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Elevator & Seed Operator -1st Shift Job Description The Elevator Seed Utility is responsible for executing daily Chickpea transactions and safely conducting all operations in a cost effective and efficient manner. No experience necessary , you will receive on the job training .
A successful candidate will have the following attributes: - The ability to deliver results in first-time situations by inspiring others and working to earn trust every day.
- The willingness to serve others with understanding, respect, and care.
- The ability to operate with simplicity, clarity and transparency.
- The willingness to effectively deal with and drive change.
- The ability to organize, prioritize and own multiple tasks while meeting and/or exceeding deadlines.
- The ability to learn and apply new technology , with the willingness to share knowledge with others.
- Provide exemplary customer service to producers and suppliers
- Safely conduct all operations
- Provide innovative solutions to problems
- Maintain all assets: people, plant, equipment, and raw materials
- HighSchool diploma or GED.
- Ability to effectively communicate with Plant Management, Mill team and Maintenance team.
- Obtain a Pesticide Applicators license within twelve months.
- Obtain a Pesticide/SPI license through WSDA within twelve months.
- Must have 1 year of plant processing/operations experience and have demonstrated problem solving / decision making abilities.
Responsibilities: - Daily tasks in the process of receiving , shipping and transferring chickpeas from storage bins.
- Inspect and maintain condition of product on a routine basis .
- Assist in the grading of incoming product .
- Maintain accurate and reliable inventory.
- Mix chemicals in preparation for seed treatment processes (seasonal).
- Operate seed treatment equipment and apply chemicals to chickpeas.
- Cross-train in other positions to provide relief duties as needed.
- Troubleshoot equipment and take corrective action as needed.
- Comply with Master Sanitation Schedules and perform daily housekeeping assignments
- Seasonal assignment to other local Pulse locations as needed.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions (with or without reasonable accommodation):
- Must be able to work in a dusty environment and wear respiratory protection
- Able to work in a noisy environment and wear ear protection
- Work in indoor/outdoor environments
- Possess the ability to climb stairs, ladders, and work from heights and in confined spaces.
- Must be able to lift at least 50lbs regularly.
- Pass a fit test for a phosphine respirator and full face dust respirator
- Frequently stand, walk, rotate, bend/ stoop , twist, crouch, kneel, balance, and reach at shoulder level and below shoulder level.
Other Considerations: - 10% Travel
- Must be willing and able to work occasional 12-hour shifts, weekends, holidays, and up to 13 consecutive days.
- Learn and understand all Safety and Food Safety Policies (for example, LTT, Elevated Work, Confined Space, GMP's, HACCP, etc.).
- Must be willing to get cross-trained in other positions for development within the facility and to provide any relief duties as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned
Team members must be clean shaven in order to perform tasks where respiratory protection is required and the use of a respirator (including N-95 dust mask) requires a proper seal for adequate protection. Ardent Mills
Job Tags
Holiday work, Relief, Seasonal work, Local area, Outdoor, Shift work, Day shift,