Grain Grader

• Operates grain grading and testing equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Weighs, samples and inspects grain -following established standards.
• Works safely with and around grain trucks, semi-tractor trailers, and other grain hauling vehicles.
• Performs tasks to properly maintain the sanitation requirements of the grading room and assigned areas in the mill.
• Performs routine and emergency maintenance to equipment.
• Assist Lead QA Tech when needed for testing flour and millfeed.
• Performs the essential duties of the Office Manager and Elevator Operator in their absence.
• Other duties may be assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position has no supervisory duties

QUALIFICATIONS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job.

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Basic understanding of hand tools and the ability to manipulate them to complete essential duties and responsibilities
• Knowledge of and ability to operate Microsoft Office software, Internet and other computer software to complete essential duties and responsibilities.
• Ability to maintain open communication with both internal and external customers.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and organize tasks and follow through to ensure completion of assignments in an efficient and high-quality manner.
• Must be able to obtain an Ohio Agricultural Commodity Tester License.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, memos, procedures, and plans. Ability to write, complete checklists and other basic documentation and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information or data in one-on-one and small group situations to co-workers, supervisors, and managers.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY:

Must use solid judgment when making decisions. Must have ability to quickly recognize and plan for changing work duties and events.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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 stand; walk; use hands to perform maintenance tasks, reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, twist, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to conditions that are typical to a fast- paced manufacturing environment, including: moving equipment and machinery, dusty, hot/humid, and cold conditions; employee must be willing to work in all weather conditions, at heights, and in the presence of airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment usually requires the use of hearing protection. Work involves exposure to common wheat allergens.