Grain Elevator Superintendent - Topflight Grain Cooperative - Milmine, IL

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GRAIN ELEVATOR SUPERINTENDENT

Location: Milmine, IL

Reports to: Regional Operations Manager            

Position Supervises: Elev. Operations Personnel and Part-Time Seasonal Help

Type of Position: Full-time, Hourly           

Pay Range: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, Longer hours and weekends during grain harvest or as needed                   

JOB SUMMARY

This position entails the supervision of day to day activities of a designated grain elevator(s). This includes coordinating elevator operations staff and overseeing grain inventory and handling, grain quality and conditioning, elevator equipment, housekeeping, maintenance, rail loading preparations and activities, as well as the loading and unloading of grain trucks.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Gain a thorough knowledge of the equipment used in the operation of assigned grain elevators, and/or vehicles.
• Manage all inbound/outbound grain loading/unloading, grain handling/positioning and grain grading/quality/conditioning.
• Able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to climb ladders daily to heights generally ranging from 4ft—25ft.
• Perform basic repairs and maintain a preventative maintenance program on machinery, equipment, and company vehicles.
• Complete all housekeeping assignments, work to improve the condition of all facility areas.
• Maintain a safe and sanitary workplace. Promote safety amongst customers and employees.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must maintain a high level of customer service.
• Grain Handling: Bin shoveling, bin sweeping, bin measurements, monitor temperature cables, walking flats, monitoring fan usage, transferring grain, etc.
• Prepare rail cars, opening/closing lids, inspecting, sealing bottoms, etc.
• Manipulate controls, levers, and valves to start pumps, auxiliary equipment, or conveyors, and to adjust equipment positions, speeds, timing, and material flows.
• 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/overloads.
• Monitor grain dryer operations.
• Communicates daily with Operations Manager and/or Operations Asst. Managers on grain loading/unloading plans, technical developments and operating improvements within the elevator. Coordinate repair work with the Operations Manager and the Maintenance crew.
• 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.
• Train and supervise Elevator Operations staff and Seasonal Employees in operations and facility maintenance/upkeep.
• Able to drive and operate elevator equipment. Bobcat, forklift, front-end Loader.
• Good communication skills with customers and fellow employees.
• Exhibit regular and prompt attendance. Exhibit a professional image and maintain a positive and respectful attitude.
• Willing to work weekends, seasonal hours, holidays, on-call, and overtime if needed.
• Able to work under time constraints.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in grain elevator management/operations, grain handling, grain quality control preferred.
• Keeps up to date on government (OSHA, State, Federal, etc.) regulations concerning the handling and storing of grain.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent. Related work experience is preferred.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong Mechanical Skills
• Speaking—effective communication among employees and customers.
• Time Management/Planning
• A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required and must be adaptable, a self-starter, and dependable.
• Demonstrate initiative to work independently, while able to work in a team setting as needed.

CERTIFICATES & LICENSES

Class D license required to drive any company pick-up truck.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Most of the time is spent outside or in a grain elevator. Exposure to noise from machinery, alarms, and grain trucks. Exposure to a variety of weather situations when loading trucks/rail and constant exposure to grain dust. Frequent exposure to moving, mechanical parts in elevators and on grain trucks.

In addition to competitive pay, the company offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees. Benefits may include retirement, health and wellness, paid time off, supplemental or incidental coverage, and more.

Benefits eligibility may vary depending on the position. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law.  In addition to base pay, certain roles may be eligible for bonuses, incentives, and commissions.

We are an equal opportunity employer, including protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.