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This position will learn how to operate in different areas of the grain facility, beginning with loading barges, and also assist in all other aspects of grain handling, storage, maintaining facilities/equipment, and elevator operations.\r\nWhat You'll Be Doing\r\nAssist in all areas of the loading, unloading, and transferring of grain and grain products for truck, barge, and rail\r\nInspect barges, trucks, and railcars before loading\r\nOperate and monitor more advanced grain handling equipment (grain dryer, grain control room, bin sweeps, and locomotives) on a routine basis\r\nUnderstand all facets of Bunge's safety and environmental programs and demonstrate safe working practices\r\nProperly record all required documentation\r\nPerform housekeeping and cleaning duties\r\nMinimum Qualifications\r\nBasic written and verbal communication skills\r\nAbility to work in a highly quality controlled environment\r\nAbility to maintain a good working relationship with other facility personnel\r\nPreferred Qualifications\r\nSkilled in maintenance, equipment operations, safety programs, and grain operations\r\nHigh school diploma or GED\r\nAgricultural experience\r\nBenefits\r\nHealth Benefits: Offer choices so you can enroll in medical, dental, and vision plans that meet your individual needs.\r\n401(k) Retirement Plan: Automatic 5% company contribution and matching up to 4% of your contributions.\r\nFamily Support: 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave and fertility coverage.\r\nTuition Reimbursement: Contribute $5,000 of tuition expenses annually.\r\nVacation time: Generous vacation program; accrue approximately two weeks during the first full calendar year, with variations based on shift schedule.\r\nJ-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Illinois Ag","rawCompany":"illinois ag","city":"Springfield","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-04T03:17:13.134Z","occupations":[{"code":"45-2091.00","title":"Agricultural Equipment Operators","slug":"agricultural-equipment-operators"},{"code":"53-7051.00","title":"Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators","slug":"industrial-truck-and-tractor-operators"},{"code":"53-7021.00","title":"Crane and Tower Operators","slug":"crane-and-tower-operators"}],"industries":[{"code":"311211","title":"Flour Milling","slug":"flour-milling"},{"code":"111199","title":"All Other Grain Farming","slug":"all-other-grain-farming"},{"code":"424510","title":"Grain and Field Bean Merchant Wholesalers","slug":"grain-and-field-bean-merchant-wholesalers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Operator - Grain Elevator","description":"Location: Fairmont City, Illinois, United States.\r\nPosition Details\r\nRotating 12-hour shifts, days or nights.\r\nPay rate: $20.75 an hour to start, with short-term advancement opportunity.\r\nA Day in the Life\r\nThe primary responsibility of the Elevator Operator is the operation of the grain elevator as it pertains to loading, unloading, and transferring grain and grain products in an efficient, safe and sanitary manner. 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