Elevator Technician I
About United Grain
For more than 55 years, United Grain Corporation (UGC) has brought producers, suppliers, and customers together to help nourish the world safely and reliably. As a leading bulk grain exporter and supply chain management company, we deliver high-quality products to customers around the globe — backed by dependable service and strong relationships.
Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, our Vancouver Export Terminal offers the largest grain storage capacity on the U.S. West Coast. We also operate terminals across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and the Dakotas.
At UGC, relationships matter. We are proud of the partnerships we’ve built and the long-term value we continue to create in the communities we serve. Most importantly, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. When you join United Grain, you’re not just joining a company — you’re becoming part of the UGC family.
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What UGC Offers
Salary Range: $16.50 hr.to $24.50 hr. DOE
- Medical, Dental (including orthodontia), and Vision coverage
- Employer-paid Life/AD&D and Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
- 401(k) with generous company match
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Time Off, including Community Volunteer time and Holiday Pay
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Discount Programs
- Wellness Program
- Recognition Programs
- Inclusive, team-oriented, and family-friendly culture
Job Summary
The Grain Elevator Technician I role is an entry level position. Under close supervision, the tasks for this position include, but are not limited to: grain receiving, storage handling, drying, blending, and loading of grain; monitoring stored grain condition, and maintaining and cleaning grain facilities and equipment, in order to ensure a safe working environment. This position will perform a variety of tasks including driving trucks and other motorized equipment. Each employee is responsible for their own safe work behavior and the safety of their coworkers. Employees in this position will be required to maintain a positive, forthright attitude that promotes a collaborative, respectful, and diverse corporate culture, and conduct themselves in a professional and favorable manner.
It is essential that all our employees align with our values of Inclusivity, Integrity, Reliability, and Safety by contributing to the creation of solutions and positive experiences for team members, customers, and producers while providing a high level of customer care and service.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Performs job tasks in a safe manner and follows compliance with UGC safety programs and procedures.
- Takes responsibility for own safe work behavior.
- Maintains work areas and facilities properly.
- Provides courteous and responsive customer service.
- Performs or assists in routine maintenance and basic level repairs.
- Assists in the unloading or loading of grain commodities by truck, rail or barge.
- Weighs or measures materials and products, using scales or other measuring instruments.
- Grain quality and evaluation.
- Maintains equipment, machinery, and work stations, using hand tools, shovels, brooms, chemicals, hoses, and lubricants.
- Observes and listens to machinery and conveyor operations and monitors lights, dials, and gauges, in order to maintain specified operating levels and to detect equipment malfunctions.
- Informs supervisors of equipment malfunctions that need to be addressed.