Grain Elevator Worker - Total Grain Marketing, LLC - Neoga, IL

About the position

The FS brand represents a standard of excellence for agricultural and energy-related products. It's the people who represent the FS brand that set it apart. As local cooperatives, FS Companies believe it is their responsibility to ensure that our earth, our communities, and businesses perform together, sustainably. FS Companies are committed to ensuring the continued profitability for the company, their owners, and their customers, while enacting to help the environment and greater good.

Responsibilities

• Operate grain handling equipment, such as conveyors, augers, and elevators, to move grains throughout the facility.
• Load, unload, and transport various types of grain (e.g., corn, wheat, soybeans) from trucks, trailers and trains.
• Ensure proper storage of grains in elevators, silos, or bins to maintain quality and prevent spoilage or contamination.
• Inspect grain for quality, removing any foreign objects or damaged grains and ensuring proper sorting.
• Ensure products are evenly balanced and distributed on trucks/trailers and proper axle weights are met.
• Communicate effectively with customers.
• Provide exceptional customer service.
• Assist with monitoring the quality of stored grains and report any issues related to pests, moisture, or other factors affecting grain quality.
• Must have the ability to work from heights.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions.
• Assist with loading grains for shipment to customers or processing plants, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
• Follow safety protocols to ensure safe handling of grains and operation of equipment, including wearing appropriate safety gear.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of grain-handling equipment and work areas to ensure operational efficiency and prevent contamination.
• Ability to work extended hours as business conditions warrant.
• Attend all required meetings and training programs.
• Maintain an appropriate inventory of parts necessary for repairs and maintenance.
• Successfully adhere to safety rules and company policies and procedures. EHS, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures must be adhered to at all times.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Requires a high school diploma, GED or related experience equivalent.
• Valid Driver's License is preferred.
• Ability to work extended hours.

Benefits

• Fully funded pension.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Supplemental plans like accident, critical illness, disability, hospital indemnity, and identity theft protection.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP).