Grain drier operator job description
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Grain drier operator requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in grain drier operator job postings.
Sample grain drier operator requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver's license
- Experience in grain drying operations
- Knowledge of safety regulations
- Ability to work in extreme temperature conditions
Sample required grain drier operator soft skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks
- Ability to work independently
Grain drier operator job description example 1
Innovative Ag Services Llc grain drier operator job description
Primary Objective: To provide daily location operations support in an efficient and safe manner. Maintain location equipment and facilities for the benefit of IAS and its member owners.
Major Accountabilities:
The following duties are typical for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.
· Report to assigned workplace at time specified; report late arrivals or absences to supervisor prior to start time
· Maintain required licenses, physicals, etc. necessary to perform job requirements
· Assist with the loading and unloading of grain
· Operation of semi to haul grain when needed
· Operation and maintenance of equipment and facilities
· Assists with work orders and requests for delivery and/or pick up to customers and applicators
· Notification of shop tools, inventories of supplies, or replacement parts needed
· Maintain cleanliness of warehouse, equipment and facility in which you are working
· Participate in safety and job related training programs provided by the company
· Follow company policies and procedures regarding safety and conduct
· Create a positive, professional image to customers and community
· Filling Anhydrous Tanks and Maintaining Tool Bars
· Accept and carry out other assigned duties given by location manager
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
+ Displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently.
+ Ability to communicate information or ideas effectively in written or oral form.
+ Ability to organize, deal with change effectively, and work on multiple tasks concurrently.
+ Possess math skills when performing basic operations.
Physical Requirements/Environmental Adaptability:
Requires static strength to lift, push, pull, or carry objects with a minimum weight of 50 pounds. Also flexibility to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs. Also trunk strength and ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time. Climbing is involved in this position. Some tasks involve repetitive motion.
Agricultural Environment - Possible exposure to seasonal weather, outdoor conditions, and agriculture products.
Personal Protective Equipment may be required for some tasks.
Major Accountabilities:
The following duties are typical for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.
· Report to assigned workplace at time specified; report late arrivals or absences to supervisor prior to start time
· Maintain required licenses, physicals, etc. necessary to perform job requirements
· Assist with the loading and unloading of grain
· Operation of semi to haul grain when needed
· Operation and maintenance of equipment and facilities
· Assists with work orders and requests for delivery and/or pick up to customers and applicators
· Notification of shop tools, inventories of supplies, or replacement parts needed
· Maintain cleanliness of warehouse, equipment and facility in which you are working
· Participate in safety and job related training programs provided by the company
· Follow company policies and procedures regarding safety and conduct
· Create a positive, professional image to customers and community
· Filling Anhydrous Tanks and Maintaining Tool Bars
· Accept and carry out other assigned duties given by location manager
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
+ Displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently.
+ Ability to communicate information or ideas effectively in written or oral form.
+ Ability to organize, deal with change effectively, and work on multiple tasks concurrently.
+ Possess math skills when performing basic operations.
Physical Requirements/Environmental Adaptability:
Requires static strength to lift, push, pull, or carry objects with a minimum weight of 50 pounds. Also flexibility to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs. Also trunk strength and ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time. Climbing is involved in this position. Some tasks involve repetitive motion.
Agricultural Environment - Possible exposure to seasonal weather, outdoor conditions, and agriculture products.
Personal Protective Equipment may be required for some tasks.
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Grain drier operator job description example 2
Perdue Farms grain drier operator job description
Perdue AgriBusiness is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into it's second century of growth and innovation. An international agricultural products and services company, we handle agricultural commodities and have a diverse portfolio of products and businesses.
**Summary**
Perdue AgriBusiness has an opportunity for a **Grain Operator** at our facility located in **North East, MD** .
This position is responsible for performing a variety of duties supporting grain operations.
_Perdue AgriBusiness offers competitive wages and benefit packages to full-time, regular positions._
**Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities**
+ Operates equipment and maintains facilities involved in the handling, storage and drying of grain and other products
+ Maintains proper set-up, inspection and calibration of grain testing and weighing equipment per requirements and procedures
+ Performs routine preventative maintenance on equipment within the facility
+ Obtains, prepares, tests and grade grain samples from inbound and outbound shipments
+ Responds to customers regarding account information
+ Provides weighing of inbound and outbound grain shipments per requirements and procedures
+ Performs all work within the safety and environmental guidelines established by local, state, and federal agencies and company policies
**Minimum Education**
+ High School or equivalent
**Experience Requirements**
+ 0 -2 years of related experience
+ Farming experience and experience operating equipment
+ Reading, writing and analytical skills
+ Basic understanding of standard computer applications
**Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements**
+ Able to move freely throughout the agribusiness facilities including climbing vertical heights (0 -150'), carrying tools and equipment (0-50 lbs.), exposure temperatures (0-100) degrees Fahrenheit, humidity (0-100%), noise (50db to 100db) and chemicals (MSDS sheets available).
+ Must be able to wear protective equipment to include self-contained breathing apparatus.
+ Required to travel to remote agribusiness facilities and customer locations.
_Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status._
**Summary**
Perdue AgriBusiness has an opportunity for a **Grain Operator** at our facility located in **North East, MD** .
This position is responsible for performing a variety of duties supporting grain operations.
_Perdue AgriBusiness offers competitive wages and benefit packages to full-time, regular positions._
**Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities**
+ Operates equipment and maintains facilities involved in the handling, storage and drying of grain and other products
+ Maintains proper set-up, inspection and calibration of grain testing and weighing equipment per requirements and procedures
+ Performs routine preventative maintenance on equipment within the facility
+ Obtains, prepares, tests and grade grain samples from inbound and outbound shipments
+ Responds to customers regarding account information
+ Provides weighing of inbound and outbound grain shipments per requirements and procedures
+ Performs all work within the safety and environmental guidelines established by local, state, and federal agencies and company policies
**Minimum Education**
+ High School or equivalent
**Experience Requirements**
+ 0 -2 years of related experience
+ Farming experience and experience operating equipment
+ Reading, writing and analytical skills
+ Basic understanding of standard computer applications
**Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements**
+ Able to move freely throughout the agribusiness facilities including climbing vertical heights (0 -150'), carrying tools and equipment (0-50 lbs.), exposure temperatures (0-100) degrees Fahrenheit, humidity (0-100%), noise (50db to 100db) and chemicals (MSDS sheets available).
+ Must be able to wear protective equipment to include self-contained breathing apparatus.
+ Required to travel to remote agribusiness facilities and customer locations.
_Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status._
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024