Shuttle Site Supervisor

New Vision Co Op • Mountain Lake, MN

18d • $80,000 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Summary: Responsible for managing shuttle site employees, inventory, and equipment to load shuttle trains within the allotted time. Performs all aspects of grain elevator operation. Operates grain elevator equipment independently. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Supports New Vision Co-op’s stated Vision, Mission, and Business Values. Projects a positive attitude to customers and employees at all times. Provides outstanding and courteous customer service. Comply with safety and security policies and participate in safety training. Direct work effort of location grain elevator employees. Coordinate labor requirements with Supervisor. Responsible for maintenance of train loading equipment. Direct rail loading operations. Blends grain to contract specifications. Trains employees on railcar loadout procedures as well as additional site training for new employees including seasonal workers. Ensures elevator facility and grounds are clean. Ensures grain handling and grain drying equipment as well as rolling stock is maintained and in working order. Maintains the quality and quantity of grain. Monitors Agri Dry grain inventory system (if applicable). Perform routine inventory measurements and monitor grain quality; record and report data. Provides Grain Department Manager with a weekly report on grain inventory and quality. Coordinates elevator receiving and shipping logistics and quality requirements with Grain Department Manager. Is the location contact person and monitors site visitors. Report machinery repair of maintenance issues by submitting a work order to Grain Department Manager. Maintains a filing system for all machinery operating manuals. Operate the track-mobile and/or locomotive, the rail bulk scale and follows railcar loading procedure. Accurately weigh and grade inbound and outbound grain, enter all required fields in scale computer, and place grain in proper bin. Notify grain hedge desk of all grain purchases immediately. Assist with routine equipment maintenance, inspections and repairs. This includes but is not limited to: Constant observation and detection of abnormal equipment operation. Monitor bearings and leg belt alignment. Lubrication of bearings and gearboxes as necessary. Inspection and adjustment of conveyor chain tension. Ensure that mobile equipment is operational. Identify grain and dust leaks and repair immediately. Notify supervisor if maintenance assistance is required. Accurately blend and load out truck grain. Maintain accurate documentation as required for housekeeping, maintenance, and safety. Clean bin bottoms annually. Operate grain dryer (if applicable) Assist other grain locations or departments as necessary including helping with train loading and the agronomy department in the spring. Accept additional responsibilities and duties as directed by the Grain Department Manager or Chief Executive Officer. Read and follow New Vision employee polices.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 4 years’ experience in grain elevator operations
• Must have a proven ability to independently operate shuttle site equipment and a verified proficiency in all grain elevator operator job duties
• Must be self-motivated and able to work as a team member
• Possess the ability to communicate clearly with customers and co-workers
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to acquire a CDL

Responsibilities

• Managing shuttle site employees
• Managing inventory
• Managing equipment to load shuttle trains within the allotted time
• Performing all aspects of grain elevator operation
• Operating grain elevator equipment independently
• Supporting New Vision Co-op’s stated Vision, Mission, and Business Values
• Projecting a positive attitude to customers and employees at all times
• Providing outstanding and courteous customer service
• Complying with safety and security policies and participate in safety training
• Directing work effort of location grain elevator employees
• Coordinating labor requirements with Supervisor
• Responsible for maintenance of train loading equipment
• Directing rail loading operations
• Blending grain to contract specifications
• Training employees on railcar loadout procedures as well as additional site training for new employees including seasonal workers
• Ensuring elevator facility and grounds are clean
• Ensuring grain handling and grain drying equipment as well as rolling stock is maintained and in working order
• Maintaining the quality and quantity of grain
• Monitoring Agri Dry grain inventory system (if applicable)
• Performing routine inventory measurements and monitor grain quality; record and report data
• Providing Grain Department Manager with a weekly report on grain inventory and quality
• Coordinating elevator receiving and shipping logistics and quality requirements with Grain Department Manager
• Being the location contact person and monitors site visitors
• Reporting machinery repair of maintenance issues by submitting a work order to Grain Department Manager
• Maintaining a filing system for all machinery operating manuals
• Operating the track-mobile and/or locomotive, the rail bulk scale and follows railcar loading procedure
• Accurately weighing and grade inbound and outbound grain, enter all required fields in scale computer, and place grain in proper bin
• Notifying grain hedge desk of all grain purchases immediately
• Assisting with routine equipment maintenance, inspections and repairs
• Constant observation and detection of abnormal equipment operation
• Monitoring bearings and leg belt alignment
• Lubricating of bearings and gearboxes as necessary
• Inspection and adjustment of conveyor chain tension
• Ensuring that mobile equipment is operational
• Identifying grain and dust leaks and repair immediately
• Notifying supervisor if maintenance assistance is required
• Accurately blending and load out truck grain
• Maintaining accurate documentation as required for housekeeping, maintenance, and safety
• Cleaning bin bottoms annually
• Operating grain dryer (if applicable)
• Assisting other grain locations or departments as necessary including helping with train loading and the agronomy department in the spring
• Accepting additional responsibilities and duties as directed by the Grain Department Manager or Chief Executive Officer
• Reading and following New Vision employee polices
• Supervising Grain Elevator employees at assigned locations
• Carrying out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with New Vision’s policies and applicable laws
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems

Benefits

• Along with competitive wages, New Vision offers well rounded health insurance benefits including dental, vision, group life, & long/short term disability, HSA/FSA, and 401k (with a 6% company match).
• Employees benefits also include paid holidays, volunteer time, PTO, clothing allowances, referral program, and profit sharing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED