Grain Operations

2 weeks ago

Chicago, United States Northern Partners Cooperative Full time
Here we GROW again Northern Partners Cooperative is in search of new talent for the role of Grain Operations & Maintenance Technician located at our Triumph, IL Grain Facility.

The Grain Operations & Maintenance position is responsible for plant maintenance for grain facilities and any operational type procedures. They will perform essential maintenance functions to uphold Northern Partners Cooperative’s equipment at locations as well as offer outstanding customer service that will optimize the cooperative’s market share and savings, improve the cooperative’s efficiency, and help achieve the cooperative’s mission and goals.

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.

1. Operations and Maintenance: Assist in all operational duties at the locations as prioritized by season and location manager direction. This includes, but is not limited to, anything relating to grain. Also, delivers to customers products and services that are sold by the branch. Performs required preventative maintenance and has all preventive maintenance reports turned in on time. Performs routine housekeeping to keep facilities safe, clean and professional in appearance. Never allows maintenance to get to a level where equipment is not usable. (35%)

2. Safety: Takes responsibility for monthly facility inspections, as by OSHA inspection standard. Completion of all safety reports and required records. Follows all safety procedures and reports any incidences that could compromise the safety integrity of Northern Partners Cooperative. Maintains a safe working environment and promotes safety among customers and employees. If any unsafe working conditions arise, notifies Grain Operations Lead immediately. (20%)

3. Customer Service: Projects a positive attitude to co-workers and customers at all times. Provides outstanding and courteous customer service. Promotes the business with existing and potential customers. (20%)

4. Transportation: Able to operate a semi and transport grain to other facilities as needed. (10%)

5. Location Duties: Keeps the Grain Operations Manager informed of operational, customer, vendors, or employee issues that may arise. Assists in keeping all inside and outside work areas extremely neat and orderly. (10%)

6. Other Duties: Other duties as assigned. (5%)

Experience & Education
  • High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Valid Driver’s License is a plus.
  • 1-3 years related experience and/or training preferred.
  • Approachable; puts others at ease, give full attention, shows interest, responds appropriately. Builds relationships both internally and externally through professional and highly developed verbal and written communications.
  • Analyzes problems and sources of conflicts, communicates with direct reports for help with resolution and problem solving.
  • Ability to operate equipment (application equipment and machinery, shop tools, fork lifts, class A and B trucks).
  • Ability to function independently where appropriate but to recognize when issues escalate and need to be referred to other resources.
  • Ability to assess a situation and determine the best course of action (sound, good judgment).
Physical Demands - Considerable physical exertion

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.
Benefits:
  • 3 Health Insurance plan options with prescription benefits
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • 2 Dental Plan options (base plan at no cost if enrolled in health plan)
  • Vision Plan (at no cost if enrolled in health plan)
  • Company Paid Group Life & AD&D
  • Supplemental Life & AD&D (employee & dependents)
  • Company paid Short-Term Disability
  • Supplemental Short-Term/Long Term Disability
  • Voluntary AFLAC group discounted plans
  • Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans
  • Defined Benefit Co-op Retirement Pension Plan (accrual rate of 2.00% and company contribution rate is 6.57%)
  • $250.00 yearly Clothing Reimbursement allowance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) – Vacation, Personal Days, and Sick time
  • 9.5 paid Holidays
  • Additional benefits – paid bereavement, paid jury duty, Family Medical Leave (FMLA), paid maternity/paternity leave, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer day, wellness program, profit sharing, employee assistance program, company paid learning courses, LifeMart discount program, plus so much more

About the Company:

As a homegrown, locally owned full-service cooperative, Northern Partners Cooperative has been rooted in the community from the very beginning. Our goal is to continually work to grow customer value and cooperative strength within the community we all share. Located in Northern Illinois, we have 10 locations throughout La Salle and Bureau County offering products, services, and expertise that focus grain, agronomy, energy, and seed.

Northern Partners Cooperative offers opportunities for passionate individuals looking to unlock a greater value for the future of agriculture and our communities. We know that a business or farming operation requires hard work and dedication and that's why we take pride in having knowledgeable, hardworking team members that are dedicated to being our most valued partner; helping us to reach new levels of success.

Northern Partners Cooperative’s Core Values:
• Honesty and integrity in all our relationships
• Focus on our people and their ability to contribute to the success of NPC
• Foster a culture where innovative solutions thrive
• Commitment to safety, quality, and service to our employees and member owners
• Commitment to our communities

Additional Information:

Northern Partners Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law. All information provided will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Your application must reflect that you possess the required qualifications for the position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, physical and environmental demands but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

No agencies or 3rd party vendors.

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