Grain Receiver Lead

Brand: 8th Ave Food & Provisions

Categories: Operations Production

Locations: Carrington, North Dakota

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Remote Eligible: No

Req ID: 25557

Job Description

Business Unit Overview

8th Avenue Food & Provisions is a growing organization made up of businesses that produce and sell quality products including pasta, peanut butter, granola, and fruit and nut trail mixes to retail, foodservice and ingredient customers. The company was formed in October 2018 through a combination of Post Holdings' private brands businesses and is owned by Post Holdings and funds affiliated with Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P. ("THL"), a private equity firm.

Responsibilities

Position Summary:

Our Grain Receiver Lead role functions as a working lead in our Milling Department. This role is primarily responsible for loading and unloading truck and rail shipments, operating our Grain Management System, and partnering with railway partners to ensure safe and efficient loading and offloading of raw materials. Additionally, in partnership with the Assistant Head Miller and Mill Manager, this role ensures the safety and efficiency of the Grain Receiver/Loaders in the loading/unloading of railcar and truck shipments by guiding employees on procedures and policies in the areas of quality, safety and sanitation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Load and unload truck and rail car shipments to meet Mill production demands Operate Grain Management System for inbound/outbound Loads Coordinate grain receiving and daily wheat mixes with Mill Manager and Lead Mill Operator also coordinating inbound/outbound shipments with Mill Procurement Clerk In partnership with Mill Manager, provide safety training for Grain Receiver / Loaders, including conducting monthly crew meetings to provide communications to team Communicates with railroad on release, movements, and constructive placement of rail cars Provide guidance to Grain Receiver Loaders to ensure team is working within policies and procedures for safety and food safety, including oversight for Master Sanitation Schedule for assigned areas of responsibility Manage inbound grain credits to minimize demurrage on pellet cars Handle and apply pesticides/fumigants according to State and Federal regulations while maintaining accurate records of fumigant testing, fumigant use and inventory Empty, clean, and sanitize interior of storage silos and temper bins Partner with company leadership to proactively identify and execute on continuous improvement opportunities in the areas of: safety, food safety, quality, productivity, and sanitation Other duties, as assigned

Education and Experience Required:

Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution Minimum of 2 years' experience working in Grain Elevator Must be able to acquire and maintain fumigation license within required timeframes Must be able to work weekends, holidays and overtime as needed

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:

Strong leadership skills to promote safety, sanitation, and quality Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills and demonstrated organizations skills Ability to deal with multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Physical Requirements: Qualified candidates must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation: Must be able to sit for 3+ hours per shift Must be able to reach above shoulders for 3+ hours per shift Must be able to climb and work on and off a ladder for 3+ hours per shift Must be able to work in small/confined spaces for 3+ hours per shift Must be able to do fine manipulation and feeling for 3+ hours per shift Must be able to bend, crouch, kneel and stoop for 6+ hours per shift Must be able to balance, stand and walk for 8+ hour per shift Must be able to work in a dusty environment for 6+ hours per shift Must be able to work in high heat/humidity for 3+ hours per shift Must be able to work outside in conditions ranging from -15 degrees F to 100 degrees F Must be able to operate foot pedals for 6+ hours per shift Must be able to lift up-to 10 pounds for 8+ hours per shift Must be able to lift up-to 50 pounds for 6+ hours per shift Must be able to lift up-to 100 pounds with team assistance or mechanical lifting devices for 1 hour per shift Must be able to work off catwalks 90 feet above ground for 3+ hours per shift Must be able to do simple grasping as well as push and pull for 6+ hours per shift Must be able to wear a respirator, as needed Must be able to distinguish objects and equipment visually, and express or exchange ideas by spoken or written word

Post Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)