Lead Grain Elevator Operator

Smithfield Foods

. Tend, operate, and oversee all areas within the elevator and office .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeClarkton • North Carolina • United StatesSenior💰 $21 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in grain management, including grading, inventory control, and compliance with safety and environmental regulations. Proficient in effective communication with customers and team members while operating loading and unloading equipment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Grain ExperienceSafety ComplianceEffective CommunicationInventory ManagementLoading And Unloading Equipment Operation

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Hard Skills

Grain GradingInventory ControlGrain Movement ManagementLoading Equipment OperationUnloading Equipment Operation

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsTeamworkProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Smartsoft

Industry Keywords

Grain StorageQuality AssuranceEnvironmental ComplianceLogistics ManagementSafety Procedures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Tend, operate, and oversee all areas within the elevator and office
Assure compliance with established quality, productivity, and safety procedures
Operate Smartsoft and enter necessary information per load
Communicate with Smithfield Grain procurement and buyers regarding incoming and outgoing grain contracts
Grade grain and manage grading procedures
Work with trucks and farmers to load and unload purchased grain efficiently
Operate loading and unloading equipment to ship or receive grain products
Inspect facilities daily and maintain proper condition of stored grains
Assist the facility manager with inbound and outbound logistics
Manage inventories, grain movements, grain condition, and blending of grain/grain products
Identify problems or improvements and work with the facility manager on solutions
Serve customers daily
Assist with specific work and safety programs
Comply with environmental laws and procedures
Report environmental issues immediately to the supervisor
Review the company emergency notification process
Report to work on all scheduled workdays
Perform other duties assigned by the manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent
Grain experience preferred
Ability to understand and comply with all safety policies and practices
Verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Effective communication with grain customers
Ability to work independently and in a team
Available to work extended weekday and weekend hours during grain harvest seasons
Able to sit, stand, walk, climb up and down ladders
Able to work in areas of considerable height
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
Must tolerate cold, heat, grain dust, grain/mill odors, and noisy conditions
Must be able to work weekends and holidays
Must be supportive of producing and maintaining high quality grain
Must be willing to learn and perform different areas of the grain storage process
Must be able to work in a stressful environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation Package Available: No
Learning, collaboration, and innovation opportunities
Challenging and rewarding career opportunities with opportunities to grow and contribute
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities