For more than 55 years, United Grain Corporation (UGC) has brought producers, suppliers, and customers together to help nourish the world safely and reliably. As a leading bulk grain exporter and supply chain management company, we deliver high-quality products to customers around the globe — backed by dependable service and strong relationships.
Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, our Vancouver Export Terminal offers the largest grain storage capacity on the U.S. West Coast. We also operate terminals across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and the Dakotas.
At UGC, relationships matter. We are proud of the partnerships we’ve built and the long-term value we continue to create in the communities we serve. Most importantly, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. When you join United Grain, you’re not just joining a company — you’re becoming part of the UGC family.
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Medical, Dental (including orthodontia), and Vision coverage
Employer-paid Life/AD&D and Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
401(k) with generous company match
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Time Off, including Community Volunteer time and Holiday Pay
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Discount Programs
Wellness Program
Recognition Programs
Inclusive, team-oriented, and family-friendly culture
The Maintenance Shift Supervisor (MSS) I helps the Maintenance Manager supervise the elevator maintenance crew and contractors. In addition, the MSS I assists with keeping the elevator in an efficient and operational state. Under close supervision by the Maintenance Manager, the MSS I will help the Maintenance Manager manage preventative maintenance programs, emergency repairs, routine maintenance call outs, and regulatory compliance. Each employee is responsible for their own safe work behavior and the safety of their coworkers. Employees in this position will be required to maintain a positive, forthright attitude that promotes a collaborative, respectful, and diverse corporate culture, and conduct themselves in a professional and favorable manner.
It is essential that all our employees align with our values of Inclusivity, Integrity, Reliability, and Safety by contributing to the creation of solutions and positive experiences for team members, customers, and producers while providing a high level of customer care and service.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Performs tasks in a safe manner in compliance with safety programs and procedures.
Takes responsibility for own safe work behavior and assists in overseeing the safe work behavior of others.
Provides courteous and responsive interaction with vendors, contractors, coworkers and crews. Demonstrates teamwork and genuine respect for others.
Supervises routine maintenance and repairs alongside longshore millwrights as well as manages preventative maintenance programs.
Responds as needed to trouble shooting callouts.
Keeps safety manuals and programs up to date.
Assists Maintenance Manager & Safety Director with all regulatory compliance programs (WISHA, EPA, Dept. of Ecology, One Call, etc.)
Works in close coordination with Electrical Department.
Observes conveyor operations and monitors HMI’s, in order to maintain specified operating levels and to detect equipment malfunctions.
Observes and listens to machinery operation to detect equipment malfunctions and informs others of equipment attention needed. May perform necessary routine repairs.
Required Education and Experience
High school diploma or GED degree and/or equivalent training required.
1 to 3 years of experience with grain elevator equipment and operations is preferred.
Maintenance experience with mechanical aptitude is required.
Ability to see, hear, smell, and talk to prevent and communicate machinery malfunctions.
Experience in a lead role and providing oversight and delegation of tasks to employees.
Working knowledge of safety hazards and regulations associated with port and grain elevator facilities.
Experience working with longshoreman and millwrights with an understanding of union rules and regulations preferred.
Must be an effective and respectful communicator both orally and in writing.
Must be computer literate with proven ability in the use of spreadsheets, database, and word processing software applications within a Windows-based operating environment.
Requires the ability to read, write, and comprehend written and oral operational and safety instructions and related rules, policies, and memo, and communicate clearly with your coworkers and supervisors.
Must be able to make decisions, work independently and be detail oriented.
Able to express or exchange ideas in English by means of the spoken word to impart oral information to customers, public, and convey detailed spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Ability to work flexible days and hours, including some nights, weekends, and holidays.
Physical Demands and Requirements
This position can be physically strenuous from time to time and there will be exposure to grain dust. Must be able to work in this environment.
You will be expected to be able to work in tight and confined spaces, walk, climb, bend, kneel, lift, grip, grasp, push, and pull various tools and equipment. May be required to ride a belt lift and occasionally work at significant heights with requisite balance and equilibrium. Ability to frequently lift, push, pull up to 50 pounds and occasionally more. This job will require the ability to ascend/descend ladders.
Personal protective equipment, including hardhats, gloves, safety glasses, safety shoes, and respiratory protection and ear protection are required.
Must have vision that permits close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. When grading grain, the ability to identify and distinguish colors is also important.
Ability to detect odors and the ability to understand and discern safety warning systems.
This is a physical job that includes both indoor and outdoor work in all types of weather/temperatures.
Flexible with work hours - must be prepared to receive phone calls and respond to company-related needs at irregular times.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
Ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment.
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
This job description is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities.
Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.
United Grain Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or age. Reasonable accommodation may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
