Grain Facility Operator

Harvest season will soon be upon us! We are looking to bring on two seasonal Grain Facility Operators for the 2024 Harvest Season.

This position is hiring immediately.

The Grain Facility Operator handles incoming and outbound grain, ensures grain quality, provides outstanding customer service, and works with the operations team to maintain the facility inside and out.

This individual will work with the team to meet harvest demands including unloading inbound grain and testing for quality, loading outbound grain onto trucks and railcars, monitoring the dryer, and managing inventory. The position may also include heavy equipment and grain handling equipment maintenance, repairs, and fabrication when needed.

Essential Functions:

Ensures that incoming grain is delivered efficiently and correctly. Manage customer and truck flow to minimize unloading/loading time. Ensures bushels are stored according to the grain flow plan. Loads outbound grain into trucks and railcars. Maintains clean and neat grain handling facilities. Perform grounds-keeping, site maintenance and upkeep duties. Monitors equipment and either reports or corrects equipment/mechanical failures. Maintains equipment by following maintenance schedule. In the event of a grain spill, cleanup is required. Attends training and safety meetings.

Qualifications

General work experience with a preference for agricultural familiarity. Outdoor and manual labor work experience strongly preferred. Basic mechanical capabilities. Excellent communication skills. Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment. Strong organizational and customer service skills. Capacity to work long hours (+overtime), during Harvest Seasons. Exceptional problem-solving skills. Positive attitude required.

Physical demands:

Must be prepared to be on your feet and on the move all-day. Sweeping, shoveling, lifting ability, etc. required. Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs. Must be comfortable with heights and able to climb stairs and ladders multiple stores high to maintain grain storage bins and facility equipment. Learn more and visit us at www.howlettfarms.com

Howlett Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

Paid time off Uniform allowance Schedule:

10 hour shift Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

Are you comfortable with heights and climbing stairs and ladders that are multiple stories high to maintain grain storage bins and equipment?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Outdoor work: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Livonia/Lakeville (Required)

Apply online at: https://www.indeed.com/job/seasonal-grain-facility-operator-lakeville-ny-51671def5bcb9a85