, rolling stock, and customer service. The position involves managing incoming, stored, and outgoing grain, maintaining grain quality, performing blending, and providing grain drying services. It also includes responsibility for the general housekeeping associated with grain handling and ensuring compliance with OSHA, state, and federal safety regulations. The role requires maintaining the professional appearance of equipment, rolling stock, and facilities, and providing professional customer service.
Requirements
- Normally requires a high school diploma and/or experience in a related agricultural field.
- Proven ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
- Understanding and willingness to learn grain handling.
- Understanding and experience with mechanical diagnosis, service, repairs, maintenance, and upkeep of equipment and vehicles.
- Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and have the ability to travel independently and overnight when necessary.
- Ability to work extended hours and on-call as business conditions warrant.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred basic computer skills and the ability to use the computer to enhance grain handling.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for grain handling including incoming, stored, and outgoing grain.
- Maintains the grain quality, blending, and providing grain drying services.
- Responsible for the housekeeping generally involved with the handling of grain.
- Responsible for compliance with OSHA, state, and federal safety regulations and maintenance and professional appearance of equipment, rolling stock and facilities.
- Provides professional customer service that results in a pleasant experience for customers.
- Responsible for maintaining company equipment according to company standards, adheres to the company Uniform Policy, and maintains the appropriate professional image.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Fully funded pension
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Accident insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Disability insurance
- Hospital indemnity insurance
- Identity theft protection
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) plan with company matching
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
