Primient · 7 hours ago
Grain Grading Technician
Decatur, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$20/hr - $20/hrPrimient is a century-old company known for producing food and industrial ingredients from plant-based sources. The Grain Grading Technician will be responsible for probing, weighing, and grading incoming corn, ensuring quality and safety in the process.
Food and BeverageIndustrialManufacturing
Responsibilities
Verbal communication with inbound corn vendors to determine basic ticket information
Computer entry of basic ticket information as well as grades
Grain sampling using pneumatic sampling system
Operation of grain sampling and grading equipment
Visual and mechanical inspection of inbound corn
Basic daily housekeeping of the workplace
Repetitive lifting of 5 to 15 lb. articles
Ability to work with 1 to 3 other individuals in tight quarters in assembly line style
Able to stand for extended periods of time
Ability to climb to a second story level
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED
Ability to work with 1 to 3 other individuals in tight quarters in assembly line style
Able to stand for extended periods of time
Ability to climb to a second story level
Must be willing and able to work overtime hours as needed depending on volumes/harvest season
Preferred
Corn grading or elevator operating experience
Experience with Microsoft Office programs
Access to cell phone for test instructions
Benefits
Competitive Pay
Multiple Healthcare plan choices
Dental and vision insurance
A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans
Paid holidays & vacation
Floating days off
Parental leave for new parents
Employee resource groups
Learning & development programs
Fun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our future
Company
Primient
Primient is a producer of food and industrial products such as nutritive sweeteners and industrial starches made from sustainable sources.
Founded in 1906
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-04-23Acquired
Leadership Team
J
Jim Stutelberg
Chief Executive Officer
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