Barley Elevator Specialist

Barley Elevator Specialist

The Elevator Specialist assists the Elevator Supervisor with the receiving, shipping, cleaning, storage, and quality control of malt and seed barley. Various responsibilities of the Specialist may require work to be done safely in adverse conditions and environment, such as confined space, elevated work stations, and temperature extremes. They also assist with the logistics, handling, and distribution of seed to customers. Specialists assist the Supervisor with maintenance of rolling stock, elevator machinery, and buildings. They also share in the responsibilities of maintaining specific housekeeping specifications on buildings and grounds. The position is expected to be able to maintain accurate elevator records, inventories, and other documentation by being competent in the use of a computer and office software. The Specialist must be able to assume all supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the Elevator Supervisor.

High school degree required. Three (3) to five (5) years experience in grain elevator operations preferred.

Proficient computer skills (Windows 2008, Microsoft Word, Excel) SAP and departmental Barley and Inventory software.

Mechanically inclined with ability to identify and solve problems quickly. Pesticide license (not required). Must not be afraid of heights. Heavy lifting is occasionally required. Work hours are usually days but may vary, especially during barley harvest. Long hours, including weekends, and sometimes night shifts are expected. May be asked to temporary relocate to outlying Company transload facilities.

Operates and is responsible for maintaining barley cleaning equipment, manages an aeration system to optimize storage temperatures, maintains and insect/rodent control program, and at all times practices good housekeeping practices. Receives and ships barley as dictates by barley producers and malthouse. Maintains and repairs grain conditioning equipment to keep it operating at peak efficiency and minimal downtime. Order rail cars and trucks for the shipping of the malt and seed as well as by-products (dust and chaff, screenings). Assume supervisor responsibilities in the absence of the Barley Elevator Supervisor. Supervise temporary labor during peak seasonal operations for up to two months. As needed, supervise the operation and temporary labor at outlying transload facilities when they are in use (harvest and seed sales). Assist the supervisor in the training of part time help, to the point of termination of employees per guidelines established by the company. Perform general repairs to rolling stock and elevator machinery. Perform administrative duties as required. Must be familiar with various procedures for proper documentation and recordkeeping. Safety- Assures that all activities are carried out in the safest manner. Helps to drive, coordinate, initiate and support the development and sustainability of all safety and compliance programs.