Operations Technician

Job Description

Job Description

**This position is located in Newdale, Idaho.

Are you looking for an opportunity to leverage your talents in a growing organization? We have excellent opportunities within The Arthur Companies for people that have a desire to grow in their careers, possess strong customer service skills, have an attention to detail, uphold safety requirements and enjoy working in a team-oriented environment.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

This position is responsible to receive and ship grain from elevator, safely perform operations, and maintain the facility at The Arthur Companies.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receive grain and accurately load into the correct bins
• Prepare the grain to ship to named destinations as directed by operations leader
• Operate scale to weigh inbound and outbound trucks and railcars
• Operate conveyors and other heavy equipment to load trucks or railcars
• Operate loader to run and clean out the bottom of the bins
• Inspect and maintain a clean, safe and productive working environment
• Maintain equipment and repair as needed such as grease bearings, repair holes, replace belts on motor
• Read and test sensors and bearings on the Hazard Monitoring system to ensure system is running efficiently
• Log and report any malfunctions and issues to operations leader
• Participate in safety program by following all safety policies, and wear proper PPE
• Adhere to company policies and procedures set forth by the company
• Work additional hours as assigned and/or during peak seasons
• Other duties as necessary

QUALIFICATIONS:

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• One or more years of experience preferred
• Must maintain a driver's license and acceptable driving record
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

• Exposed to moving mechanical parts
• Exposed to moderate to loud noise levels
• Occasionally exposed to oils, fumes or airborne particles
• Occasionally work in high, dangerous places

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Must have the ability to climb stairs and ladders
• Ability to repeatedly lift 50 lbs
• Ability to use a shovel and broom
• Ability to communicate with others
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to stand, grasp, walk, reach, use repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement
• Ability to drive, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl
• Must be able to visually see 20 feet or more, at 20 inches or less, three-dimensional vision, precise hand-eye coordination, and the ability to identify and distinguish colors
• Requires concentrated attention
• Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions
• *This is a safety sensitive position
• Other duties as assigned

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

The Arthur Companies is a diversified agricultural business that includes grain, agronomy services, birdseed and a fertilizer company. There is a proud tradition of customer service excellence in all that we do that dates back to 1906. We are privately owned and operated, putting business decisions close to our team. Please visit our website ( for additional information.

DISCLAIMER:

This job description is not a complete description of responsibility, but reflects the general qualifications, duties and/or responsibilities necessary to perform this position. The Arthur Companies reserves the right to revise the job description as circumstances warrant. The Arthur Companies is an at-will employer, which means that either the employee or the company may terminate the relationship at any time, with or without notice, and with or without cause. We are an equal opportunity employer.