Grain Elevator Operator Impact:
The Grain Elevator Operator plays a crucial role in the intake, handling, and storage of corn. This position involves managing conveyors and conveyor systems, controlling material flow, and ensuring grain quality through various methods.
Available shifts:
- Monday - Friday, 11am-7pm
Compensation: $22-$25/hour plus a $2 per hour shift premium
Responsibilities:
- Position deflector bars, gates, chutes, or spouts to direct material flow between conveyors.
- Weigh or measure materials using scales to verify tonnages and prevent overloads.
- Control equipment by manipulating valves, levers, and controls to adjust material flows.
- Record production data, equipment performance, and downtime information.
- Climbing silos up to 120 feet daily to monitor operations.
- Clean and maintain equipment, workstations, and machinery.
- Monitor operations and equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Operate elevator systems alongside conveyor systems.
- Read schedules and collaborate with supervisors on sorting and transfer procedures.
- Maintain grain quality to prevent deterioration and infestation.
Qualifications:
- High School diploma, GED, or equivalent experience required; technical certificate or degree preferred.
- Experience in a grain receiving equipment environment is desired.
- Knowledge of mechanical repair and preventative maintenance of grain handling equipment.
- General computer proficiency including Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to work independently with critical thinking skills for maintenance tasks.
- Proficient in English communication to interact effectively with team members.
- Capable of working autonomously in a fast-paced environment.
Didion Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply for the position, with selections based on qualifications regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.
Didion utilizes the eVerify system to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.
