Grain Elevator Operations - Harvest - Topflight Grain Cooperative

Topflight Grain Cooperative is looking for additional help during harvest!

Temporary employees will be employed by StaffQuick Staffing Agency or Express Employment Professionals.

This position works closely with Elevator Superintendents, Maintenance/Millwrights, and the Operations Manager/Asst. Managers. This includes, but is not limited to, performing a wide variety of duties in the grain elevator operations from running elevator equipment, housekeeping, maintenance, rail loading preparations/activities, and the loading/unloading of grain trucks, filling/emptying grain flats/bunkers/piles.

Essential Job Functions:

• Gain a thorough knowledge of the equipment used in the operation of assigned grain elevators, and/or vehicles.
• Loading/unloading of grain trucks and loading/unloading rail cars. Filling/emptying grain flats/bunkers/piles.
• Grain Handling: Bin shoveling, bin sweeping, bin measurements, monitor temperature cables, walking flats, monitoring fan usage, transferring grain, etc.
• Complete all housekeeping assignments, work to improve the condition of all facility areas.
• Perform basic repairs and maintain a preventative maintenance program on machinery, equipment, and company vehicles.
• Maintain a safe and sanitary workplace. Promote safety amongst customers and employees.

Other Responsibilities:

• Prepare rail cars, opening/closing lids, inspecting, sealing bottoms, etc.
• Observe conveyor operations and monitor lights, dials, and gauges, in order to maintain specified operating levels and to detect equipment malfunctions.
• Weigh or measure materials and products, using scales or other measuring instruments, or read scales on conveyors that continually weigh grains, in order to verify specific weighs and prevent under/over loads.
• Manipulate controls, levers, and valves to start pumps, auxiliary equipment, or conveyors, and to adjust equipment positions, speeds, timing, and material flows.
• Monitor grain dryer outputs.
• Maintain the general appearance of the facility to include elevator, grounds, buildings etc. Includes location upkeep of yard work such as mowing and trimming.
• Clean, sterilize, and maintain equipment, machinery, and work stations, using hand tools, shovels, brooms, chemicals, hoses, and lubricants
• Good communication skills with customers and fellow employees.
• Exhibit regular and prompt attendance. Exhibit a professional image and maintain a positive and respectful attitude.