Grain Elevator Jr. Superintendent in Newark, New Jersey at The DeLong Co., Inc.

Location: 99 Stanton Street, USA, Newark, NJ, 07114
Employee Type: Full Time - Non-Exempt
Description

Grain Elevator Jr. Superintendent

Job Description:

The function of this position is to assist the manager and superintendent to oversee the employees, to ensure that we are working toward a common goal of servicing our customer base, keeping the customer happy and retaining the customer year over year, while keeping grain in condition to execute delivery of a quality product to the best markets available. Port assets, including this one, exist to feed the larger export program that Delong is at the forefront of, providing a specialty product to a customer that requires the highest of standards.

SCHEDULE: This is a full-time salaried position. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.

PAY: $70-$80k based on experience

Location: Newark, NJ

Benefits:

• The DeLong Co., Inc. offers affordable Medical, Free Dental, Vision, Rx, pet insurance and Life insurance coverage.
• 401k with matching, FSA and Dependent Care Accounts
• Short Term Disability, Voluntary Life and Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Career driven long term position with the opportunity for future advancement

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of this position:

• Responsible for all grain handling equipment ensuring it is properly maintained and in good working condition, including the rolling stock.
• Supervising, leading, and developing all elevator employees
• Training employees to meet state and OSHA safety criteria
• Container loading
• Rail car unloading
• Truck unloading
• Managing the handling of all inbound and outbound grain.
• Scheduling and ensuring completion of all daily operations
• Creating and maintaining a good housekeeping policy for the entire location
• Resolve issues with customers when they arise
• Ensure the employees at the facility have all the tools they need to do the job safely and effectively
• Train all contractors that come onsite with the safety standards set forth by The Delong Company

Requirements

Key Attributes of the Grain Elevator Superintendent:

• Minimum 12 months previous supervisory experience
• General knowledge in Mechanical systems
• Ability to communicate within all levels of employees and upper management at a very effective level
• Must be a highly organized person
• Must be able to use MS OFFICE
• Proficient understanding of electronics - computers, computer networks, cameras, and communication devices
• Ability to work with metal and metal fabrication tools
• Advanced understanding of profit margins and best ways to maximize profitability
• Ability to operate rolling stock
• High School Diploma or equivalent (college degree preferred)
• Ability to work extended hours during rail car unloading needs (approx. April - December) ~25-35% of weekends will be required
• Work that deals with weather and adverse conditions including a dusty environment
• Maintain a valid drivers license as well as a valid auto insurance
• With the use of Fall Protection - comfortable with minimum heights up to 140 feet
• The ability to lift 40lbs repeatedly
• Standing, walking, and sitting for extended periods of time
• Willingness to work outside in varying weather conditions and a dusty work environment