This position coordinates shipping and receiving operations and directs inbound and outbound grain shipments at a high-capacity export grain elevator for a global merchandiser and processor of agricultural goods.
Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions
Rail Unload Operations
- Performs daily rail unloading operations
- Processes car lists and grade information on incoming trains from the web and Kansas City office
- Write up track list of inbound railcars and enter them into a computer
- Collect grain samples as needed
- Enter grain grade details into the inventory system
- Release empty railcars from the railroad website and elevator computer system.
Ship Loading Operations
- Monitor ship loading activities
- Meet the load order requirements · Adjust stocks in the inventory program daily
- Blend grain and communicate with the stevedores who load grain to ensure that instructions on load orders and practices set forth in the U.S. Grain Standards Act are followed.
Safety and Administrative Operations
- Perform inspections in the elevator including: safety, housekeeping and mechanical equipment.
- Inspect rail yards and grounds around the facility
- Ensure that all safety equipment is in good working order
- Work with maintenance personnel to schedule work to be performed.
- Issue required Company permits for required tasks
- Indoctrinate new laborers as needed
- Conduct safety meetings and monitors elevator employees and outside contractors to ensure that all Safety and Company policies are followed
- Data entry of Longshore payroll to the PMA on a weekly basis.
- Assist the management team in maintenance, logistics and overall operations as needed.
Company Conformance Statements
- In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:
- Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
- Interact professionally with co-workers, Company business associates and the general public.
- Work together in a cooperative spirit to serve the best interests of the Company.
- Operate in a fully responsible manner and comply with the law and Company policy.