Overall Job Function: The Grain Operations Specialist is responsible for daily grain operations including but not limited to grain receiving, conditioning, and storage for both outside and plant operations in accordance with the Company's policies and procedures. The position functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company and the customers.
Essential Job Functions:
Loads and unloads trucks arriving at and leaving the facility
Insures all outbound loads are loaded properly
Assists with daily movement of grain within facilities, as needed, in preparation for loading
Keeps facilities neat and clean on a daily basis, within defined FCS and OSHA standards
Observes, recognizes, and follows all safety procedures
Helps in performing monthly inventory as directed by location manager/supervisor
Performs equipment maintenance to ensure that equipment is kept in good working order
Handles grain in a safe manner that maintains quality, avoids unnecessary damage, and prevents accidents
Expected to assist other departments as time allows / as needed or as directed by location manager/supervisor
Must be able to communicate effectively with customers and employees
Other duties that may be assigned.
Secondary Responsibilities:
Ability to operation mobile equipment
Possess mechanical skills to perform minor maintenance tasks on grain equipment and property
Ability to handle stressful situations professionally
Competencies
High level of customer service focus
Supports a consistent professional image of the company.
Observes safety policy and procedure.
Attitude of positivity and reacts calmly under pressure
Work ethic of the highest integrity
Commitment to dependability and willingness to work to meet goals and deadlines
Effectively solve problems of grain department.
Education & Experience:
Must be 18 years of age
Prefer experience with grain operations
A valid Class A CDL preferred but not required
Training & Safety
While performing the duties of this job the employee will receive required training from programs such as confined space entry, lockout/tagout, first aid awareness, mobile equipment, housekeeping, etc. All positions will following training under the “Company Guideline Requirements”
Work Environment:
This position is based in a fast paced agricultural setting and is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and vibrations. The employees is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes and airborne particles. The noise level is usually moderate but occasionally may be loud. PPE will be provided and must be utilized according to safety standards. Typical working hours are based on customer and organizational demand; hours may be long, irregular and including weekends and holidays during peak season.
Physical Demands:
While performing job functions the employee will be required to talk and hear most of the time. The employee will spend frequent intervals moving and sitting, while also needing to reach, bend, twist, crawl, crouch, stoop or kneel. The employee will need to be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and maneuver on and off a mobile equipment. Ability of close, distant, color and peripheral vision is required; along with accurate depth perception. The physicality of this job is high.
*FCS job descriptions are a representation of a job requirements knowledge, skills and abilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Benefits:
Competitive Pay
401k Company matches 50% up to 10%
PTO accrual after 30 days of employment, 13 days accrual the first year
Paid Holidays
Company bonus incentive
Excellent health insurance plans
Dental & Vision available
Short & Long-Term Disability provided at no cost to you
Life Insurance
Identity Theft Insurance
Accident Insurance
Clothing Allowance
10% Discount on purchases at the How-To Building Center
Shift Differential