What are the responsibilities and job description for the GRAIN ELEVATOR SUPERINTENDENT, Harrold SD position at Prairie Grain Partners LLC?
GRAIN ELEVATOR SUPERINTENDENT
Location: Harrold, SD
Job Type: Full-Time
General work schedule: Monday through Friday, hours may vary
Classification: Salaried Exempt
Reports to: Operation Manager
JOB SUMMARY:
The Grain Elevator Superintendent position entails the coordination of day-to-day activities of a designated grain elevator. This includes the oversight of grain inventory/handling, grain quality/conditioning, elevator equipment, housekeeping, maintenance, rail loading preparations/activities, and the loading/unloading of grain trucks.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Job Type: Full-Time
General work schedule: Monday through Friday, hours may vary
Classification: Salaried Exempt
Reports to: Operation Manager
JOB SUMMARY:
The Grain Elevator Superintendent position entails the coordination of day-to-day activities of a designated grain elevator. This includes the oversight of grain inventory/handling, grain quality/conditioning, elevator equipment, housekeeping, maintenance, rail loading preparations/activities, and the loading/unloading of grain trucks.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Adhere to all Prairie Grain Partners’ safety policies and procedures in compliance with Company and regulatory agencies (OSHA, EPA, DNT, DOT, ect.)
- Commitment to PGP’s goal of achieving a zero-injury culture; understand and follow company safety procedures
- Responsible for direct employee management
- Oversee and provide direction, guidance, feedback, mentoring, and coaching to all direct reports
- Responsible for Timecard management for all direct reports
- Operate PLC for truck unloading and loading operations
- Under the direction of the area manager, maintain and coordinate preventative maintenance programs
- Meet regularly with area manager to communicate operations
- Track and document grain quality on established schedule
- Ensure no commingling of grain
- Keep facility and grounds clean by following established housekeeping schedule
- Adhere to computerized preventative maintenance program
- Mechanical, electrical, leadership Job Hazard Analysis and safety/regulatory compliance
- Manage ground pile filling and emptying operations
- Perform physical grain inventory on established schedules
- Operate equipment to empty bunkers
- Operate snow removal equipment and ensure facility is accessible for employees and customers prior to opening business hours
- Assist customers as needed (directions, open hoppers, etc.)
- Dump trucks at pits
- Conduct general maintenance and clean up at facility as needed
- Communicate effectively with area manager and co-workers
- Practice proper PPE and abide by all safety regulations (lockout/tag out, permits, fall protection, etc.)
- Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
- Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in grain operations or a combination of education and experience
- Must be able to legally work in the United States
- English Proficiency
- Approved pre-employment drug screen
- 2-3 years’ experience developing a team
- Knowledge of agriculture or farming background and mechanical equipment
- Troubleshooting/problem solving experience
- Computer proficiency
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and report writing
- Ability to train others
- Exceptional customer service
- Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime hours as needed
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.
- Regular use of hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear
- Frequently required to stand, walk; sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- Occasionally required to taste or smell
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds
- Specific vision abilities to include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
- Ability to perform safely when working up to 80 hours during certain times of the year
- Regular exposure to fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions and vibration
- Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock
- Occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; extreme cold and extreme heat
- The noise level in the work environment is usually loud
- Safety sensitive position
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
- Occasionally required to travel between all Prairie Grain locations
BENEFITS/PERKS:
In addition to competitive pay, Prairie Grain Partners supports your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package, including but not limited to:
- Health, dental, vision
- 401K, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending, Life Insurance, Disability, Workers’ Compensation
- Paid time off, including select paid holidays
- Paid leave, when applicable
- Company sponsored training and development
About Prairie Grain Partners:
Prairie Grain Partners, LLC is a 50/50 partnership between Tri-Line Famers’ Cooperative and ADM/Benson Quinn that was formed in 1997. At Prairie Grain Partners, our mission is to be your Partner in Production. We provide grain marketing, grain handling, and agronomy services focused on safety, customer experience, and enhancing the profitability of growers, while also creating an environment that promotes respect, responsibility, integrity, and value for our employees, customers, and stakeholders. Prairie Grain Partners, LLC has Grain facilities in Clarkfield and Boyd, MN, Hitchcock/Tulare, Harrold and Miller SD; as well as Agronomy facilities in Clarkfield and Dovray, MN.
