Grain Elevator Assistant Superintendent

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Founded in 1907, Bartlett is a diverse agribusiness specializing in grain acquisition, storage, transportation, processing and merchandising. We’re a leading exporter of grain to Mexico and supply flour to a wide range of popular brands you likely encounter every day. As a Savage company, we’re proud to be recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and a Top Company for Women to Work in Transportation. We welcome Military Veterans and Reservists to join our team and build a rewarding career with us.

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The Basics

Location: Duluth, MN
Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience
Days/Hours: This job will be primarily day shift, but you can expect to work off hours periodically, including weekends.
Equipment Used: Various grain handling equipment, mainly conveyors and legs
Material Handled: Bulk commodities: wheat, corn, soybeans, etc

These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Bartlett:

• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, Paid Holidays, Profit Sharing, and 401(k) with match
• PPE provided by the company
• Boot reimbursement
• Cold weather clothing reimbursement
• A culture of safety
• Uniform Services Time Off (USTO)
• Uniform Services Differential Pay
• A culture that appreciates Team Members

What you’ll be doing:
The Assistant Superintendent is responsible for providing training, support and assistance to hourly team members. You will be responsible for maintaining a safe and sanitary workplace in compliance with Company policies and applicable regulations.

Specific duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Commit to worker safety, regulatory compliance, and adherence to company policies and procedures
• Perform and oversee grain-handling operations, including loading, unloading, sampling, grading, transferring, blending, drying, storage, aeration, and fumigation
• Assist in supervising personnel and day-to-day operational activities
• Assist in managing the business to plan against pre-set objectives
• Weigh and measure materials and products; use scales and other instruments to verify specified tonnages
• Operate controls, levers, and valves to start pumps, auxiliary equipment, and conveyors; adjust equipment positions, speeds, timing, and material flows
• Record and track data (weights, types, quantities, storage locations), and document equipment performance issues and downtime
• Clean, sanitize, and maintain equipment, machinery, and workstations using hand tools, shovels, brooms, chemicals, hoses, and lubricants
• Monitor conveyor operations and instrumentation to maintain specified operating levels and detect equipment malfunctions
• Assist the Superintendent with preventive maintenance protocols and elevator operations
• Communicate tasks, directives, and policies clearly with senior management and supervised team members
• Communicate effectively in English for safety-critical tasks and documentation; reasonable accommodations are available

Requirements to be successful in this position:

• High school diploma or GED
• 5 years of experience managing grain-handling facilities or similar operations
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in agricultural mechanics, agricultural business, or equivalent preferred
• Available to work off-hours and weekends
• Professional demeanor, including safety consciousness, quality of work, cleanliness, and effective verbal communication
• Obtain OSHA 10 certification within the first six months of employment
• Obtain State Commercial Pesticide Applicator License within the first six months of employment
• Obtain USDA Grain Inspection License within the first six months of employment

Here are some of the physical requirements for this role:

• This job can be physically strenuous
• You will be expected to be able to work in tight and confined spaces
• You will work at heights
• You will need the ability to frequently lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds and occasionally more
• This job will require the ability to ascend/descend ladders
• You will be required to wear PPE

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Additional Information:

• A complete job description is available upon request
• Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace
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• You may view available jobs at www.bartlettco.com/careers and apply using the online job posting.
• Team members may be eligible for a benefits package that is dependent on hours worked and position classification. This package may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; life, AD&D, and disability insurance; supplemental coverage options; health savings and flexible spending accounts; paid time off; profit sharing; and a 401(k) plan with company match. Benefits are subject to change. For more information visit https://savageco.com/careers/benefits-information/