We are looking for a qualified individual to receive, process, grade, and ship dry bean or specialty products. This person would also clean, bag product, load totes and stack products. Customer service and computer skills a must. This person will be based at Pigeon Colored Bean Plant but may also work at Pigeon Navy, Elkton Specialty or other plants as needed.

Job Responsibilities:

Plant Operator may participate in all or the majority of the below described duties in any type bean commodity.

● Provides prompt, efficient, and professional service to customers (internal and/or external). Clearly and courteously communicates with customers promoting a positive company image at all times.

● Receives, ships, cleans, stores, processes, and grades beans; bags beans, load totes, and stacks.

● Loads trucks and train cars.

● Records all appropriate documentation and test results necessary to maintain all current certification standards and comply with all regulatory requirements.

● Assists in maintaining appropriate tolerant temperatures, checks silo’s aeration, and processing grades in acceptable tolerances.

● May assist in plant security.

● Maintains cleanliness and organization of work area and plant. Keeps equipment clean and presentable.

● Assists with maintenance and preventative maintenance of plant and equipment; assists with repairs.

● Drives truck between plants for pick up and/or delivery.

● Assists in other areas of facility as well as other plants as needed.

● Completes paperwork as needed.

● Participates in all procedure and safety training as assigned. Complies with all safety standards, working within safety regulatory safety guidelines or as established by Cooperative Elevator policies and procedures.

● Attends and participates in meetings as appropriated.

● Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

High School or GED; some field experience preferred; a valid driver’s license and CDL with endorsements preferred; forklift experience and endorsements preferred.

Critical Success Factors:

● Is open and reacts positively/productively to change; willingly takes on new challenges

● Able to work in a team environment, working cooperatively with other team members; willing to assist others

● Good mechanical aptitude and skills; able to effectively operate various processing equipment and troubleshoot/repair equipment malfunctions

● Works effectively in fast paced, demanding environment

● Listens well and follows direction from supervisors; open to receive input from supervisors and co-workers following up with appropriate actions

● Good math skills; understanding and application of basic math principles

● Good customer service skills

● Working knowledge of bean and grain commodities, cleaning, storage, processing, grading, and shipping

● Is a self-starter with high level of initiative

● Able to operate forklift

● Takes accountability for knowing and following Cooperative Elevator’s safety and all other workplace policies and procedures

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Experience:

• Agriculture: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)
• CDL (Preferred)

Work Location: In person