Job Description

If you have the desire to work for a growing company whose team utilizes a stewardship approach to sustainable agricultural practices, we want to talk to you about our opportunities!


Who We Are:

The HORD team, nationally known for our world class pig production, is currently looking to add to our Grain Elevator team at our Bucyrus and Edison OH locations. We take pride in producing and purchasing quality grain products that will ultimately feed our pigs and cattle and hope that you will take pride in your role as we produce nutritious protein sources that feed families worldwide.


A Day in the Life:

Grain Elevator Technicians are responsible for grain receiving, handling, storage and load-out of primarily corn and soybeans. In this position, you will also:

• Scale trucks in and out
• Ensure grain is loaded into the appropriate bins and transfer grain throughout the system
• Climb bins to visually check bin levels
• Unload, clean, and prep bins for refilling
• Take samples and run tests to ensure grain quality (measuring moisture content, checking for foreign materials and mold, and measuring the weight of each load)
• Run drying operations and monitor the conditions of stored grain
• Maintain a safe and well-kept facility
• Perform light duty maintenance
• Provide excellent customer service
• Collaborate in a team environment within and across departments
• Operate tractors and other equipment
• Operate tractor/trailers as needed on private property
• Assist with snow removal
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You Need:

• Mechanical inclination for equipment repair
• Basic math skills to read and understand measurements
• Strong communication skills with a pleasant demeanor to interact with customers
• Attention to detail
• Flexibility to work additional hours and weekends as needed during peak farm seasons
• Willingness to obtain a Class A CDL
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs. and climb in excess of 150 feet
• Basic knowledge of computers to run programs
• No contact with non-Hord pigs

Candidates with 1-2 years of experience in a grain elevator are preferred

Your Rewards:

• Competitive wages
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (at less than $35/pay for our base plan).
• 401(k) with company match
• Financial planning assistance
• Recruitment bonus

We look forward to talking with you soon about the opportunity to join our team!

Job Tags

Worldwide, Weekend work,

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