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Skyland Grain

Elevator Operator

Spearman, TX · On-site

Join the Skyland Grain Team Today! With roots from one of our parent companies dating back to 1915, Skyland Grain, LLC is a grain farmers' co-op providing producers with the supplies and services ...

Maplehurst Farms Inc

Grain Operator

Rochelle, IL · On-site

Join the Maplehurst Farms Team! Looking for a Career That Keeps You Moving? Do you enjoy working ... Operate and monitor grain handling equipment and systems. * Assist with grain quality checks and ...

Perdue Farms

Grain Operator

Marietta, PA

It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply ... That's Perdue.SummaryAs a Grain Operator, you will play an essential role in keeping our grain ...

SKYLAND GRAIN LLC

Elevator Operator

Gruver, TX · On-site

Join the Skyland Grain team today! With roots from one of our parent companies dating back to 1915, Skyland Grain, LLC is a grain farmers' co-op providing producers with the supplies and services ...

Perdue Farms

Grain Operator

Marietta, PA

It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply ... Summary As a Grain Operator, you will play an essential role in keeping our grain operations ...

Perdue Farms

Grain Operator

Hobgood, NC · On-site

It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply ... Summary As a Grain Operator, you will play an essential role in keeping our grain operations ...

Ag Plus

Grain Merchandiser

South Whitley, IN · On-site

The Grain Merchandiser will assist farmer producers in the development of their grain marketing programs, with an emphasis on the education of producers using grain options strategies in their ...

Perdue Farms

Grain Operator

Pantego, NC · On-site

It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply ... That's Perdue.SummaryAs a Grain Operator, you will play an essential role in keeping our grain ...

Pro-Ag Farmers Cooperative

Grain Handler

Hoffman, MN · On-site

$21 - $23/hr

Pro-Ag Farmers Co-op in Hoffman, MN is looking for a part-time grain handler. If you are looking to gain new skills and learn to operate various agricultural equipment, then we are looking for you!

Perdue Farms

Grain Operator

Pantego, NC

It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply ... Summary As a Grain Operator, you will play an essential role in keeping our grain operations ...

SKYLAND GRAIN LLC

Elevator Operator

Spearman, TX · On-site

Join the Skyland Grain team today! With roots from one of our parent companies dating back to 1915, Skyland Grain, LLC is a grain farmers' co-op providing producers with the supplies and services ...

Eurofins Scientific

Grain Inspector

Council Bluffs, IA · On-site

$16/hr

Grain Inspector Join Eurofins Grain Inspection and turn your passion for agriculture into a career ... Why This Role Matters Every sample you test helps a farmer get fair value for their harvest. You'll ...

Perdue Farms

Grain Operator

Pantego, NC · On-site

It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply ... Summary As a Grain Operator, you will play an essential role in keeping our grain operations ...

Perdue Farms

Grain Operator

Greenville, NC · On-site

It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply ... Summary As a Grain Operator, you will play an essential role in keeping our grain operations ...

Eurofins

Grain Inspector

Council Bluffs, IA · On-site

$16/hr

Grain Inspector Join Eurofins Grain Inspection and turn your passion for agriculture into a career ... Why This Role Matters Every sample you test helps a farmer get fair value for their harvest. You'll ...

Eurofins

Grain Inspector

Council Bluffs, IA · On-site

$16/hr

Grain Inspector Join Eurofins Grain Inspection and turn your passion for agriculture into a career ... Why This Role Matters Every sample you test helps a farmer get fair value for their harvest. You'll ...

Eurofins

Grain Inspector

Council Bluffs, IA · On-site

$16/hr

Grain Inspector Join Eurofins Grain Inspection and turn your passion for agriculture into a career ... Why This Role Matters Every sample you test helps a farmer get fair value for their harvest. You'll ...

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Elevator Operator

Elevator Operator

Skyland Grain

Spearman, TX • On-site

Other

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Join the Skyland Grain Team Today!

With roots from one of our parent companies dating back to 1915, Skyland Grain, LLC is a grain farmers' co-op providing producers with the supplies and services their operations need to succeed today and in the future. Visit our website at www.skylandgrain.com today to learn more! We offer competitive compensation and benefit packages!

About the Position

The Elevator Operator position is responsible for the general elevator operations with respect to receiving, storing, and shipping of grain at the grain elevator and other company grain storage facilities. A description of the duties includes:

  • Dumps grain and loads trucks, clean up grain spills;
  • Inspects grain for insects, moisture, and foreign material while unloading grain trucks;
  • Reads temperature cables on control panel to ascertain grain temperatures at various levels in storage tanks in a timely manner;
  • Starts conveyors, selects flow pipes, sets trippers, and selects storage tanks to convey grain into storage;
  • Performs routine maintenance and repair on all elevator equipment;
  • Assists with inventory controls as directed;
  • Responsible for cleaning and maintenance of vehicles and equipment as qualified and report issues;
  • Responsible for maintaining clean facilities, and complying with all state and federal regulations pertaining to a safe workplace, housekeeping, and all activities that require regulation compliance;
  • Attends training and safety meetings;
  • Provides excellent customer service;
  • Effectively communicates by verbal and written means with customers, employees and management;
  • Maintains and promotes safety awareness; follows safety policies, procedures and reporting requirements;
  • Present a clean and professional appearance;
  • Employee is required to perform all other duties as directed by the supervisor.
Position Requirements
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • The ideal candidate must be able to multitask, be mechanically inclined, have a driving record in good standing and preferably a farming/agricultural background.
  • This position requires the employee to work outdoors in various weather conditions and have the ability to frequently lift up to 50 lbs.

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