What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elevator Operations position at Star of the West Branding?
Duties include but are not limited to the following:
- Responsible for facility and equipment; maintenance, general repair, housekeeping of plant and equipment.
- Customer assistance during delivery of commodities is a high priority.
- Responsible for pre-harvest sanitation of equipment and storage.
- Operating tractors, loaders, fork trucks, and other equipment used in the receiving, drying, cleaning, processing, packaging and shipping of grains.
- Responsible for in-bound storage and out-bound quality of grains.
- Responsible for monitoring stored grains including: temperature, pests (rodents and insects), crusting, odors, color, moisture, and aeration for maximum quality.
- Due to the nature of our business this job is not limited to 8 am-5pm Monday through Friday, and must be willing to work after regular work hours, weekends, holidays, etc.
- Also willing to work in all elements of weather (hot/cold temperatures, rain, snow, etc.)
- Prompt attendance is a must
- Assist with Agronomy Operations when required, duties include dry fertilizer plant operations, NH3 loading, seed and chemical handling.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent, preferred
- CDL license preferred, but not required
- 2 to 3 years experience preferred, or related field or ability to learn
- Willingness to work weekdays as long as required and weekends as required
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification and/or CDL License
Skills and abilities
- Strong mechanical and technical skills preferred
- Knowledge of agricultural crop protection and equipment
- Communication skills
- Problem Solving skill
Able to adapt quickly in many different situations (customer requests, weather, etc
Physical Demands
Physically able to perform all requirements including but not limited to:
- Ability to walk stairs and climb up/down and in and around equipment and facility
- Standing and walking for several hours for an extended period of time. Could be extended periods of sitting if driving.
- General cleaning and housekeeping
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to:
- Occasionally exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles
- Noise level is moderate
