Elevator Superintendent Topflight Grain Cooperative Lincoln, IL

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Elevator Superintendent

Rate of pay is $25-$30/hour based on experience.

JOB SUMMARY

This position entails the supervision of day-to-day activities of a designated grain elevator(s). This includes the coordination of elevator operations staff and oversight of grain inventory/handling grain quality/conditioning elevator equipment housekeeping maintenance rail loading preparations/activities and the loading/unloading of grain trucks

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Gain a thorough knowledge of the equipment used in the operation of assigned grain elevators and/or vehicles.

Manage all inbound/outbound grain loading/unloading grain handling/positioning and grain grading/quality/conditioning.

Able with or without reasonable accommodation to climb ladders daily to heights generally ranging from 4ft25ft.

Perform basic repairs and maintain a preventative maintenance program on machinery equipment and company vehicles.

Complete all housekeeping assignments work to improve the condition of all facility areas.

Maintain a safe and sanitary workplace. Promote safety amongst customers and employees.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Must maintain a high level of customer service.

Grain Handling: Bin shoveling bin sweeping bin measurements monitor temperature cables walking flats monitoring fan usage transferring grain etc.

Prepare rail cars opening/closing lids inspecting sealing bottoms etc.

Manipulate controls levers and valves to start pumps auxiliary equipment or conveyors and to adjust equipment positions speeds timing and material flows.

Observe conveyor operations and monitor lights dials and gauges in order to maintain specified operating levels and to detect equipment malfunctions.

Weigh or measure materials and products using scales or other measuring instruments or read scales on conveyors that continually weigh grains in order to verify specific weighs and prevent under/over loads.

Monitor grain dryer operations.

Communicates daily with Operations Manager and/or Operations Asst. Managers on grain loading/unloading plans technical developments and operating improvements within the elevator. Coordinate repair work with Operations Manager and Maintenance crew.

Maintain the general appearance of the facility to include elevator grounds buildings etc. Includes location upkeep of yard work such as mowing and trimming.

Clean sterilize and maintain equipment machinery and work stations using hand tools shovels brooms chemicals hoses and lubricants.

Train and supervise Elevator Operations staff and Seasonal Employees in operations and facility maintenance/upkeep.

Able to drive and operate elevator equipment. Bobcat forklift front-end Loader.

Good communication skills with customers and fellow employees.

Exhibit regular and prompt attendance. Exhibit a professional image and maintain a positive and respectful attitude.

Willing to work weekends seasonal hours holidays on-call and overtime if needed.

Able to work under time constraints.

In addition to competitive pay the company offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees. Benefits may include retirement health and wellness paid time off supplemental or incidental coverage and more.

Benefits eligibility may vary depending on the position. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience location and other factors permitted by addition to base pay certain roles may be eligible for bonuses incentives and commissions.