Job Details: Job Location: CTO PNW - Umatilla, OR, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $20.25 - $27.42Hourly, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Supply Chain, Job Title: Grain Elevator Technician II
Job Classification: Full-time
Reports to: Grain Elevator Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Summary
The Grain Elevator Technician (GET) II proactively performs the GET I tasks under limited supervision. The tasks for this position include but are not limited to: grain receiving, storage handling, drying, blending, and loading of grain; monitoring stored grain condition; and maintaining and cleaning grain facilities and equipment to ensure a safe environment. The GET II will perform a variety of tasks including driving trucks and other motorized equipment. Each employee is responsible for their own safe work behavior and the safety of their coworkers. Employees in this position will be required to maintain a positive, forthright attitude that promotes a collaborative, respectful, and diverse corporate culture, and conduct themselves in a professional and favorable manner.
It is essential that all our employees align with our values of Inclusivity, Integrity, Reliability, and Safety by contributing to the creation of solutions and positive experiences for team members, customers, and producers while providing a high level of customer care and service.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Performs job tasks in a safe manner and follows compliance with UGC safety programs and procedures.
Takes responsibility for own safe work behavior.
Maintains work areas and facilities properly.
Provides courteous and responsive customer service.
Performs or assists in routine maintenance and repairs.
Assists in the unloading or loading of grain commodities by truck, rail and barge.
Weighs or measures materials and products, using scales or other measuring instruments.
Grain quality and evaluation
Maintains equipment, machinery, and workstations, using hand tools, shovels, brooms, chemicals, hoses, and lubricants.
Observes and listens to machinery and conveyor operations and monitors lights, dials, and gauges, in order to maintain specified operating levels and to detect equipment malfunctions.
Informs supervisors of potential and/or actual equipment malfunctions and suggests repair options. May perform repair work.
Qualifications: Required Education and Experience
High school diploma or GED degree and/or equivalent training required.
1 to 3 years of relative experience.
Must have a valid driver’s license to drive company vehicles.
Maintenance experience with mechanical aptitude is preferred.
Agricultural experience is preferred but not required.
Experience with computer programs such as MS Suite and agriculture software programs like One Weigh, Agris or PLC/HMI is preferred, but not required.
Proven interpersonal skills; must support a team-oriented and inclusive approach with a high level of integrity and reliability.
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with employees and customers.
Ability to understand and follow all safety guidelines.
Must be able to work extended hours as needed.
An elevator’s volume and location may be taken into consideration when determining the level of position needed at a particular location.