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

Qualifications

At a MINIMUM , 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.