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The ideal candidate will have experience in food production or processing and be comfortable operating heavy machinery.\nDuties\n- Operate and maintain grain handling equipment, including elevators, conveyors, and dryers.\n- Monitor grain quality during storage and transport to ensure compliance with safety standards.\n- Perform routine inspections and maintenance on equipment to prevent breakdowns.\n- Fabricate or repair equipment as needed to ensure optimal functionality.\n- Coordinate the loading and unloading of grain trucks and railcars, ensuring accurate documentation.\n- Maintain a clean and organized work environment in compliance with safety regulations.\n- Assist in inventory management by tracking grain levels and reporting discrepancies.\n- Collaborate with team members to optimize workflow and enhance operational efficiency.\nSkills\n- Strong mechanical knowledge with the ability to troubleshoot equipment issues.\n- Experience in food processing or food production environments is preferred.\n- Familiarity with commercial driving, including tanker operations, is a plus.\n- Proficient in heavy equipment operation, including forklifts and other machinery used in grain handling.\n- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.\n- Strong attention to detail to ensure compliance with safety standards and quality control measures.\n- Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with team members and management.\nThis position is essential for maintaining the integrity of grain operations while providing opportunities for skill development within the agricultural industry.\nJob Type: Full-time\nPay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour\nExpected hours: No less than 40 per week\nCompensation Package:\nBonus opportunities\nHourly pay\nOvertime pay\nSchedule:\nMonday to Friday\nOvertime\nWork Location: In person","company":"Firstwave","rawCompany":"firstwave","city":"Goodfield","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-10T13:36:32.446Z","occupations":[{"code":"45-2091.00","title":"Agricultural Equipment Operators","slug":"agricultural-equipment-operators"},{"code":"53-7021.00","title":"Crane and Tower Operators","slug":"crane-and-tower-operators"},{"code":"53-7051.00","title":"Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators","slug":"industrial-truck-and-tractor-operators"}],"industries":[{"code":"311211","title":"Flour Milling","slug":"flour-milling"},{"code":"424510","title":"Grain and Field Bean Merchant Wholesalers","slug":"grain-and-field-bean-merchant-wholesalers"},{"code":"111199","title":"All Other Grain Farming","slug":"all-other-grain-farming"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Grain Elevator Operator","description":"Job Summary\nThe Grain Elevator Operator plays a crucial role in the agricultural sector, responsible for overseeing the storage, handling, and distribution of grain. This position requires a blend of mechanical knowledge and operational skills to ensure efficient grain processing and transportation. The ideal candidate will have experience in food production or processing and be comfortable operating heavy machinery.\nDuties\n- Operate and maintain grain handling equipment, including elevators, conveyors, and dryers.\n- Monitor grain quality during storage and transport to ensure compliance with safety standards.\n- Perform routine inspections and maintenance on equipment to prevent breakdowns.\n- Fabricate or repair equipment as needed to ensure optimal functionality.\n- Coordinate the loading and unloading of grain trucks and railcars, ensuring accurate documentation.\n- Maintain a clean and organized work environment in compliance with safety regulations.\n- Assist in inventory management by tracking grain levels and reporting discrepancies.\n- Collaborate with team members to optimize workflow and enhance operational efficiency.\nSkills\n- Strong mechanical knowledge with the ability to troubleshoot equipment issues.\n- Experience in food processing or food production environments is preferred.\n- Familiarity with commercial driving, including tanker operations, is a plus.\n- Proficient in heavy equipment operation, including forklifts and other machinery used in grain handling.\n- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.\n- Strong attention to detail to ensure compliance with safety standards and quality control measures.\n- Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with team members and management.\nThis position is essential for maintaining the integrity of grain operations while providing opportunities for skill development within the agricultural industry.\nJob Type: Full-time\nPay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour\nExpected hours: No less than 40 per week\nCompensation Package:\nBonus opportunities\nHourly pay\nOvertime pay\nSchedule:\nMonday to Friday\nOvertime\nWork Location: In person","datePosted":"2026-08-10T13:36:32.446Z","dateModified":"2026-08-10T13:36:32.446Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Firstwave","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Goodfield","addressRegion":"IL","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"aaf38e7293a786104e3d093e"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/aaf38e7293a786104e3d093e"}}