Operations Specialist II

For over 50 years, Clarkson has been an industry pioneer in the production and supply of identity-preserved grains, oilseeds, and ingredients for food and feed industries worldwide. We work directly with end users to identify, select, and supply hybrids, varieties, and performance characteristics that improve end-product quality, enhance market access, increase process yield, and strengthen client differentiation.

Clarkson’s transparent and fully traceable system connects Midwest farmers to premium domestic and international markets. Through our aggregation and cleaning facilities, corn and soybeans are prepared for final use; cleaned, conditioned, and shipped in bulk or bagged for delivery worldwide.

The ‘Clarkson Way’ is our long-proven approach to serving customers, supporting farmers, and managing quality with care, consistency, and integrity. It reflects the discipline, practicality, and customer-driven problem-solving that have defined Clarkson for more than five decades.

SCALE, BAG, AND STITCH: Efficiently and effectively, with the appropriate attention to detail, packages and stitches bags and totes, inclusive of scaling totes (i.e. scoop corn in and out to achieve desired weight).

LOADING/UNLOADING TRUCKS: Ensures traceability standards are met by differentiating between varieties with the appropriate attention to detail while effectively and efficiently loading/unloading hopper bottom trucks.

SWEEP BINS: Ensures traceability standard are met by effectively and efficiently sweeping bins to prepare them for the next variety then communicating completion with the Quality Assurance Specialist / Scale Operator and Production Supervisor.

LOAD AND UNLOAD CORN: Efficiently and effectively operates the slip sheeter or fork truck to load containers and box vans with the appropriate attention to detail (load right product, read the right paperwork, do not mix up product or break bags).

CLEAN FACILITY: Cleans facility inside and outside autonomously and proficiently with an appropriate attention to detail as well as efficiency.

INSPECT, CLEAN, AND PREPARE CONTAINERS: Inspects, cleans, and prepares (i.e. install liners, when requested) containers so they are in an appropriate condition for loading to prevent rejections. Takes pictures of each step to verify process.

COMPLETE TRACEABILITY-RELATED REPORTS AND DOCUMENTS: Accurately completes and submits reports and documents in a timely manner. (i.e. maintains the bin measurement reports, pit change overs, and bin entry permits)

MEASURE BINS: Effectively measures bins and accurately completes paperwork for quality inspection and monitoring purposes.

• Calculate simple math equations and read measurement devices (i.e. scale, measuring tape, etc.)
• Lift up to 55.2 pounds continuously.
• Complete forklift training certification within 30 days

Communication

Energy

Safety Focus

Work Standards

Quality Orientation

Initiating Action

Technical/Professional Knowledge & Skills

• HS diploma, GED, or equivalent experience

• Requires a valid operator’s license or reliable mode of transportation to travel within the trade territory.
• Willing and able to work overtime, as required.

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must have the ability to regularly use arms, hands, and fingers to handle, feel, reach, grasp, turn, lift, move, twist or bend.

This position frequently requires the ability to stand for long periods of time and frequently walk, climb, or balance to reach high destinations, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 55.2 pounds.

Specific talking, hearing, smelling, and vision abilities required by this job include talking with employees; listening to conversations; visual abilities job include…