Kokomo Grain Co, Inc Hiring for Operations Technician Full Time

About us

Kokomo Grain Co., Inc. was founded in 1950. The company has facilities in Kokomo, Amboy, Edinburgh, Anderson, Emporia, Romney, Burlington, and Winamac, IN.

Operations Technician

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Performs all duties in a safe environmentally compliant manner.

2. Repairs and rebuilds equipment to maintain its integrity and insure its longevity.

3. Cleans and prepares storage facilities including but not limited to grain bins and ground piles.

4. Visually monitors grain and grain products for irregularities and takes proper action when discovered.

5. Assists in the unloading of grain from trucks. Weighs/measures grain output on trucks.

6. Understands how to safely shut down and isolate equipment for maintenance using Lock Out – Tag Out procedures.

7. Knows and understands the operation of the skid loader, front end loader, yard tractor, lawn mower as well as equipment at specific locations as needed.

8. Operates dryers when needed.

9. Welding experience a plus.

10 Overtime Hours during high volume periods including harvest.

11. Load containers

Physical Demands

Comfortable working at heights, such as walking on catwalks in high positions. Able to lift up to 50 pounds. Comfortable climbing fixed and stationary ladders. Able to shovel as needed. Has the ability to work in confined spaces and in a broad range of climate conditions. Comfortable utilizing mobile and stationary equipment and systems.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Winamac, IN 46996: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Welding: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location