Elevator Technician

West Plains LLC is a part of BioUrja Group, and we are an agricultural commodity trading business specializing in warehouse operation, risk management, and transportation with a focus on creating value for the company’s producers and consumers. Our customers depend on us to provide market insight, risk management, and logistics support. We are federally licensed and bonded warehousemen that trade whole grains, feed ingredients, freight, and other commodities within North America.

We are headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska and have sixteen locations spread across five states. The company controls nearly 20 million bushels of elevator space though ownership or lease agreements.

We are looking for an Elevator Technician based out of our Council Bluffs, IA facility. This position performs necessary general labor functions onsite, including but not limited to, support of grain activities, backfilling, bulking, and/or other duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides general assistance to facility operations
• Performs cleaning duties such as sweeping and washing surfaces.
• Other work-related duties as assigned by supervisor/manager.
• Reliable and regular attendance is expected.
• Follow applicable safety rules, regulations, guidelines, policies, and site-specific safety plans when performing cleanup activities and donning protective gear.
• Operate routinely used tools and equipment
• Perform routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment
• Operate load and unload equipment from vehicles, trailers and trains

Job Requirements

• Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 2 years of experience
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be able to interpret and follow written and oral instructions and assignments
• Grain industry experience, equipment operation and maintenance experience a plus

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefits (medical, dental, vision, life)
• 401(k)/ Retirement savings
• Friendly work environment
• Paid-Time Off/holidays

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

BioUrja is not currently accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at BioUrja via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at BioUrja in any form without a valid written agreement in place for that specific position will be deemed the sole property of BioUrja. As a result, no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by BioUrja.