Production Operator

Operations Specialist – Hazel, MN

Express Employment Professionals is hiring an Operations Specialist for a valued client in Hazel, MN. If you're looking for a hands-on role with a great team, this is an excellent opportunity to build your career while helping keep daily operations running efficiently.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform general labor duties safely and efficiently under general supervision.
• Learn and maintain knowledge of the commodities handled at the facility while following company policies and applicable regulations.
• Provide professional and courteous customer service.
• Prepare trucks and railcars for loading and unloading, including sampling, opening hatches, loosening large nuts, and connecting or disconnecting flexible hoses.
• Load and unload agricultural products from trucks and railcars using loaders, forklifts, and other equipment.
• Operate and monitor load-out functions and automated scale/dump systems.
• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly preventative maintenance tasks, including lubrication and equipment inspections.
• Monitor inventory quality and maintain accurate records.
• Keep the facility clean and organized through regular housekeeping, including sweeping, shoveling, power washing, scraping, and cleaning spills.
• Perform warehouse duties, including forklift operation, loading and unloading inventory, and general facility maintenance.
• Report customer concerns, equipment issues, maintenance needs, and safety hazards promptly.
• Maintain a strong commitment to workplace safety by following all safety policies and procedures.
• Complete other duties as assigned to support daily operations and provide excellent customer service.

Qualifications

Required:

• Must meet the minimum age requirement.
• At least 1 year of operations, warehouse, or business operations experience.

Preferred:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous agriculture or grain handling experience.
• Experience operating loaders, conveyors, tractors, forklifts, or similar equipment.
• Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons as needed.

Selected candidates may be required to successfully complete pre-employment screenings, which may include a drug screen, criminal background check, motor vehicle record check, physical requirements, and other screenings based on the position.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to climb railcars, ladders, stairs, and grain bins.
• Ability to work in dusty environments and in varying weather conditions and temperatures.