Warehouse Operator

COLUMBIA GRAIN•Sweet Grass, MT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Operator records data related to receiving, storing, and shipping grain at grain elevators. Working with the team, the operator supports operational goals while maintaining quality and efficiency. The role involves operating grain-handling and production equipment, weighing and sampling grain, recording grades and storage information, preparing rail cars for loading, operating a forklift, maintaining equipment, and keeping the work area clean. The operator must follow all safety policies and procedures and may perform other assigned duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent experience.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Basic computer knowledge and mechanical skills.
Good work ethic, including working safely and effectively in a team, maintaining quality and efficiency, willingness to perform required work, and good attendance.
Ability to move throughout the operations plant, including walking on elevated platforms, standing, sitting, climbing, stooping, kneeling, and crawling.
Ability to regularly lift and move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and move up to 100 pounds.
Ability to work in extreme temperatures, humidity, and noise; at heights and in confined spaces, including heights up to 100 feet.
Occasionally required to taste and smell.
Must wear required protective equipment, including a hard hat, safety glasses, protective footwear, gloves, coveralls, and other required PPE.
Successful completion of initial and ongoing employment screens, including criminal background and vehicle record checks as required.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Operate production equipment and open or close slide gates to start and stop grain flow.
Weigh grain accurately, record information in the computer system, and print and sign scale tickets for truck- or rail-delivered and loaded-out grain.
Take accurate samples of unloaded and loaded grain.
Maintain charts showing the location and contents of storage tanks and bins.
Weigh grain samples, monitor grades, and record results accurately.
Start conveyors and bucket elevators, select flow pipes, and select storage tanks to convey grain into storage or for load out.
Prepare rail cars for loading and open and close rail car lids using an anti-fall harness.
Operate a forklift.
Maintain equipment through repairs, periodic maintenance, and service, and document maintenance in a web-based program.
Maintain and clean the work area through sweeping, shoveling, vacuuming, use of compressed air, and sanitation.
Follow all safety policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.