MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Company: Kokomo Grain Co., Inc.
Location: Anderson
Posted on: May 4, 2022

Job Description:

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN Department: Grain Operations Supervises: NA Reports to: Various Positions FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt 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. Job Requirements: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. Able to lift up to 50 pounds. - This duties of this position are primarily outside. - The successful candidate must be available for overtime during harvest season.

Keywords: Kokomo Grain Co., Inc., Anderson , MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN, Professions , Anderson, Indiana