Utility worker

Description

REPORTS TO : Location Manager

DEPARTMENT : Grain Department

EEO Classification : Laborer

Primary Purpose : Receive, ship, handle and monitor grain, plus perform preventative maintenance and housekeeping as necessary.

General Description : Dump, load out, dry, transfer grain and all other duties associated with grain handling.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

• Ensure safety compliance, through plant inspections, near miss and unsafe condition reporting and direct communication with supervisor in regards to safety.
• Follow all State and Federal DOT Rules and Regulations.
• Read, understand and follow all Ray-Carroll County Grain Growers, Inc. Policies and Procedures.
• Comply with all Company, State and Federal Rules, Regulations and Policies.
• Operate all equipment & vehicles according to Ray-Carroll County Grain Growers, Inc. Policies and Procedures along with local, state and federal laws.
• Assist in grain inventory & position grain in facility to maximize marketing value.
• Assist in coordinating inbound grain receiving activities and segregation of grain.
• Assist in coordinating out bound loading and positioning of grain.
• Communicate daily activities, needs & accomplishments with location manager and / or location operations manager
• Develop operational knowledge to assist in other departments.
• Provide assistance on facility improvement planning and capital expenditures with location manager and / or operations manager.
• Perform, coordinate and document daily facility maintenance.
• Work the amount of hours needed to complete appropriate duties and responsibilities which may involve overtime (early morning and / or late evening) hours.
• Unload, clean, store and maintains grain received at the location. Ensures grain quality is maintained during storage process
• Moves grain within location, cleans and inspects bins, and load grain for shipment.
• Assists in other location functions as needed during slow times.
• Assist in maintaining inventory records, as well as other maintenance and housekeeping records in appropriate documentation system.
• Ability to assist in the absence of operations manager / superintendent.
• Knowledge of railcar loading procedures if at a rail facility.
• Accomplish tasks in a timely manner without supervision.
• Perform general cleaning of elevator.
• Understand office procedures at the facility.
• Prepare rail cars and load cars according to specs.
• Perform general housekeeping (sweep and clean grain and fertilizer plants, shop and warehouse etc.) to maintain dust levels as well as Ray-Carroll image.
• Work in a safe and efficient manner according to Ray-Carroll safety policies.
• Provide a high level of customer service by displaying courteous, helpful, knowledgeable interaction and behaviors.
• Maintain the general appearance of the facility to include elevator, grounds and buildings etc.
• Ability to work in a grain handling environment.
• Ability to operate heavy machinery and equipment.
• Ability to work outside in all types of weather.
• Ability to climb ladders and work from heights.
• Ability to work long, irregular hours.

OTHER DUTIES :

• Able to build morale and group commitments to achieve goals and objectives.
• Exhibit sound and accurate judgment.
• Project a positive attitude to customers and employees at all times.
• Provide courteous customer service.
• Report even minor injuries using the employee injury report form.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Qualifications : Reliable vehicle to drive to and from work, valid state motor vehicle license, 20 / 20 vision in both eyes, with corrective lenses (if applicable).

Last updated : 2024-09-19