Elevator Technician I

About This Role

This entry-level position involves receiving, storing, handling, drying, blending, and loading grain, as well as monitoring its condition. The technician will also maintain and clean grain facilities and equipment to ensure a safe working environment, and will operate trucks and other motorized equipment. The role suits someone with a positive, collaborative, and respectful attitude who aligns with values of inclusivity, integrity, reliability, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform job tasks in a safe manner and follow compliance with UGC safety programs and procedures
• Take responsibility for own safe work behavior
• Maintain work areas and facilities properly
• Provide courteous and responsive customer service
• Perform or assist in routine maintenance and basic level repairs
• Assist in the unloading or loading of grain commodities by truck, rail or barge
• Weigh or measure materials and products, using scales or other measuring instruments
• Perform grain quality and evaluation
• Maintain equipment, machinery, and work stations, using hand tools, shovels, brooms, chemicals, hoses, and lubricants
• Observe and listen to machinery and conveyor operations and monitor lights, dials, and gauges, in order to maintain specified operating levels and to detect equipment malfunctions
• Inform supervisors of equipment malfunctions that need to be addressed

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED degree and/or equivalent training preferred (exceptions made for minors 16 years and older in high school permitted for seasonal/temporary positions)
• A valid driver
• Maintenance experience with a mechanical aptitude is preferred
• Agricultural experience is 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 effectively communicate both 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