Grain Elevator Operations Leader in Training

The Basics

Location: Kansas City

Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience

Days/Hours: The hours worked for this job will vary depending on your current role, the location where you are working and business needs. You will work some weekends.    

Equipment Used: Various grain handling equipment, mainly conveyors and legs

Material Handled: Bulk commodities: wheat, corn, soybeans, etc

These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Bartlett:

• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, Paid Holidays, Profit Sharing, and 401(k) with match
• PPE provided by the company
• Boot reimbursement
• Cold weather clothing reimbursement
• A culture of safety
• Uniform Services Time Off (USTO)
• Uniform Services Differential Pay
• A culture that appreciates Team Members

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

In this position you will develop the skills required to become an effective leader as outlined below.

• Provide leadership, support and accountability to the implementation of all required safety, regulatory and Company programs and/or protocols
• Coordinate maintenance and repairs
• Oversee elevator operations
• Schedule and lead Team Members
• Perform safety inspections, monitor facility operations and quality controls
• Effectively communicate tasks, directives, and policies with both senior management and supervised Team Members 
• Ability to read and comprehend both written and oral operational and safety rules, policies and procedures, and to communicate clearly with fellow Team Members and leaders
• Exposure to both safety and reliability teams
• This position is expected to rotate between the three Kansas City elevators to develop leadership skills and provide operational coverage as needed
• Travel to different locations beyond KC and work different shifts/departments as needed

• Will be required to obtain applicable certifications within the first 180 days

Required Education and Experience: 

• High school diploma or equivalent. College education preferred with course of study in agriculture or business administration preferred
• Must have the ability to work in a team environment, to interact with all levels of operational management and regulatory agencies
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Work experience requiring strict adherence to regulatory requirements is preferred
• Work experience related to inventory management and product quality programs is preferred

Here are some of the physical requirements for this role:

• This job can be physically strenuous
• You will work in tight and confined spaces
• You will work at heights
• You will need the ability to frequently lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds and occasionally more
• This job will require the ability to ascend/descend ladders and stairs

• Ability to detect odors and understand/discern safety warning systems
• You will be required to wear PPE which will include respirators in certain situations
• Will be exposed to the weather, including extreme heat and/or cold, wind, rain, snow, and other adverse weather conditions
• Must be able to walk for extended periods of time over uneven surfaces
• Will be exposed to various site hazards, including but not limited to loud noises and flashing lights, dust and fumes, hazardous materials, heavy equipment and machinery, and other situations specific to the work and location