Harvest Help - seasonal Operations - FS GRAIN - Lehigh, IL

Harvest Help-Seasonal Operations - FS GRAIN - Lehigh, IL

Company: FS Grain, LLC

City: Lehigh

State: IL

Pay Scale: $17.50-18.00

Purpose and Summary Statement: Under the direction of Facility Manager, is responsible for elevator operations including grain handling, safety and maintenance, rolling stock, and customer service.

Essential Job Functions:

• Responsible for grain handling including incoming, stored, and outgoing grain. Maintains the grain quality, blending, and providing grain drying services.
• Responsible for the housekeeping generally involved with the handling of grain.
• Responsible for compliance with OSHA, state, and federal safety regulations and maintenance and professional appearance of equipment, rolling stock and facilities.
• Provides professional customer service that results in a pleasant experience for customers.

Other Job Functions:

• Responsible for maintaining company equipment according to company standards, adheres to the company Uniform Policy, and maintains the appropriate professional image.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Normally requires a high school diploma and/or experience in a related agricultural field.
• Proven ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment
• Understanding and willingness to learn grain handling.
• Understanding and experience with mechanical diagnosis, service, repairs, maintenance, and upkeep of equipment and vehicles.
• Preferred basic computer skills and the ability to use the computer to enhance grain handling.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and have the ability to travel independently and overnight when necessary.
• Ability to work extended hours and on-call as business conditions warrant.

Occasionally exposed or required to:

• Extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, etc.)
• Noisy conditions
• Working conditions may include dust, fumes, chemicals, and electrical hazards with appropriate safety measures
• Work at varying heights including climbs on grain bins, legs, etc.
• Lift 51 - 70 lbs.

FS GRAIN is a leading grain company with 80 full time employees operating in Northern Illinois. FS GRAIN operates 19 facilities with a combined storage capacity of 40 million bushels, and access to multiple grain markets, including ownership of two Class I shuttle loaders.