What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grain Elevator Operator position at The DeLong Co., Inc.?
Brief Description
Grain Elevator Operator
WILLINGNESS TO WORK OUTSIDE ALL YEAR IS A MUST!
Benefits
This is a full-time position. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but the employee must be available during the peak work hours. From September until November hours will be 7am - 7pm.
Location: Clinton, WI
Pay: $22/hour based on experience
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment for the Grain Elevator General Labor:
This job operates in an outdoor environment. There is exposure to grain dust, weather elements, heavy truck and machinery activity. Includes working at heights up to 150’. Harnesses and other safety equipment are required in some situations, must be willing/able to perform task while wearing these items.
Physical Demands For The Grain Elevator General Labor
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to work in confined spaces, climb ladders, handle heights up to 150 feet, and work in all weather conditions. This is a manual labor job. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively. Must be safety oriented.
Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Education And Experience
The DeLong Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, The DeLong Co., Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
Grain Elevator Operator
WILLINGNESS TO WORK OUTSIDE ALL YEAR IS A MUST!
Benefits
- The DeLong Co., Inc. offers affordable Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx and Life insurance coverage.
- 401k with matching, FSA and Dependent Care Accounts
- Short Term Disability, Voluntary Life and Voluntary Long Term Disability
- Vacation and Sick Time
- Career driven long term position with the opportunity for advancement
This is a full-time position. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but the employee must be available during the peak work hours. From September until November hours will be 7am - 7pm.
Location: Clinton, WI
Pay: $22/hour based on experience
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- As a Grain Elevator General Labor Operator you must work safely within company policy, procedures, and governmental regulations and fully participate in company safety programs
- Perform critical operations to keep facility running
- This position is expected to assist all areas of the unloading, loading and transferring of grain and grain products by truck and rail operations
- Must develop a knowledge of the product you are dealing with and its hazardous properties
- Understand the proper 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
- Provide a high level of customer service by displaying courteous, helpful, knowledgeable interaction and behaviors.
- House keeping, sweeping, shoveling, etc. as related, but not limited to, the cleanliness and orderliness of the grain handling area (tunnels, concrete grounds, grass areas, etc.), as well as any areas within the plant as delegated by position supervisor
- Monitor equipment to ensure it is in good working order, participate in the overall maintenance of the facility and equipment - notify management of any necessary repairs or possible equipment concerns. Removes choke-ups, cleans spills and follows proper safety policies while doing such
- Be an involved/engaged member of a team and be willing to act and think independently.
- Running the grain scale, as this will be a large part of this position, depending on the time of the year.
- Other duties as assigned
Work Environment for the Grain Elevator General Labor:
This job operates in an outdoor environment. There is exposure to grain dust, weather elements, heavy truck and machinery activity. Includes working at heights up to 150’. Harnesses and other safety equipment are required in some situations, must be willing/able to perform task while wearing these items.
Physical Demands For The Grain Elevator General Labor
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to work in confined spaces, climb ladders, handle heights up to 150 feet, and work in all weather conditions. This is a manual labor job. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively. Must be safety oriented.
Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Education And Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 1-2-year work experience at grain handling facility.
- Working knowledge of PLC/Controls.
- Demonstrated ability to read Amp and percentage meters.
- Excellent people skills, with an ability to collaborate with a team.
- Flexible and able to multitask; can work within a fast-moving environment;
- Ability to work long hours on a flexible schedule including weekends, holidays and evenings.
- Mathematical concepts – percentages, decimals, multiplication. Basic mechanical and electrical knowledge.
- Preferably good with technology, computers and basic Microsoft skills.
The DeLong Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, The DeLong Co., Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
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