Elevator Technician - McNary

Job Details

Job Location:

CTO PNW - Umatilla, OR 97882

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $16.64 - $24.43 Hourly

Job Shift: Any

Job Category:
General Labor

Salary Range: $16.50 hourly to $24.50 hourly, DOE.

• Medical, Dental (including orthodontia), and Vision coverage
• Employer-paid Life/AD&D and Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off, including Community Volunteer time and Holiday Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount Programs
• Wellness Program
• Recognition Programs
• Inclusive, team-oriented, and family-friendly culture

The Grain Elevator Technician I role is an entry-level position. Under close supervision, the tasks include 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 working environment. The position also involves driving trucks and other motorized equipment, ongoing safe work behavior and maintaining a positive and collaborative culture.

• 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 basic level repairs.
• Assists in unloading or loading grain commodities by truck, rail or barge.
• Weighs or measures materials and products, using scales or other measuring instruments.
• Grain quality and evaluation.
• Maintains equipment, machinery, and work stations, using hand tools, shovels, brooms, chemicals, hoses, and lubricants.
• Observes machinery and conveyor operations, monitors lights, dials, and gauges to maintain operating levels and detect malfunctions.
• Informs supervisors of equipment malfunctions that need addressing.

• High school diploma or GED degree and/or equivalent training; exceptions for minors 16 years and older in high school for seasonal/temporary positions.
• Valid driver’s license may be required depending on location; required for company vehicles.
• Maintenance experience with mechanical aptitude preferred.
• Agricultural experience preferred but not required.
• Experience with computer programs such as Word and Excel 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 communicate 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.

• Includes indoor and outdoor work in all weather and temperature environments; involves working in and around grain dust.
• Requires work in tight and confined spaces, walking, climbing, bending, kneeling; lifting, gripping, pushing, pulling tools and equipment; occasionally riding a belt lift; occasionally working at significant heights; lifting up to 50 pounds or more; ascending/descending ladders.
• Personal protective equipment required: hard hats, gloves, safety glasses, safety shoes, respiratory protection, ear protection.
• Requires reading and comprehending written and oral operational and safety instructions; communicating clearly with coworkers and supervisors.
• Must have vision that permits close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must detect odors and understand safety warning systems.
• Requires standing, walking, using hands to handle, touch, and reach; must talk or hear regularly.

This job description is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee’s ability to perform the position described. It is not an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform as it may deem appropriate.

United Grain Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status such as race, religion, color, national origin, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or age. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.