at GROWMARK, INC. in Seymour, Illinois, United States
Job Description
COMPANY: Topflight Grain Cooperative
HIRING MANAGER: Joseph Kapraun
LOCATION: Seymour, IL
JOB SUMMARY:
This position entails the supervision of day to day activities of a designated grain elevator(s). This includes safety, the coordination of elevator operations staff and oversight of grain inventory/handling, grain quality/conditioning, elevator equipment, housekeeping, maintenance, rail loading preparations/activities, and the loading/unloading of grain trucks.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Gain a thorough knowledge of the equipment used in the operation of assigned grain elevators, and/or vehicles.
Manage all inbound/outbound grain loading/unloading, grain handling/positioning and grain grading/quality/conditioning.
Able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to climb ladders daily to heights generally ranging from 4ft-25ft.
Perform basic repairs and maintain a preventative maintenance program on machinery, equipment, and company vehicles.
Complete all housekeeping assignments, work to improve the condition of all facility areas.
Maintain a safe and sanitary workplace. Promote safety amongst customers and employees.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
Must maintain a high level of customer service
Grain Handling: Bin shoveling, bin sweeping, bin measurements, monitor temperature cables, walking flats, monitoring fan usage, transferring grain, etc.
Prepare rail cars, opening/closing lids, inspecting, sealing bottoms, etc.
Manipulate controls, levers, and valves to start pumps, auxiliary equipment, or conveyors, and to adjust equipment positions, speeds, timing, and material flows.
Observe conveyor operations and monitor lights, dials, and gauges, in order to maintain specified operating levels and to detect equipment malfunctions.
Weigh or measure materials and products, using scales or other measuring instruments, or read scales on conveyors that continually weigh grains, in order to verify specific weighs and prevent under/over loads.
Monitor grain dryer operations.
Communicates daily with the Regional Operations Manager on grain loading/unloading plans, technical develop-ments and operating improvements within the elevator. Coordinate repair work with Operations Manager and Maintenance crew.
Maintain the general appearance of the facility to include elevator, grounds, buildings etc. Includes location upkeep of yard work such as mowing and trimming.
Clean, sterilize, and maintain equipment, machinery, and work stations, using hand tools, shovels, brooms, chemicals, hoses, and lubricants.
Train and supervise Elevator Operations staff and Seasonal Employees in operations and facility maintenance/upkeep.
Able to drive and operate elevator equipment. Bobcat, forklift, front-end Loader.
Good communication skills and customer service with customers and fellow employees.
Exhibit regular and prompt attendance. Exhibit a professional image and maintain a positive and respectful attitude.
Willing to work weekends, seasonal hours, holidays, on-call, and overtime if needed.
Able to work under time constraints
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in grain elevator management/operations, grain handling, grain quality control preferred.
Keeps up to date on government (OHSA, State, Federal, etc.) regulations concerning the handling and storing of grain.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma/GED or equivalent. Related work experience is preferred.
We are an equal opportunity employer, including protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities.
