Operations Assistant Jobs in Onida, SD (NOW HIRING)

Location: Harrold, SD
Job Type: Full-Time
General work schedule: Monday through Friday, hours may vary
Classification: Salaried Exempt
Reports to: Location Superintendent
JOB SUMMARY:
The Grain Elevator Assistant Superintendent will report directly to the Location Superintendent and will assist in leading all day-to-day activities of the designated grain elevator. This includes the oversight of grain inventory/handling, grain quality/conditioning, elevator equipment, housekeeping, maintenance, rail loading preparations/activities, and the loading/unloading of grain trucks. Establish and maintain appropriate preventative maintenance, sanitation, and operation schedules.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Adhere to all Prairie Grain Partners’ safety policies and procedures in compliance with Company and regulatory agencies (OSHA, EPA, DNT, DOT, etc.)
Responsible for direct employee management
Oversee and provide direction, guidance, feedback, mentoring, and coaching to all direct reports
Responsible for Timecard management for all direct reports
Operate PLC for truck unloading and loading operations
Under the direction of the area manager, maintain and coordinate preventative maintenance programs
Meet regularly with area manager to communicate operations
Track and document grain quality on established schedule
Ensure no commingling of grain
Keep facility and grounds clean by following established housekeeping schedule
Adhere to computerized preventative maintenance program
Manage ground pile filling and emptying operations
Perform physical grain inventory on established schedules
Operate equipment to empty bunkers
Operate snow removal equipment and ensure facility is accessible for employees and customers prior to opening business hours
Assist customers as needed (directions, open hoppers, etc.)
Dump trucks at pits
Conduct general maintenance and clean up at facility as needed
Communicate effectively with area manager and co-workers
Practice proper PPE and abide by all safety regulations (lockout/tag out, permits, fall protection, etc.)
Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in grain operations or a combination of education and experience
Must be able to legally work in the United States
English Proficiency
Approved pre-employment drug screen
2-3 years’ experience developing a team
Knowledge of agriculture or farming background and mechanical equipment
Exceptional attention to Safety
Troubleshooting/problem solving experience
Mechanical, electrical, leadership Job Hazard Analysis and safety/regulatory compliance
Computer proficiency
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and report writing
Ability to train others
English proficiency
Exceptional customer service
Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime hours as needed
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.
Regular use of hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear
Frequently required to stand, walk; sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Occasionally required to taste or smell
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds
Specific vision abilities to include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
Ability to perform safely when working up to 80 hours during certain times of the year
Regular exposure to fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions and vibration
Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock
Occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; extreme cold and extreme heat
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud
Safety sensitive position
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
Occasionally required to travel
BENEFITS/PERKS:
In addition to competitive pay, Prairie Grain Partners supports your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package, including but not limited to:
Health, dental, vision
401K, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending, Life Insurance, Disability, Workers’ Compensation
Paid time off, including select paid holidays
Paid leave, when applicable
Company sponsored training and development
About Prairie Grain Partners:
Prairie Grain Partners, LLC is a 50/50 partnership between Tri-Line Famers’ Cooperative and ADM/Benson Quinn that was formed in 1997. At Prairie Grain Partners, our mission is to be your Partner in Production. We provide grain marketing, grain handling, and agronomy services focused on safety, customer experience, and enhancing the profitability of growers, while also creating an environment that promotes respect, responsibility, integrity, and value for our employees, customers, and stakeholders. Prairie Grain Partners, LLC has Grain facilities in Clarkfield and Boyd, MN, Hitchcock/Tulare, Harrold and Miller SD; as well as Agronomy facilities in Clarkfield and Dovray, MN.