Seasonal Grain Operations

Seasonal Grain Operations

Ripon North Grain - Ripon, WI 54971

Overview

Position Type Seasonal Job Shift Any

Description

Position Summary: Support the cooperative's grain division by completing daily duties during the busy harvest season. Provide excellent customer service to customers and perform duties as assigned by the Location Manager with a safety-first mindset.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Work safely within company policy, procedures, and governmental regulations and fully participate in company safety programs.
• Perform critical operations to keep facility running.
• Unload, load and transfer grain and grain products which may include but not be limited to barge, truck and rail operations.
• Must develop a knowledge of the product you are dealing with and its hazardous properties.
• Understand the proper operation of conveyance equipment that is utilized in the shipping, receiving and transferring of grain and grain products and the associated safety systems of that equipment.
• Provide a high level of customer service by displaying courteous, helpful, knowledgeable interaction and behaviors.
• Housekeeping as related, but not limited to, the cleanliness and orderliness of the grain handling area (tunnels, concrete grounds, grass areas, etc.), as well as any areas within the plant as delegated by the Location Manager.
• Monitor equipment to ensure it is in good working order, participate in the overall maintenance of the facility and equipment - notify management of any necessary repairs or possible equipment concerns.
• Be an involved/engaged member of a team and be willing to act and think independently.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Excellent people skills, with an ability to collaborate with a team.
• Flexible and able to multitask; can work within a fast-moving environment.
• Ability to work long hours as needed.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

• This job operates in an outdoor environment. There is exposure to grain dust, weather elements, heavy truck, and machinery activity.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• Required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces, climb ladders, handle heights up to 150 feet, and work in all outdoor weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time or part-time, seasonal position. (Expected to work from September end of November). Overtime hours will be expected as needed.