POSITION OVERVIEW:
This position is responsible for operating the equipment that facilitates the transfer of grain from the ship to the storage bins and the Mills.
1. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
a) Assist Grain Elevator Supervisor in writing-up the daily Silo stock inventory.
b) Monitors the level of the Silos during the off-loading exercise.
c) Measures the Silo and Mill bins.
d) Sweeps, cleans and blows down assigned work area and Bull Pit.
e) Feed in chokes of the Bull Pit.
f) Assist the Grain Elevator Supervisor with the oiling of the elevator legs, rollers, conveyors and motors.
g) Clean dust filters on a regular basis and change the stockings.
h) Carries out regular inspections to ensure machines are running.
i) Assumes the duties of the Grain Elevator Supervisor in his absence.
j) Ensures that all grain movements are recorded and sampled.
k) Occasionally switches elevator legs from one to another.
l) Monitors the control panel to ensure that there is a steady flow of grain going to the mills.
m) Generally assists the Grain Elevator Supervisor during the operational day.
n) Assists the Grain Elevator Supervisor to monitor the flow of grain on the elevator legs and conveyor belts.
o) Load trucks with grain and completes the relevant forms.
p) Conducts daily temperature check on fans, rollers, elevator boots and heads.
q) Performs any other duties which may be assigned from time to time.
2. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
a) High School or technical level education.
b) At least two (2) year’s working experience.
c) Basic computing skills.
3. JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
a) Basic understanding of the mechanical aspects of the machines in the Silo.
b) Understanding of the grain transfer process from the ship to the storage bins and mills.
c) Excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
d) Strong commitment to safety.
e) Ability to work overtime, shifts and on call.
f) Firm understanding of ISO, HACCP, GMP and environmental standards.
g) Understanding of integrated pest management strategies.
4. AUTHORITY
None
5. PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
The job is satisfactorily performed when:
a) Grain elevator legs, rollers, and motors are adequately maintained.
b) Safety rules and regulations are followed and work area is always safe.
c) Correct information is recorded at all times on the requisite forms.
d) All tasks performed meets the safety, quality and operational guidelines set out for the Silo.
e) Dependability and good attitude to work are demonstrated.
6. WORKING CONDITIONS
This position requires working in a hot, noisy and dusty environment which includes standing, climbing, crawling, working at heights, lifting a maximum of 50 lbs. and walking for prolonged periods with constant exposure to manufacturing areas.
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
Jamaica
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