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Grain Operator, Watseka

Primient · Watseka, IL · Full time

Posted Sep 25, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Why do you want to work at a grain elevator in Watseka?

What they are checking: Whether they want this specific kind of local, outdoor work and are likely to stick with it.

Tell me about a time you worked as part of a small crew to finish a big job.

What they are checking: Whether they pull their weight and communicate well in a small team where everyone depends on each other.

Tell me about a time you made a mistake on the job and how you handled it.

What they are checking: Whether they own errors and report them honestly instead of hiding them.

What does it mean to you to keep the highest safety standards on a job like this?

What they are checking: Whether they see safety as their own responsibility, not just something supervisors enforce.

What would you do

What would you do if you saw dust building up around a bucket elevator leg?

What they are checking: Whether they recognize dust as an explosion hazard and would clean it up or report it right away.

It is a freezing January morning and you are the only one on site when a truck arrives. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can work independently and safely and still follow every receiving step.

About the work

Tell me about equipment you have run and maintained, and how you checked it before using it.

What they are checking: Whether they do pre-use checks out of habit, which prevents breakdowns and injuries.

What is the safest way to clear a plugged spout or auger?

What they are checking: Whether they would lock out equipment first instead of reaching in while it can still move.

How do you keep accurate records of what came in and what went out?

What they are checking: Whether they take weights, tickets and grain records seriously, since errors cost farmers and the company money.

How comfortable are you climbing ladders, working at heights or wearing a respirator?

What they are checking: Whether they can meet the physical and PPE demands of the work without hesitation.

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The full job description

As published by Primient.

Grain Operator, Watseka | Primient About Primient Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Wherever we are in the process, from field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to the challenge and drive for excellence, our people and our planet. We are a privately held company with locations across the US, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil. W e’re investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we’re focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every teammate. About the Role The Operations/Outside Labor role is responsible for operating/monitoring all grain receiving and shipping operations at our grain elevators. Responsibilities include: Operating/monitoring all grain receiving and shipping operations Participating in grain quality control, general maintenance, housekeeping, and maintaining the highest of safety standards. Ability to work in hot and cold temperatures, climb and work at heights exceeding 50 ‘, climb ladders, lift & carry 55 lbs, and perform other physical duties. Ability to work extra hours during harvest season. Skills and experience required • High School diploma or equivalent • Mechanical equipment operating experience preferred. Total Rewards Starting pay of $20.60/hr + overtime We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes : • Competitive Pay ​ • Multiple Healthcare plan choices ​ • Dental and vision insurance ​ • A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions ​ • Short- and Long-Term Disability ​ • Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans ​ • Paid holidays & vacation ​ • Floating days off ​ • Parental leave for new parents ​ • Employee resource groups ​ • Learning & development programs ​ • Fun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our future Career Path & Culture Primient is committed to a workplace that is all in – ensuring everyone has the opportunity to develop and shape a career that matters in an open culture which embraces equity, diversity and belonging. We challenge old ways of thinking; and encourage employee voices to be a guiding force for ongoing learning. ​ ​ Primient supports a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe our differences make better decisions, drive excellence, and deliver better business results. Primient employees experience autonomy and accountability in their role. Here, employees control their destiny as there is opportunity for career growth and pathways outside the norm. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging We are believers in the power of difference. We strive to represent the communities in which we operate and to provide an inclusive, welcoming environment for all. We want Primient to be a place where every employee feels they belong and knows they are seen, heard, valued and safe to speak up. Our aspiration is to unlock the full potential in diverse perspectives, while offering everyone an equal chance to grow, Primient is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce . California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA") The Company is committed to complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) and all data privacy and laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. We collect the following categories of personal information for the purpose of hiring the best qualified applicants and to comply with applicable employment laws: Name and contact information; Job preference and work availability; Social Security Number and/or other identification information; Education and qualifications; Employment history and experience; Military service; Reference and background check information, including relevant criminal history and credit history; Social media information; Pre-employment test results; Post-offer medical examination information and results, including drug test results; Voluntary self-disclosure information regarding minority, veteran, and disability status; and Information provided by you during the hiring process.

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