Seasonal Grain Operator - Evergreen FS - Towanda,

at GROWMARK, INC. in Towanda, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Are you passionate about agriculture and looking to grow your career with a leading agricultural solutions provider? Evergreen FS is seeking talented individuals like you to join our team and make a difference in the lives of farmers and communities we serve. If you're dedicated, innovative, and ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

Responsible for handling grain (incoming and outbound), ensures grain quality, maintains equipment and provides outstanding customer service.
Assist in all areas of the unloading, loading and transferring of grain and grain products which may include but not be limited to truck and rail operations. Monitors quality and condition of all grain moving through or stored in the facility.
Operation of conveyance equipment that is utilized in the shipping, receiving and transferring of grain and grain products and the associated safety systems of that equipment.
Uses proper aeration techniques to maintain grain quality and minimize shrinkage.
Assures proper segregation of all inbound grain, performs and monitors effective blending of all outbound grain.
Greets customers and thanks them for their patronage. Assists customers with loading and unloading of grain. Answers customer questions and reports customer complaints.
Maintain cleanliness and order of loading, unloading areas and facility. Monitors equipment and either reports or corrects equipment failures. Attends safety training and safety meetings. Reports unsafe conditions or unsafe behavior immediately.
Performs all other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Normally requires a high school diploma or equivalent and farm or agriculture knowledge helpful.
Work flexible hours through the harvest season which runs approximately mid-September to mid-November. Hours dependent on the weather and length of season. Weekends hours required.
** There is no guarantee that there will be hours available each week**
Frequently required to lift 50 pounds or more and work at heights over 150 feet.
Frequently exposed to dust, heat, cold and high noise level.
Ability to work hours beyond those considered normal.

Evergreen FS is a trusted provider of agricultural products, services, and solutions servicing DeWitt, Livingston, Macon, McLean, and Woodford Counties in Illinois. With a commitment to excellence and sustainability, we help farmers maximize their productivity while preserving the environment for future generations.
Employment may be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.We are an equal opportunity employer.

We are an equal opportunity employer, including protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities.