What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grain Elevator Operator position at Kanza Cooperative Association?
This position offers the opportunity to work indoors & outdoors with team members while supporting the agriculture industry and offers an AMAZING & VERY COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE including health, dental, vision & life insurance; flexible spending account; 401(k) matching and Coop retirement benefits; and paid leave benefits (including parental leave).
Kanza is looking for a Grain Elevator Operator at the Andale location to provide exceptional customer service; assist with receiving, storing, and shipping of grain; cleaning trucks; and maintenance of the grain elevator as qualified including operating scale, and assisting with other operations and maintenance duties as needed. This position requires frequent lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds. Occasionally it requires lifting and/or moving up to 100 pounds.
As a Grain Elevator Operator, primary responsibilities include:
- Load and unload trucks
- Clean trucks
- Dump grain and/or load railcars or trucks, clean up grain spills
- Inspect grain for insects, moisture, and foreign material while unloading grain trucks
- Responsible for maintaining clean facilities, and complying with all state and federal regulations pertaining to a safe workplace, housekeeping, and all activities that require regulation compliance
- Perform routine maintenance and repair on all elevator equipment
- Assist customers in loading purchases
- Actively promote use of cooperative’s grain facilities to customers
- Provide excellent customer service by managing difficult or emotional situations; responds promptly to customer needs, resolves questions, complaints and concerns immediately and meets commitments
A successful Grain Elevator Operator must be a least 18 years of age, have a valid driver’s license, and enjoy serving people and building relationships within the Kanza team and our community of patrons.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
