Elevator operator

Your role :

As an Elevator II Operator (Marine Leg Operator) you will be responsible for performing a variety of functions including, but not limited to, running the Elevator, unloading railcars, driving, and remotely operating the locomotive, confined space entries for bin cleaning, preventative maintenance, and sanitation.

This position may be required to assist the other operators on other department as issues arise.

To succeed, you must be able to :

• Deliver results in first-time situations by inspiring others and working to earn trust every day.
• Serve others with understanding, respect, and care.
• Operate with simplicity, clarity, and transparency.
• Deal with and drive change.
• Organize, prioritize, and own multiple tasks while meeting or exceeding deadlines.
• Learn and apply new technology and share your knowledge with others.

Above all you will be expected to carry out all your activities with reliability, integrity, compliance and in a safe, environmentally responsible, and efficient manner.

Your responsibilities :

• Must follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's).
• Must be familiar with and capable of operating all equipment in the Elevator efficiently (i.e., Locomotive, rail car gate opener).
• Must be able to work required hours including overtime on any shift, seven days a week if necessary, including Holidays.
• May be required to change shifts to provide coverage for Employee Vacations and Illness.
• Must unload set number of rail cars daily to avoid any demurrage charges.
• Must maintain high levels of safety and sanitation performance which includes Safety Audits, 5S audits and others as required.
• Must become a qualified Elevator II Operator, Rail Unload Operator, Switch Engine Operator and Brakeman to be able to provide the coverage necessary for the position.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Elevator Manager (i.e., safety inspections, fire extinguisher checks, 5s, etc.).

Essential skills and experience :

• Strong reading comprehension, writing, math and communication skills.
• Strong work planning and decision-making skills.
• Analytical skills to recognize and assess problems.
• Interpersonal skills communication and team skills.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and schedules.
• Ability to organize own work to maximize unloading time and number of rail cars unloaded during shift.
• Ability to wear required PPE. (hard hat, safety glasses, steel toe boots, gloves) and task specific PPE (respiratory protection, goggles, etc.)
• Communication skills in English (both verbal and written).
• Strong computer skills (for data entry and process control).

Good to have :

• Manufacturing experience in food facility.
• Familiarity with GMPs and HACCP.
• Experience with locomotive operations and railcar movement.
• Previous confined space training.

Physical requirements and working conditions (with or without reasonable accommodation) :

• Ability to climb stairs and straight ladders several times a day..
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Physical requirements and working conditions (with or without reasonable accommodation).
• Ability, and willing to work with wheat products, dust (i.e. no wheat / gluten sensitivity, intolerance and / or allergies).
• Able to work in dusty environment and wear respiratory protection.
• Climbing- able to work at high places, comfortable with heights requiring fall protection.
• Balancing / Reaching / Standing / Walking / Lifting / Finger dexterity / Talking / Hearing / Vision / Crouching / Pushing / Pulling / Kneeling, climbing stairs throughout the workday for.
• Able to work 2nd shift (2pm-10pm) Mon thru Fri, Saturdays (Sundays as needed)

Overall Working Conditions :

• Both inside and outside working conditions.
• Extreme heat and cold Temperatures above 85 degrees and under 0 degrees for periods of more than 1 hour.
• Noise Sufficient to cause the worker to shout to be heard above surrounding noise level.
• The worker is required to wear a respirator when working in an area with airborne wheat dust.

Other considerations :

• Must be willing to accept accountability and work well in a team.
• Must be will and able to work 8-12 shifts, weekends, and Holidays.
• Must be willing to get cross-trainer in at least one other position for development within the facility and to provide and relief duties as needed.

Team members must be clean shaven to perform tasks where respiratory protection is required and the use of a respirator (including N-95 dust mask) requires a proper seal for adequate protection.

Last updated : 2024-11-09