Grain Elevator Leader in Training

Grow Your Career with Bartlett!

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: Must be flexible to work at any of Bartlett’s grain elevators throughout the Midwest, mobility is key. Final placement is to be determined.
Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience
Days/Hours: The hours worked for this job will vary depending on activity, the location where you are working, and business needs. You will be required to work weekends and off shifts as needed.
Equipment Used: Various grain handling equipment, mainly conveyors, legs, dust systems, dryers, railcars, locomotives etc.
Material Handled: Bulk commodities: wheat, corn, soybeans, sorghum 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
• Clothing reimbursement program
• Uniform Services Time Off (USTO)
• Uniform Services Differential Pay
• A culture that values safety and appreciates Team Members

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
In this position you will develop the skills to safely and efficiently lead our Teams, while promoting a culture grounded in safety behaviors, strong leadership, and continuous improvement focused around 5 core operating fundamentals.

• Structured technical training will be provided
• Will be required to obtain applicable certifications such as fumigation license, weighers and graders license, OSHA 10 etc. within the first 180 days
• Accompany both the Safety and Reliability Teams during assessments
• Participate in Team Member engagement including leading growth discussions and leadership conversations
• Attend company leadership trainings focused on safety, leadership, and hiring and onboarding
• Provide leadership, support and accountability for the implementation of all required safety, regulatory and company programs and/or protocols
• Conduct quarterly Team Member reviews and perform Team Member observations
• Collaborate with leaders to coordinate timing of maintenance and repairs
• Oversee elevator operations
• Schedule and lead Team Members
• Perform safety inspections, monitor facility operations and quality controls
• Effectively communicate tasks, directives, and policies with both senior management and supervised Team Members
• Ability to read and comprehend both written and oral operational and safety rules, policies and procedures, and to communicate clearly with fellow Team Members and leaders
• This position is expected to spend time at different locations to develop leadership skills while providing exposure to other facilities, equipment, and operations.

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent. College education with course of study in agriculture or business administration is preferred
• Must have the ability to work in a team environment, to interact with all levels of operational management and regulatory agencies
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Work experience requiring strict adherence to regulatory requirements is preferred
• Work experience related to inventory management and product quality programs is preferred

Here are some of the physical requirements for this role:

• Ability to handle physically strenuous tasks
• You will 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 and stairs
• Ability to detect odors and understand/discern safety warning systems
• You will be required to wear PPE which will include respirators in certain situations
• Will be exposed to the weather, including extreme heat and/or cold, wind, rain, snow, and other adverse weather conditions
• Must be able to walk for extended periods of time over uneven surfaces
• Will be exposed to various site hazards, including but not limited to loud noises and flashing lights, dust and fumes, hazardous materials, heavy equipment and machinery, and other situations specific to the work and location

Additional Information:

• A complete job description is available upon request
• Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace
• California Residents Job Application Privacy Notice
• You may view available jobs at www.bartlettco.com/careers and apply using the online job posting.
• Eligible full-time team members may participate in the company benefit package, which currently includes medical, dental, and vision plans; company-paid life, AD&D and disability insurance; supplemental life and disability options; health savings and flex spending accounts; profit sharing; PTO and a 401(k) plan with match.
• Part-time team members are eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan with match, profit sharing, PTO, and may be eligible to participate in the medical plan depending on hours worked.
• Our benefit packages may change from time to time.