Location: Harrold, SD
Job Type: Full-Time
General work schedule: Monday through Friday, hours may vary
Classification: Hourly Non-Exempt
Reports to: Location Superintendent
JOB SUMMARY:
The Grain Elevator Worker is responsible for assisting the Operations Manager with all operational activities at the facility. This position will assist with the grain elevator operations and ensuring all trucks/trains are properly loaded and unloaded.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Load/unload trucks or railcars
Operate a grain dryer
Grain handling
Operate wheel loaders, forklifts, skid steers, and similar equipment
Utilize computerized system to process data
General housekeeping duties (i.e. – clean equipment and/or buildings)
Assist operations personnel and supervisors as needed
Facility maintenance as needed
Travel to neighboring facilities to assist on occasion as needed
Commitment to PGP’s goal of achieving a zero-injury culture; understand and follow company safety procedures
Adhere to all Prairie Grain Partners’ safety policies and procedures in compliance with Company and regulatory agencies (OSHA, EPA, DNT, DOT, ect.)
Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
High school education or equivalent is preferred
Must be 18 years of age
Must be able to legally work in the United States
English proficiency
Approved pre-employment drug screen
Exhibit regular and prompt attendance
Demonstrate initiative to work independently while being flexible enough to work in team setting when needed
Exhibit a professional image; maintain a positive and respectful attitude
Computer proficiency
Basic mechanical knowledge
Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime as needed
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
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.
Regular use of hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear
Frequently required to stand, walk; sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Occasionally required to taste or smell
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds
Specific vision abilities to include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
Ability to perform safely when working up to 80 hours during certain times of the year
Regular exposure to fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions and vibration
Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock
Occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; extreme cold and extreme heat
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud
Safety sensitive position
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
Travel may be required to neighboring facilities to assist on occasion
BENEFITS/PERKS:
In addition to competitive pay, Prairie Grain Partners supports your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package, including but not limited to:
Health, dental, vision
401K, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending, Life Insurance, Disability, Workers’ Compensation
Paid time off, including select paid holidays
Paid leave, when applicable
Company sponsored training and development
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.
