Warehouse Operator

Organizational Background

Columbia Grain International, LLC is a full-service grain and pulses company headquartered in Portland, OR. We own and operate over 60 facilities such as grain elevators and processing plants across WA, ID, MT, NE, and ND to deliver a wide variety of grains, pulses, and oilseeds to a diverse and wide-ranging number of markets both domestically and internationally.

At all levels of our organization, the employees of Columbia Grain represent some of the most experienced and knowledgeable in the industry. The partnerships that Columbia Grain employees have with the farmers and communities surrounding our facilities has created relationships that have lasted for years and given us the ability to consistently produce high quality products to take to market.

Position Description

The Warehouse Operator will be responsible for recording data pertaining to receiving, storing, and shipping of grain at grain elevators, and will work with other team members to accomplish operational goals while maintaining quality and efficiencies.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment; open and close slide gates to start and stop the flow of grain.
• Weigh grain and record in computer system. Print and sign scale tickets for all unloaded and loaded out grain by truck or rail.
• Take samples of all unloaded and loaded grain.
• Keep charts indicating location and contents of storage tanks and bins.
• Monitor grades by weighing grain samples and recording results.
• Operate production equipment; start conveyors, bucket elevators, selects flow pipes, and selects storage tanks to convey grain into storage or for loadout.
• Prepare rail car for loading; open/close rail car lids using anti-fall harness (safely exit the rail car height: 15-20 feet).
• Operate a forklift.
• Maintain all equipment including repair, periodic maintenance, and service. Document work in web-based maintenance program.
• General housekeeping and upkeep of working area to include sweeping, shoveling, vacuum, compressed air, and sanitation.
• Ensure all safety policies and procedures are followed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge, Education, and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment preferred not required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Basic knowledge of working with a computer and mechanical skills.
• Good work ethic (team environment, both safe and quality), efficient and willingness to perform all required work with good attendance.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to move freely throughout the facility to include walking on elevated platforms, standing, sitting, climbing, stooping, kneeling and crawling.
• Ability to regularly lift and move up to 10 lbs., frequently lift and move up to 25 lbs., and occasionally lift and move up to 100 lbs.
• Exposure to extreme climate temperatures, humidity, and noise.
• Must be able to work in high places and confined spaces (height up to 100 feet).
• Occasionally required to taste and smell.
• Required to wear protective equipment to include hard hat, safety glasses, protective footwear, gloves, coveralls, and other PPE as required.

Benefits Offered

• Comprehensive health, dental, and RX benefits
• Company paid life insurance and disability
• Flexible spending plans
• Employee assistance program
• 401K retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave

Successful completion of initial and ongoing employment screens, including but not limited to criminal background and vehicle record as required.

Columbia Grain is an Equal Opportunity Employer