April 28, 2008
Grain Operator
Reports To: Commodities Manager
Department: Commodities
Classification: Non Exempt
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
-- Prepares, and sets-up to receive merchandise;
-- Unloads, receives, inspects, scans, and sorts incoming merchandise; tags the merchandise correctly and directs it to its designated location;
-- Tickets, stocks, picks, packs, and stacks merchandise;
-- Prepares merchandise for shipment or delivery: labels, sorts, wraps, and stacks merchandise;
-- Operates grain and milling equipment to reach optimum performance levels, capacity and quality standards;
-- Adjusts the grain equipment to adapt to variances in grain; makes minor adjustments to the equipment settings to ensure the product produced meets quality and quantity standards and expectations;
-- Monitors the quality of the product to ensure the product meets industry/company standards; reports and sets aside defective product;
-- Inspects and services equipment to ensure that the equipment is performing at peak efficiency at all times;
-- Moves merchandise to its designated storage areas with the use of industrial equipment;
-- Operates a forklift and pallet jack, safely; inspects industrial equipment for mechanical problems before using to ensure it is in safe operable conditions; checks outs and signs back in the forklift and pallet jacks; charges the forklift battery as needed;
-- Records daily production activities and verifies production; maintains adequate records of production volume, down-time, and equipment breakdowns;
-- Identifies and recommends opportunities to improve productivity levels and service methods in order to maximize overall quality and productivity.
-- Complies with state, and federal laws, policies, and regulations, and adheres to quality assurance programs and safety standards;
-- Adheres to safety programs to promote a safe environment and to minimize safety hazards/injuries;
-- Attends informational meetings and work related training to keep abreast of any new policies and/or procedures or company developments/initiatives.
Education/Experience
-- High school diploma or equivalency
Qualifications
Minimum prior and type of experience
-- Experience working in a manufacturing/production environment.
Minimum Knowledge/skills/abilities
-- Competent working with computers; knowledgeable of operation software;
-- Knowledge of basic math principles and able to read and write;
-- Excellent hand-eye coordination;
-- Ability to collaborate and work as a team;
-- Safety cautious;
-- Ability to operate a forklift and pallet jack in a safe manner;
-- Ability to follow directions, and work well with little supervision;
-- Ability to speak and write in English;
-- Valid driver"s license;
-- Bilingual skills are (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required.
Physical Requirements
-- Must be able to work in cold to hot temperatures; work around dust, fumes, and/or moderate to loud noises; works inside and/or outside;
-- Able to lift, pull, carry, and pick-up average to heavy objects weighing up to 60 pounds;
-- Able to climb stairs and ladders; walk on paved and unpaved surfaces; sit at a desk and operate a computer and keyboard; visual acuity to review written documentation; ability to hear, speak, and understand speech at normal room levels and on the telephone; manual dexterity to operate a telephone; lift horizontally and vertically, bend, stoop, stand, twist, and reach;
-- Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
To submit your resume for this position please use the following contact info:
Contact Email:
