Operation Technician 2 in Markleville, Indiana at Kokomo Grain Co Inc

Position Summary

This employee will conduct daily maintenance of the facility's buildings and equipment. Manages the flow of grain dumped into the elevator and loaded onto trucks (and rail cars at some sites). Monitors grain in storage and maintains condition with aeration or turning to keep grain in good condition. At times, oversees the weighing and grading of grain before it is dumped into the grain elevator.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Performs and demonstrates the ability to work in a safety-conscious environment and follow all applicable safety and environmental regulations.
2. Ensures that grain facilities are well-maintained by adhering to a strict maintenance schedule. Follow established policies and procedures, along with proper communication, when operating grain handling equipment. Repairs and rebuilds equipment to maintain its integrity and ensure its longevity.
3. Cleans and prepares storage facilities, including but not limited to grain bins and ground piles.
4. If employed at a rail loading facility, this employee is responsible for loading trains when shipping grain to a customer facility. This includes operating a track mobile or a locomotive, opening heavy lids in preparation for loading rail cars, and ensuring bottom doors are closed and secure.
5. Visually monitors grain and grain products and follows standard operating procedures. Demonstrates the ability to recognize quality control issues with grain. Understands the basic functions of a programmable logic controller. Performs bin measurements when needed.
6. Assists in the loading and unloading of grain in compliance with standard operating procedures.
7. Understands how to safely shut down and isolate equipment for maintenance using Lockout–Tagout procedures.
8. Operates dryers when needed.
9. Knows and understands the operation of the skid loader, front-end loader, belt loader, yard tractor, lawnmower, as well as other site-specific equipment.
10. Assist in maintaining record retention in grain platforms and systems.
11. Keeps current and maintains all training requirements for this position.
12. Immediately reports all accidents and/or injuries to your immediate supervisor or a person at the next level of supervision.
13. Works to promote safety in all areas and is responsible for ensuring fellow employees work safely. Must encourage safety and correct behavior when employees are working unsafely.
14. Possesses mechanical aptitude and the ability to multitask, including the ability to recognize when equipment is not operating properly.
15. Maintains integrity and demonstrates dependability in conducting all aspects of work.
16. Exhibits a style of setting one’s own direction when needed. Sound independence is often required.
17. Able to bring about great results from ordinary circumstances; solve problems and create opportunities in advance, often without supervision.
18. Demonstrates a take-charge and positive attitude. Treats customers with respect.
19. Assumes other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No supervisory responsibilities.

Education, Experience, and Licensure

High School Education or equivalent needed for employment. Good people orientation skills are important. Prior experience working in a grain facility is preferred. Complete OSHA 10 certification, GEAPS Materials Handling I & II, GEAPS Grain Aeration, GEAPS Grain Drying, and NDGI training.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those required of an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment. Comfortable working at heights, such as walking on catwalks in high positions. Able to lift up to 75 pounds. Comfortable climbing fixed and stationary ladders. Able to shovel as needed. Has the ability to work in confined spaces and in a broad range of climate conditions. Comfortable utilizing mobile and stationary equipment and systems.

Mental Demands

This position requires the employee to read, respond, demonstrate common sense, and endure long hours during harvest. The person in this position must be mentally aware, especially when working long hours. This person must be able to respond to common inquiries, suggestions, and special requests. This employee must be able to effectively present information to the supervisor, customers, and fellow employees.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Location-based. Some travel to a different site may be required. This position will incur multiple responsibilities.

Confidentiality

Employees in this position acknowledge that the information they acquire from Kokomo Grain or a related third party can be considered confidential.