Harvest Elevator Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Pay rate - $20.00

N95 Fit test required

Elevator worker

Job Summary Assist with the receiving, processing and shipping of dry edible beans. During harvest employee is responsible for dumping trucks and taking appropriate samples. When processing product employee will assist with the loading of finish product into rail cars, bulk trucks, 2000# totes, or bags (50 – 110#), along with taking appropriate samples. There is also housekeeping duties that need to be performed on a daily basis.

Essential Job Functions

· Works safely to prevent on-the-job injuries by complying with all plant safety policies regarding the use of hard hats, hearing protection, safety glasses and other personal protective equipment.

· Communicates with personnel to ensure efficient coordination of the production process.

· Works as a member of the team, operating the process and loading finish product.

· Adheres to all safety and process requirements.

· Reports to work in a condition to be able to perform all duties.

· Practices proper personal hygiene.

· Familiarizes themselves with the hazards in their work area and how to protect themselves.

· Understands that accidents are preventable and that safety is everyone’s responsibility

· Informs supervisor immediately of any hazards, unsafe equipment and/or acts. Additionally reports immediately any accidents, injuries and near misses to supervisor.

· Participates actively in training.

Working Conditions

· Ability to work overtime/weekends

· Working from multiple height platforms.

· High or low temperature extremes

· Work in cramped positions on a frequent basis (boot pits, tunnels)

· Personal Protective Equipment required

· Potentially slippery/wet conditions.

Physical Requirements

· Frequently move up to 10lbs overhead, occasionally lift up to 55 lbs.

· Stand 3-4 hours per 8 hour shift, up to 8-10hrs during a 13hr shift

· Move from area to area per process requirements during shift

· Position self to conduct work at various heights on frequent basis

· Ascend/descend from various levels (stairs, ladders and ramps)

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