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Operations Technician

Job in Indiana, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, 15705, USA
Listing for: Kokomo Grain Co., Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2025-12-01
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Operations Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN

Department:
Grain Operations

Supervises: NA

Reports to:

Operations Manager

FLSA Status:
Hourly, Non-Exempt

Position Summary

This employee will conduct daily maintenance of the buildings and equipment at the facility. Manages the flow of grain dumped into the elevator and loaded out into trucks (and rail cars in some sites). Monitors grain in storage and maintains condition with aeration or turning to keep grain in good condition. At times, oversees the weighing and grading of grain before it is dumped into the grain elevator.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Performs all duties in a safe environmentally compliant manner. Demonstrates ability to work in a safety-conscious environment and follow all applicable safety and environmental regulations.
  • Ensures that grain facilities are well maintained by adhering to a strict maintenance schedule. Follow established policies and procedures, along with proper communication when operating grain handling equipment. Repairs and rebuilds equipment to maintain its integrity and ensure its longevity.
  • Cleans and prepares storage facilities including but not limited to grain bins and ground piles.
  • If employed at a rail loading facility, this employee is responsible for loading trains when shipping grain to a customer facility. This includes opening heavy lids in preparation for loading rail cars and making sure bottom doors are closed and secure.
  • Visually monitors grain and grain products for irregularities and takes proper action when discovered. Demonstrates the ability to recognize quality control issues with grain.
  • Assists in the unloading of grain from trucks. Weighs/measures grain output on trucks.
  • Possesses some mechanical aptitude, including the ability to recognize when equipment is not operating properly.
  • Understand how to safely shut down and isolate equipment for maintenance using Lock Out – Tag Out procedures.
  • Immediately report all accidents and/or injuries to your immediate supervisor or a person at the next level of supervision.
  • Knows and understands the operation of the skid loader, front-end loader, yard tractor, and lawnmower, as well as equipment at specific locations as needed.
  • Operates dryers when needed.
  • Assumes other duties as assigned by supervisor.
  • Other Duties and Responsibilities
  • Assists in performing maintenance work as required.
  • Performs housekeeping as related, including the cleanliness and orderliness of the grain handling area (tunnels, concrete grounds, grass areas, etc.) as well as areas within the site as delegated by the position supervisor or manager.
  • Keeps current and maintains all training requirements for this position.
  • Checks fire extinguishers monthly.
  • Wear proper PPE, including a safety harness if off the ground or on a train. Reminds others as needed.
  • Plan the day’s work in advance.
  • Trains new hires and seasonal employees as needed.
  • Works as weigh master when needed.
  • Assumes other duties as assigned by supervisor.
  • Characteristics and Attributes
  • Works and promotes safety in all areas and is responsible for making sure fellow employees work safely. Must encourage safety and correct behavior when employees are working in an unsafe manner.
  • Possesses problem-solving skills and mechanical aptitude.
  • Maintains integrity and demonstrates dependability in conducting all aspects of work.
  • Possesses the ability to multitask when needed. This position not only requires the need to conduct several duties, sometimes simultaneously but also to perform them in a timely and with confidence.
  • Exhibits a style of setting one’s own direction when needed. Sound independence is often required.
  • Able to bring about great results from ordinary circumstances; solve problems and create opportunities in advance, often without supervision.
  • Demonstrates a take charge and positive attitude. Treats customers with respect.
  • Requirements

    Supervisory Responsibilities:

    No supervisory responsibilities.

    Education, Experience, and Licensure

    High School Education or equivalent needed for employment. Good people-orientation skills are important. Prior experience working in a grain facility is preferred.

    Physical Demands

    The physical demands described here are…

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