Grain Facility Assistant Operator (Wilbur)

Douglas County Farmers Co-op has available a full-time position with benefits to assist with operations at our feed and grain mill warehouse in Wilbur. This is a physically demanding grain operator position involving grain handling and bagging of cus

Douglas County Farmers Co-op has available a full-time position with benefits to assist with operations at our feed and grain mill warehouse in Wilbur. This is a physically demanding grain operator position involving grain handling and bagging of custom feed blends and rations for livestock feeds while providing excellent customer service to our patrons. Priority and working with a sense of urgency is a must.

Duties:

Bagging custom feed blends into 50# and bulk tote bags.

Accurate weighing, binning, dumping of incoming grains & pellets. Prepare documentation associated with grain sales, receiving, and labeling.

Unloading and loading of custom commodity grain products such as corn, barley, oats, grass screening pellets, alfalfa and pea screening pellets, whole and split peas.

Operates bulk feed truck load out equipment and properly sorts commodity product into silo storage bins.

Greet customers and load custom feed blends for customers from warehouse and lot products.

Assist with providing product information for feed products

Keep warehouse and work area neat, clean, and orderly.

Performs general maintenance, upkeep and housekeeping of feed mill and elevator buildings.

Exposure to constant dust or airborne particles to be expected.

Frequently exposed to heights up to 40', outside weather conditions including rain, cold, dust, vibration, climb stairs and ladders.

Qualifications:

Feed/grain industry experience preferred.

Ability to meet productivity goals.

Able to frequently lift 50# bags, bend, stoop, lift, reach, crouch, stand, and climb or balance.

Able to climbing ladders, stairs, and bins.

Ability to adapt to changing work conditions.

Must be able to work independently, and be self-motivated.

Must be detail oriented, with good time management and problem solving skills.

Must have excellent communication, both verbal and written.

Specific vision abilities required to distinguish color, depth perception, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Must be able to sustain exposure to moving mechanical parts and constant dust or airborne particles.

Must pass drug screen.

Employee Benefits

Full time employees receive medical, dental, prescription, vision insurance.

401K retirement plan.

Employee discount program.

Paid vacation and personal days

Paid holidays.

This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week. Hours of operation are 8:00am 5:00pm. Saturday work to be expected. Rate of pay DOE.

Apply at 3171 NE Stephens St, Roseburg or online at www.douglasccountyfarmerscoop.com.

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