MACHINE OPERATOR (57743)

Position Responsibilities:

• Assist all areas of the unloading, loading and transferring of grain and grain products which may include but not be limited to truck and rail operations
• Develop knowledge of the product you are dealing with and its hazardous properties
• Must be aware of and follow all applicable safety and environmental regulations with respect to the product you are handling
• Understand the proper operation of conveyance equipment that is utilized in the shipping, receiving and transferring of grain and grain products and the associated safety systems of that equipment
• Perform maintenance work and follow preventive maintenance schedules.
• Visually monitors grain, meal and oil for irregularities and take proper action when discovered
• Removes choke-ups, cleans spills and follow proper safety policies while doing such
• Properly and accurately record all applicable documentation
• Clean and prepare storage facilities including but not limited to grain bins and flat storage
• Follow established policies and procedures, along with proper communication, when operating grain handling equipment
• Learn the gauging and reporting of product levels in grain storage, trucks and rail cars if applicable
• Monitors grain handling equipment conditions on a routine frequency (daily equipment checks)
• Collect proper grain and grain product samples for testing when needed.
• Understand how to safely shutdown and isolate equipment for maintenance using Lock Out Tag Out procedures
• Keep current and maintain all training requirements for the position
• Assist in all other grain handling functions including but not limited to grain receiving and shipping via truck and rail.
• Provide excellent customer service, treating all customers in a friendly and courteous manner.
• Use sound judgment and abilities to support the best interests of the company in all situations
• Perform other related duties as needed or assigned

At aMINIMUM, qualified candidates will need to meet the following Position Requirements to be considered for an interview:

• Positive attitude
• Medium to high level of mechanical ability
• Strong attention to detail
• Comfortable with heights
• Comfortable working on a catwalk
• Comfortable working with moving surfaces
• Must have good communication skills
• Adaptable, dependable, self-starter
• Housekeeping sweeping, shoveling, etc.
• Follow all safety rules including LOTO (lock-out-tag-out)
• Must wear proper PPE (safety glasses, hard hat, ear plugs and steel-toe boots covering ankle)
• Work well independently and as a team
• Must be able to work overtime and occasional weekends and holidays to meet business needs

It is imperative that all employees maintain a positive attitude that promotes teamwork and fosters a favorable image of the cooperative.