Position Summary:
The Elevator Operator at Wolf River Grain safely operates equipment for the movement, loading, and unloading of all incoming and outgoing products. Learns, understands, and complies with plant safety, environmental, product loading/unloading, and production rules and regulations. Monitors, documents, and troubleshoots product handling activities according to established procedures. Keeps others informed of problems or potential problems as indicated.
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Material Handling:
o Assists with corn, soybean, and wheat truck unloading as needed, unloads supply trucks as requested.
o Safely operates equipment for all loading/unloading, movement and handling of products received and manufactured by the Company according to established procedures (i.e. ethanol, distiller’s grain, thin silage, syrup, etc.). Loads/unloads trucks and rail cars, moves rail cars on Wolf River Grain LLC’s rail spur.
· Compliance and Safety:
o Uses meters and large scales as required, documents scale tickets according to established procedures.
o Follows all rules and procedures per Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Railroad Association (FRA), and Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) regulations. Must complete and stay up to date on all training required for these and any other new regulations that become relevant. (training provided by or through Ace)
o Learns, understands, and complies with all facility safety rules and regulations at all times. Holds self and others accountable for safe operations, wears required PPE, actively participates in regular safety training and testing.
o Oversee sequence and rotation of filling and emptying corn bins to properly turn over grain inventory.
· Communication and Coordination:
o Follows established procedures for documenting logistics activities, timely informs appropriate people regarding logistics conditions that need attention on each shift.
o Learns and understands basic sequence of plant operations and how each impacts other areas in the Company.
o React quickly to problem situations and to directions given by management.
- Keeps up-to-the-minute logs of activities, abnormal operations, troubleshooting, and problem areas; notifies others of continuing operating problems.
- Performs and reports accurate inventory measurements for ethanol, corn, and co-products when needed.
· Equipment Maintenance:
o Maintains fluid levels and greasing of skid loaders and grain handling equipment and conveyors.
o Performs housekeeping and cleaning of loading/unloading areas and equipment according to established procedures.
o Performs logistics inspections – includes walking through loading/unloading areas each shift to detect equipment or safety problems.
o Oversee operation of grain bin fans to properly cool and condition corn inventory.
Work Relationships:
· Reports directly to the Location Manager.
· Regular interaction with customer/supplier truck drivers, contractors, and vendors.
Required Skills & Abilities:
· Must be reliable and timely in reporting to work.
· Must be able to work both independently and as a team member, and multi-task effectively.
· Take the initiative to notice what needs to be done and the good judgement to act appropriately.
· Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Education & Experience:
· High school diploma or equivalent.
· Experience in logistics, warehousing, or manufacturing environments required.
· Working truck loading, grain conveyor systems, grinding equipment, rail care movement and loading, track mobile, or forklift are required.
Physical Requirements:
· Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
· Climb open-grate metal stairs to elevations up to 150 feet.
· Climb fixed and movable ladders up to 40 feet high.
· Use basic hand tools (screwdrivers, hammer, pliers, electric drills, impact wrenches, shovel, broom, etc.)
· Perform basic maintenance duties proficiently (replace/repair wear parts in machinery, adjust equipment, open/close tanks and heat exchangers, etc.)
· Work in confined spaces as needed (varies from daily to infrequently) and overhead work (reaching overhead and/or working on elevated equipment, etc.)
· Repetitive lifting/bending/kneeling/walking/climbing a significant part of each day, depending on operations for the day and seat being worked that day.
· Wear and appropriately use all required personal protective equipment (safety glasses, steel toe shoes, hearing protection, respirators, fall protection, hard hats, etc.)
· Wearing of contact lenses, jewelry and loose clothing are not allowed in the plant for safety reasons.
Working Conditions:
· Work is performed mostly outdoors in all weather conditions – heat, cold, humidity, rain, snow, etc.
· Frequent exposure to noise, heights, moving equipment and mechanical parts, electricity, extremely hot and cold equipment and products, toxic and/or caustic chemicals, flammable materials, and dust, dirt/grease.
This job describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It does not state or imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by management. All requirements are subject to change over time and to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) 5% Match
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Safety equipment provided
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- grain handling: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Stevens Point, WI 54482 (Required)
Work Location: In person
