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Kokomo Grain Co., Inc.

About us

Kokomo Grain Co., Inc.

Kokomo Grain and Feed Company was founded in 1950 and consisted of a country elevator with 12,000 bushels of storage capacity. One of the first unit train loading facilities in the country was built at the present site in Kokomo in 1974.

The company has enjoyed steady growth over the years through acquisitions and expansion and now has a federally licensed capacity of over 55 million bushels.

The company has facilities in Kokomo, Amboy, Edinburgh, Anderson, Emporia, Romney, Burlington, and Winamac, IN.

Kokomo, Amboy, Anderson, Emporia, and Edinburgh all have rail loaders and are located on short line railroads that enable the company to hit markets to the southeast as well as the export market. The company sells whole grains (corn, soybeans, and wheat) to processors for eventual use primarily in food, soft drinks, and animal feed. The company is now known as Kokomo Grain Co., Inc.

Operations Technician

Position Summary

This employee will conduct daily maintenance of the buildings and equipment at the facility. Manages the flow of grain dumped into the elevator and loaded out into trucks (and rail cars in some sites). Monitors grain in storage and maintains condition with aeration or turning to keep grain in good condition. At times, oversees the weighing and grading of grain before it is dumped into the grain elevator.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Performs all duties in a safe environmentally compliant manner. Demonstrates ability to work in a safety conscious environment and follow all applicable safety and environmental regulations.

2. Ensures that grain facilities are well maintained by adhering to a strict maintenance schedule. Follow established policies and procedures, along with proper communication when operating grain handling equipment. 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. If employed at a rail loading facility, this employee is responsible for loading trains when shipping grain to a customer facility. This includes opening heavy lids in preparation of loading rail cars and making sure bottom doors are closed and secure.

5. Visually monitors grain and grain products for irregularities and takes proper action when discovered. Demonstrates the ability to recognize quality control issues with grain.

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

7. Possesses some mechanical aptitude, including the ability to recognize when equipment is not operating properly.

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

9. Immediately reports all accidents and/or injuries to your immediate supervisor or a person at the next level of supervision.

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

11. Operates dryers when needed.

12. Assumes other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assists in performing maintenance work as required.

2. Performs housekeeping as related, including the cleanliness and orderliness of the grain handling area (tunnels, concrete grounds, grass areas, etc.) as well as areas within the site as delegated by the position supervisor or manager.

3. Keeps current and maintain all training requirements for this position.

4. Wear proper PPE, including a safety harness if off the ground or on a train. Reminds others as needed.

5. Works as weighmaster when needed.

6. Assumes other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.50 - $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

Work Location: In person

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