Grain Operations Manager

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Your Opportunity

Does preventive and corrective maintenance to keep the grain elevators running. Will also install new equipment and alter existing equipment and installations as directed.

Core Res​possibilities

• Work safely according to Smithfield procedures and guidance.

• Daily preventive and light corrective maintenance, with knowledge of procedures and frequencies on all grain elevator equipment. This includes proper lubrication selection and amounts.

• Troubleshoot and diagnose milling equipment problems and assist in the planning, performance and assignment of proper repair.

• Upkeep of pneumatic systems including compressors, cylinders and solenoid valve troubleshooting and maintenance.

• Machine work and welding on a regular basis.

• Work with internal combustion engines.

• Reads schematic drawings to determine work procedures.

• Diagnose and repair scales and load cells

• Responsible for being in compliance with all environmental laws and procedures to which Smithfield Hog Production subscribes.

• Incumbent will be responsible for understanding and complying with company SIPS, EMS and BMS policies and procedures while performing their job duties.

• Report all environmental issues immediately to their supervisor.

• Read and understand the company’s emergency notification process and will be responsible for reviewing that policy at their work site.

• Maintains and ensures the safety of all employees and assets of the company.

• Willingness to work on holidays, nights, and weekends as required to keep the grain elevators in operation.

• Read and understand the company’s emergency notification process and will be responsible for reviewing that policy at their work site.

• Performs other duties as assigned by manager.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 5+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

• 2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership is required

• Verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and in a team.

• Available to work extended weekday and weekend hours during grain harvest seasons.

• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.

• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

• Driving Privileges and some over night travel.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics & physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to walk an average of 2 – 4 miles per day, occasionally up to 5 or 6.

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs on a limited basis.

• Must be able to occasionally work in situations two feet above the floor in a leaned-over or squatted position.

• Must be able to frequently climb over, under, and around feed mill areas.

• Must be able to walk and stand on concrete and unpaved areas for longer periods of time

• Must be able to tolerate grain dust, chemical odors, and frequently noisy conditions.

• Must be able to work in a stressful environment.

• Must be able to tolerate extreme ranges of seasonal temperatures (hot to cold).

EEO/AA Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.