Laborer, Millwright (Seasonal) - GROWMARK, Inc. - Tuscola, IL

GROWMARK is an agricultural cooperative serving almost 400,000 customers across North America, providing agronomy, energy, facility engineering and construction, and logistics products and services, as well as grain marketing and risk management services. Headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois, GROWMARK owns the FS trademark, which is used by its member cooperatives. GROWMARK also owns and operates SEEDWAY, the largest full-line seed company in the United States. More information is available at growmark.com.

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PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT

Accomplish tasks in a safe and productive manner providing a positive construction experience for our patrons.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Assemble and install equipment, using hand tools, power tools, and machinery.

Align machines and equipment, using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rules, micrometers, and        plumb bobs.

Position steel beams to support machines and equipment, using blueprints and manuals to determine work procedures.

Move machinery and equipment, using hoist, dollies, rollers, and trucks.

Signals crane operator to place assemblies and align units.

Levels, plumbs and establishes centerlines, using straight edges, levels, and transits.

Assemble machines and bolt, weld, rivet, or otherwise fasten them to foundations or other structures, using proper tools and equipment.

Replaces defective machine parts or adjusts clearances and alignment of moving parts.

Inserts shims, adjusts tension on nuts and bolts, and / or positions parts, using hand tools and measuring instruments, to set specified clearances between moving and stationary parts.

Operate vehicles, mechanized devices, or equipment such as forklifts, scissors lifts, boom lifts, passenger vehicles, etc.

Practice proper construction methods with on the job training.

Ability to properly use hand and power tools, climb ladders, and measure and square projects without direct supervision in the construction of commercial or farm buildings and/or grain systems.  

Interprets construction manuals, and material lists.

Able to use necessary equipment to complete projects:

• Forklifts 
• Backhoe 
• Trencher 
• Scissor Lift 
• Various power and other operating tools 

Complete jobs in a timely, safe manner.

Perform necessary maintenance on trucks and equipment.

Keep clean and safe job sites.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Attend company and department meetings and training programs.

Follows GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Normally requires a high school diploma, or the equivalent thereof, and 1 year or more of related work experience to demonstrate knowledge of construction skills.

Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.

Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.

Continuously exposed or required to:

• Extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, etc.)
• Noisy conditions
• Working conditions may include dust, fumes, chemicals, and electrical hazards with appropriate safety measures
• Work at varying heights
• Confined spaces
• Lift 71-100 lbs
• Push heavy objects.

Ability to work hours other than those considered normal to meet seasonal demands.

Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK’s policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position. 

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.