Grain Elevator Assistant Superintendent

The Basics

Location: Duluth, MNCompensation: Competitive salary based on experienceDays/Hours: This job will be primarily day shift, but you can expect to work off hours periodically, including weekends.Equipment Used: Various grain handling equipment, mainly conveyors and legsMaterial Handled: Bulk commodities: wheat, corn, soybeans, etc

These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Bartlett:

Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, Paid Holidays, Profit Sharing, and 401(k) with matchPPE provided by the companyBoot reimbursementCold weather clothing reimbursementA culture of safetyUniform Services Time Off (USTO)Uniform Services Differential PayA culture that appreciates Team Members

What you'll be doing:The Assistant Superintendent is responsible for providing training, support and assistance to hourly team members. You will be responsible for maintaining a safe and sanitary workplace in compliance with Company policies and applicable regulations.

Specific duties will include, but are not limited to:

Commit to worker safety, regulatory compliance, and adherence to company policies and proceduresPerform and oversee grain-handling operations, including loading, unloading, sampling, grading, transferring, blending, drying, storage, aeration, and fumigationAssist in supervising personnel and day-to-day operational activitiesAssist in managing the business to plan against pre-set objectivesWeigh and measure materials and products; use scales and other instruments to verify specified tonnagesOperate controls, levers, and valves to start pumps, auxiliary equipment, and conveyors; adjust equipment positions, speeds, timing, and material flowsRecord and track data (weights, types, quantities, storage locations), and document equipment performance issues and downtimeClean, sanitize, and maintain equipment, machinery, and workstations using hand tools, shovels, brooms, chemicals, hoses, and lubricantsMonitor conveyor operations and instrumentation to maintain specified operating levels and detect equipment malfunctionsAssist the Superintendent with preventive maintenance protocols and elevator operationsCommunicate tasks, directives, and policies clearly with senior management and supervised team membersCommunicate effectively in English for safety-critical tasks and documentation; reasonable accommodations are available

Requirements to be successful in this position:

High school diploma or GED5+ years of experience managing grain-handling facilities or similar operationsAssociate's or bachelor's degree in agricultural mechanics, agricultural business, or equivalent preferredAvailable to work off-hours and weekendsProfessional demeanor, including safety consciousness, quality of work, cleanliness, and effective verbal communicationObtain OSHA 10 certification within the first six months of employmentObtain State Commercial Pesticide Applicator License within the first six months of employmentObtain USDA Grain Inspection License within the first six months of employment

Here are some of the physical requirements for this role:

This job can be physically strenuousYou will be expected to be able to work in tight and confined spacesYou will work at heightsYou will need the ability to frequently lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds and occasionally moreThis job will require the ability to ascend/descend laddersYou will be required to wear PPE