Operation Technician Tier 1

Position Summary

This employee will conduct daily maintenance of the facility's buildings and equipment. Manages the flow of grain dumped into the elevator and loaded out into trucks (and rail cars in some sites). Monitors grain in storage and maintains condition with aeration or turning to keep grain in good condition.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs and demonstrates the ability to work in a safety-conscious environment and follow all applicable safety and environmental regulations.
• Ensures that grain facilities are well-maintained by adhering to a strict maintenance schedule and understanding the facility layout. Follow established policies and procedures, along with proper communication, when operating grain handling equipment. Assist in maintaining equipment.
• Cleans and prepares storage facilities, including but not limited to grain bins and ground piles.
• If employed at a rail loading facility, this employee is responsible for loading trains when shipping grain to a customer facility. This includes opening heavy lids in preparation for loading rail cars and making sure the bottom doors are closed and secure.
• Visually monitors grain and grain products for irregularities and follows standard operating procedures. Demonstrates the ability to recognize quality control issues with grain. Performs bin measurement when needed.
• Assists in the loading and unloading of grain in compliance with policies and procedures.
• Understands how to safely shut down and isolate equipment for maintenance using Lockout–Tagout procedures.
• Knows and understands the operation of a small utility loader or skid steer, fork truck, lawnmower, and other site-specific equipment.
• Learn grain platforms to maintain operations, data collection, and record retention.
• Keeps current and maintains all training requirements for this position.
• Possesses problem-solving skills and mechanical aptitude, including the ability to multitask and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Able to bring about great results from ordinary circumstances; solve problems and create opportunities in advance, often without supervision.
• Immediately reports all accidents and/or injuries to your immediate supervisor or a person at the next level of supervision.
• Maintains integrity and demonstrates dependability in conducting all aspects of work.
• Demonstrates a take-charge and positive attitude. Treats customers with respect.
• Assumes other duties as assigned by supervisor.