Warehouse​/Elevator Operator

Join our Warehousing Operations Team in Philip, SD! Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity? Dakota Mill and Grain, Inc., is seeking dedicated and hardworking individuals to join our Warehousing Operations Team in Philip, South Dakota. If you have a passion for the agricultural industry and enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

We are looking for both full-time and part-time workers.

• Perform general warehouse duties, including loading and unloading trucks, organizing inventory, and maintaining a clean and organized work area.
• Operate grain handling equipment, such as grain elevators, conveyors, forklifts, bobcats, and hand carts.
• Weigh and grade incoming and outgoing grain shipments accurately, ensuring compliance with quality standards and specifications.
• Monitor grain storage conditions and make appropriate adjustments to maintain optimal grain quality.
• Maintain accurate records of grain transactions and inventory.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment and report any malfunctions or repairs needed.
• Adhere to all safety protocols, regulations, and company policies.
• Provide exceptional customer service to farmers, customers, and suppliers.

• Successfully pass pre-employment drug/alcohol screening and physical
• High school diploma/GED preferred.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate verbally.
• Prior experience in a warehouse or grain elevator setting is preferred, but not required. We are willing to train the right candidate!
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while ensuring attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment, including lifting heavy objects, climbing ladders, and working at heights in various weather conditions.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform tasks with accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills and ability to operate grain handling equipment.
• Commitment to safety and ability to follow safety guidelines and protocols.
• Willingness to work extended hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, during peak harvest seasons.

• Able to physically lift heavy materials (up to 50 pounds) frequently throughout the work shift with or without assistance.
• Frequent walking, sitting, bending, stooping, squatting, crawling, climbing, kneeling, balancing, pushing, pulling, reaching overhead, repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers.
• Standing/working on feet for extended periods and walking across uneven terrain, climbing up and down ladders and stairways
• Able to work in extreme weather conditions and elements, including but not limited to heat, cold, rain, mud, dust, etc.
• Frequent exposure to noise and dust
• Able to wear personal protective equipment and any other safety-related equipment.
• Able to work a minimum of 8 hours a day and overtime as required.

• Competitive pay package with a sign-on bonus
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Flexible spending programs for healthcare and dependent care
• Aflac supplemental insurance products
• SIMPLE IRA Retirement plan with company match
• College Savings Program
• Generous Paid time off and holidays
• Flexible Schedule

EOE, including disability/vets.