Truck Dump Operator

Riceland Foods, Inc. • Marston, MO

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About The Position

Riceland Foods is seeking a Truck Dump Operator to help unload bulk grain trucks. The role operates and maintains conveying equipment and related systems, manages the flow of rice to bins, weighs inbound and outbound loads, and works within the rough rice system (RIMM). The operator samples truck bottoms and identifies grading factors in milled samples. The position also includes customer-facing communication with farmers and visitors, training temporary and seasonal workers, sanitation, light maintenance, equipment inspections, paperwork, and other assigned duties. The operator works as part of a team and must follow company and government safety rules and good manufacturing practices.

Requirements

• Less than high school education, up to one month of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of conveying equipment, legs, pits, and their operation and maintenance.
• Thorough knowledge of control panel switches, gates, and rice flow to bins.
• Knowledge of weighing procedures and ability to accurately maintain inbound and outbound load records.
• Ability to operate within the rough rice system (RIMM).
• Ability to sample truck bottoms and identify grading factors of milled samples.
• Ability to communicate professionally with farmers and visitors.
• Ability to train temporary and seasonal help in safe and accurate work practices.
• Ability to operate forklifts and heavy machinery.
• Ability to follow safety rules, procedures, and good manufacturing practices.

Responsibilities

• Help unload bulk grain trucks.
• Operate and maintain conveying equipment, legs, pits, and related equipment.
• Operate control panel switches and gates and manage the flow of rice to each bin.
• Follow weighing procedures and accurately maintain records of inbound and outbound loads.
• Operate within the rough rice system (RIMM).
• Sample truck bottoms and identify grading factors in milled samples.
• Greet and communicate with farmers and visitors professionally.
• Train temporary and seasonal help to work safely and accurately.
• Complete sanitation functions for the work area and perform other assigned sanitation duties.
• Perform light maintenance work and operate forklifts and heavy machinery.
• Inspect equipment daily and notify management when repairs are needed.
• Complete related paperwork.
• Recommend and implement process improvements as approved.
• Consult with the Supervisor as required and work within a team environment.
• Comply with company and government safety rules, procedures, and good manufacturing practices.
• Perform other duties assigned by the manager.

Benefits

• Medical insurance with low premium
• Free dental with medical insurance enrollment
• Vision insurance with low premiums
• Free basic life insurance, up to 3x basic annual earnings
• Voluntary term life insurance; rates depend on employee age and salary
• Long-term disability insurance
• Free short-term disability
• Accident insurance for unexpected healthcare expenses due to accidents
• Critical illness insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) with company match of 4% of an employee's 5%
• Paid training programs
• PTO
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed