Job Description

What we do…

Ceres Global and its subsidiaries add value across agricultural, energy and industrial supply chains through efficient sourcing, storing, transporting and marketing of high-quality agricultural commodities, value-added products and raw materials. Leveraging its network of commodity logistics centers and team of industry experts, Ceres Global connects farmers to customers around the world.

Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Ceres Global has 12 locations across Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Minnesota.

What we need...

The Grain Elevator Production Operator’s primary responsibility is work as a member of a team to safely and efficiently unload various types of commodities to and from trucks, rail cars, and buildings within the facility.  This position requires consistent outside work, exposure to the elements, and schedule flexibility. Starting pay is $22.50 per hour.

The hours for this position are 6am to 2pm, Monday-Friday, and will require overtime and weekend work as necessary during certain parts of the year.

Placement within the range is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to: knowledge, skills, years & depth of experience, location, and equity with internal employees.

In addition to pay, we offer eligible full-time employees and their dependents health, dental, vision, and life insurance. Other full-time employee benefits include 401(k), short term disability, long term disability, paid holidays, and paid time off.

What you'd do....

• Assist with the unloading and loading of various raw grain commodities
• Perform housekeeping activities (sweeping, shoveling, cleaning)
• Assist with other general duties within the facility (general maintenance, landscaping)
• Operate railcar loading systems and equipment
• Adhere to company safety policies and watch out for the safety of others
• Understand and follow operating procedures and policies
• Ability to perform work safely and productively

  What you'd need...

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment
• Valid drivers license and reliable transportation to and from the facility (which is not easily accessible by public transportation)
• Strong mechanical aptitude to learn operate and maintain: railcar & trans-loading equipment (e.g., hoses, portable conveyors, transfer pumps, portable stair systems, small to medium sized equipment)
• Fluent in English at a level to be able to communicate with customers and colleagues as well as able to read and understand procedures and policies
• Willingness to work outside in various weather conditions
• Basic math skills
• Computer skills for light data entry
• Strong communication skills
• Willing to work flexible hours and weekends as necessary
• As a part of the pre-employment selection process, candidates are required to submit to and receive satisfactory results from all pre-employment criminal background, and employment verification checks

  Physical Requirements:

• Able to repetitively climb up and down railcars/ladders safely, walk up and down steps, and work at heights, sweep, and shovel grain
• Ability to work outside, including in inclement weather
• Can carry at least fifty (50) pounds
• Able to stand and walk for the majority of each shift

$1,000 sign on bonus paid out after 3 months of employment**

$1,000 retention bonus paid out after 9 months of employment**

**Sign on and retention bonuses paid only if employee does not have any written violations

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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