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Job Description
Vitakraft Sun Seed, Inc. has an immediate opening for a Grain Receiver at the Weston, OH location. This position is responsible for ensuring the efficient unloading of bulk grain deliveries and proper movement of bins. The Grain Receiver maintains high standards of safety, cleanliness, and food quality, while minimizing downtime and preventing cross contamination. As part of our team, you'll be joining a dynamic and learning-driven organization committed to relentless improvement and excellence. We believe in growing together?within our business, family, and community?by continuously refining our products, services, processes, and ourselves. In this role, you will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with colleagues to drive innovation, share knowledge, and contribute to our collective growth. We value curiosity, self-improvement, and teamwork as we work toward advancing both our individual and organizational goals.
Key Responsibilities:
Unload bulk grain deliveries and input data into the system efficiently. Perform daily and end-of-month grain inventory checks to ensure accurate records. Transport and move grain between East bins and Main bins as needed. Swap out dust wagons and maintain clean and safe dust room and mixing areas. Maintain grain bin, DSS, and alternate product bins inventory without disrupting production. Ensure scratch barrels are emptied in a timely manner to prevent downtime. Ensure minimal downtime when performing the duties of the mixer. Ensure proper cleanliness of work areas, including roofs, distributors, vents, and external areas to prevent contamination. Collaborate with maintenance to address and report grain and water leaks, including the immediate notification of any issues with pipes, bins, or distributors. Perform regular cleaning, unblocking pipes, and thawing gates during cold weather conditions to keep production running smoothly. Clean and maintain load cells on Cob bin. Ensure waste disposal (trash and cardboard) is handled in a timely manner. Wear required safety harnesses and lanyards when working at heights or above ground levels. Step into the mixer role when necessary, ensuring minimal downtime. Execute additional duties as assigned by management. Qualifications Self-motivated with excellent organizational and detail-oreinted skills Ability to lift up to 50lbs repetitively and occassionally lift up to 50lbs. to a height of 5 feet Ability to receive training for confined space and respirator certification Must be able to climb heights of approximately 100ft and perform work safety at these elevations Knowledge of Food Safety Policy, GMP's, HACCP principles, and Food Safety Standards is a plus The position requires working in all weather conditions, including extremem heat, cold and wind