Hord Family Farms ยท 3 weeks ago
Grain Elevator Technician
Bucyrus, OH
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
1+ years expHord Family Farms is a growing company known for its world-class pig production, seeking to expand its Grain Elevator team. The Grain Elevator Technician will be responsible for grain receiving, handling, storage, and load-out, ensuring quality and safety in grain operations.
AgricultureFarmingLivestock
Responsibilities
Scale trucks in and out
Ensure grain is loaded into the appropriate bins and transfer grain throughout the system
Climb bins to visually check bin levels
Unload, clean, and prep bins for refilling
Take samples and run tests to ensure grain quality (measuring moisture content, checking for foreign materials and mold, and measuring the weight of each load)
Run drying operations and monitor the conditions of stored grain
Maintain a safe and well-kept facility
Perform light duty maintenance
Provide excellent customer service
Collaborate in a team environment within and across departments
Operate tractors and other equipment
Operate tractor/trailers as needed on private property
Assist with snow removal
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Mechanical inclination for equipment repair
Basic math skills to read and understand measurements
Strong communication skills with a pleasant demeanor to interact with customers
Attention to detail
Flexibility to work additional hours and weekends as needed during peak farm seasons
Willingness to obtain a Class A CDL
Ability to lift up to 100 lbs. and climb in excess of 150 feet
Basic knowledge of computers to run programs
No contact with non-Hord pigs
Preferred
Candidates with 1-2 years of experience in a grain elevator are preferred
Benefits
Competitive wages
Paid vacation and holidays
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (at less than $35/pay for our base plan).
401(k) with company match
Financial planning assistance
Recruitment bonus
Company
Hord Family Farms
Hord Livestock & family farms are the 5th generation pig, cow & grain farming based in North-central Ohio.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Colleen N. Hord, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
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