Grain Laborer - Seasonal/Harvest

Mountain View Co-op is looking for seasonal help during harvest at our grain elevator in Collins, MT.  This would be about 6-8 weeks of work with guaranteed overtime hours and pay!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain and repair facilities, equipment, and tools in order to ensure operational readiness, safety, and cleanliness.
• Observe and listen to machinery operation to detect equipment malfunctions.
• Load, unload, and move material to and from storage and production areas as needed.
• Load containers and/or conveyers with product using forklifts, transfer augers, suction gates, shovels and/or pitchforks.
• Maintain storage areas to ensure inventory is protected.
• Practice and encourage workplace safety.
• Other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Establish effective working relationships with management, co-workers, and the general public.
• Report to work on-time and as scheduled.
• Operate various equipment for loading and unloading.
• Read work orders or receive verbal instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs.
• Communicate effectively with others in both technical and non-technical terms.
• Work varied shifts and days as required of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Experience:

• High School diploma or GED
• Equipment operation

License/Certification:

• Forklift Certification or ability to obtain is preferred
• Valid Driver’s License issued by the State of Montana

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL ABILITIES

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that are required by the employee in order to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee will encounter while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship.

Essential Physical Abilities:

• Clarity of speech and hearing that permits the employee to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Clarity of vision to include; near and far vision, ability to focus while operating equipment, and ability to read printed materials.
• Manual dexterity that permits the employee to operate equipment, load and unload products, and move products.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to walk, stand, and reach for the duration of the shift.
• Ability to occasionally stoop, kneel, and climb.

Working Conditions:

• Work is generally performed in outdoor and warehouse environments.
• Duties are required in all weather conditions.
• Various noise levels are present in the work environment, from low to moderately loud.

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