Grain Elevator Assistant Superintendent

Bartlett LLP

Duluth, MN

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Agriculture, Applications Security, Business Plan, Communication Skills, Corporate Compliance, Corporate Policies, Dental Insurance, Documentation, English Language, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Flexible Spending Accounts, Hand Tools, High School Diploma, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Instrumentation, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Loading/Unloading, Merchandising, Military, People Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Preventative Maintenance, Pumps, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Reimbursement, Safety/Work Safety, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Training/Teaching, Vision Plan, Work From Home
LOCATION
Duluth, MN
POSTED
2 days ago
Grow Your Career with Bartlett!

Founded in 1907, Bartlett is a diverse agribusiness specializing in grain acquisition, storage, transportation, processing and merchandising. We're a leading exporter of grain to Mexico and supply flour to a wide range of popular brands you likely encounter every day. As a Savage company, we're proud to be recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and a Top Company for Women to Work in Transportation. We welcome Military Veterans and Reservists to join our team and build a rewarding career with us.

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The Basics

Location: Duluth, MN

Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience

Days/Hours: This job will be primarily day shift, but you can expect to work off hours periodically, including 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
What you'll be doing:

The Assistant Superintendent is responsible for providing training, support and assistance to hourly team members. You will be responsible for maintaining a safe and sanitary workplace in compliance with Company policies and applicable regulations.

Specific duties will include, but are not limited to:
  • Commit to worker safety, regulatory compliance, and adherence to company policies and procedures
  • Perform and oversee grain-handling operations, including loading, unloading, sampling, grading, transferring, blending, drying, storage, aeration, and fumigation
  • Assist in supervising personnel and day-to-day operational activities
  • Assist in managing the business to plan against pre-set objectives
  • Weigh and measure materials and products; use scales and other instruments to verify specified tonnages
  • Operate controls, levers, and valves to start pumps, auxiliary equipment, and conveyors; adjust equipment positions, speeds, timing, and material flows
  • Record and track data (weights, types, quantities, storage locations), and document equipment performance issues and downtime
  • Clean, sanitize, and maintain equipment, machinery, and workstations using hand tools, shovels, brooms, chemicals, hoses, and lubricants
  • Monitor conveyor operations and instrumentation to maintain specified operating levels and detect equipment malfunctions
  • Assist the Superintendent with preventive maintenance protocols and elevator operations
  • Communicate tasks, directives, and policies clearly with senior management and supervised team members
  • Communicate effectively in English for safety-critical tasks and documentation; reasonable accommodations are available
Requirements to be successful in this position:
  • High school diploma or GED
  • 5+ years of experience managing grain-handling facilities or similar operations
  • Associate's or bachelor's degree in agricultural mechanics, agricultural business, or equivalent preferred
  • Available to work off-hours and weekends
  • Professional demeanor, including safety consciousness, quality of work, cleanliness, and effective verbal communication
  • Obtain OSHA 10 certification within the first six months of employment
  • Obtain State Commercial Pesticide Applicator License within the first six months of employment
  • Obtain USDA Grain Inspection License within the first six months of employment
Here are some of the physical requirements for this role:
  • This job can be physically strenuous
  • You will be expected to be able to 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
  • You will be required to wear PPE
Additional Information:
  • A complete job description is available upon request
  • Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace
  • California Residents Job Application Privacy Notice
  • You may view available jobs at www.bartlettco.com/careers and apply using the online job posting.
  • Eligible full-time team members may participate in the company benefit package, which currently includes medical, dental, and vision plans; company-paid life, AD&D and disability insurance; supplemental life and disability options; health savings and flex spending accounts; profit sharing; PTO and a 401(k) plan with match.
  • Part-time team members are eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan with match, profit sharing, PTO, and may be eligible to participate in the medical plan depending on hours worked.
  • Our benefit packages may change from time to time.

About the Company

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