Location: Clarkfield, MN
Job Type: Seasonal
General work schedule: Monday through Friday, and weekends. Seasonal hours will vary
Classification: Hourly Non-Exempt
Reports to: Grain Location Manager
JOB SUMMARY:
The primary responsibility of this position is to work closely with customers and other employees to weigh incoming trucks and assist with the grain elevator operations and ensure all trucks are properly loaded and unloaded.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for weighing trucks as they arrive at location
Communicate the grain and grade to the grain attendants on each load
Communicate and works closely with the Location Manager to ensure day-to-day grain activities run efficiently
Provide a high level of customer service by displaying courteous, helpful, and knowledgeable interactions with our patrons
Partner with Grain Accounting for accurate and efficient accounting of grain
Contact customers regularly informing them of dumping hours, potential dumping delays, and market opportunities
Keep grain room, scale area, scale, and grading equipment clean and in optimum working condition
Monitor equipment, operates control systems, processes samples, and utilizes computer system to input and record data as necessary
Adhere to all safety regulations, requirements, policies and procedures, including OSHA regulations, the vehicle policy, fleet safety program, and DOT regulations
Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
High school education or equivalent preferred
Must be 17 years of age
Must be eligible to legally work in the United States
English Proficiency
Prolonged periods of using a telephone
Demonstrate initiative to work independently while flexible enough to work in a team setting
Ability to provide excellent customer services using a professional image always
Ability to maintain a positive and respectful attitude
Detail oriented and attention to detail
Exceptional computer literacy and experience preferred.
Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.
Occasionally move about inside the office to access filing cabinets, office machinery, etc.
Frequently operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
Frequently stand, walk; sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Occasionally required to taste or smell
Occasionally ascends/descends stairs to access scale room workstation
Occasionally required to climb ladder or step stool
Ability to effectively communicate with customers and exchange accurate information
Ability to communicate over the phone and in-person with customers
Occasionally lift/move 60 pounds
Frequently work around grain and grain dust
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
Travel not required
BENEFITS/PERKS:
This is a seasonal position and is not benefits eligible
About Prairie Grain Partners:
Prairie Grain Partners, LLC is a 50/50 partnership between Tri-Line Famers’ Cooperative and ADM/Benson Quinn that was formed in 1997. At Prairie Grain Partners, our mission is to be your Partner in Production. We provide grain marketing, grain handling, and agronomy services focused on safety, customer experience, and enhancing the profitability of growers, while also creating an environment that promotes respect, responsibility, integrity, and value for our employees, customers, and stakeholders. Prairie Grain Partners, LLC has Grain facilities in Clarkfield and Boyd, MN, Hitchcock/Tulare, Harrold and Miller SD; as well as Agronomy facilities in Clarkfield and Dovray, MN.
