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Location
Prentice
Salary
$0k - $0k
Type
full-time
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About this role
Grain Maintenance Specialist
SALARY RANGE: $15 to $20 / hour
Western Grain Marketing specializes in providing comprehensive grain handling, storage, and marketing solutions for customers.
We are committed to being the leading grain marketing and service company in our area.
A Grain Maintenance Specialist plays a vital role in keeping our grain facilities operating safely and efficiently. This position is responsible for maintenance, installation, dismantling, and repair of grain handling equipment while supporting safety, operational excellence, and customer service.
Key Responsibilities
Assemble, install, maintain, and repair grain handling equipment and systems.
Install and dismantle conveyors, pulleys, gearboxes, clutches, and hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Perform routine preventive maintenance, including inspections, cleaning, lubrication, and part replacement.
Troubleshoot mechanical issues including logical, step by step problem-solving techniques.
Read and interpret blueprints and schematics to determine proper work procedures.
Safely dismantle and move machinery using appropriate tools and equipment such as hoists, dollies, and trucks.
Maintain company equipment according to company and safety standards.
Follow OSHA, state, and federal safety regulations at all times.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
Work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Assist with other maintenance or operational duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications and Skills
High school diploma or equivalent.
Follow safety and compliance standards to help ensure their well-being and the safety of others.
Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to operate machinery.
Familiarity with grain handling processes and safety protocols.
The role involves physical labor, requiring lifting and moving heavy objects for loading and unloading.
Ability to follow detailed instructions.
Commitment to following safety guidelines and regulations.
Strong organization.
Strong attention to detail.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
This position requires driving for extended periods and working outdoors in various weather conditions.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information.
Total Rewards Package
Insurance - Medical, Dental, and Vision
Financial & Savings - 401K Matching, Pension Company-Funded, FSA & HSA
Incentives - In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible to receive commission and/or bonus pay
Voluntary and Miscellaneous Benefits - Accident, Air Evac, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Identity Theft Protection, Life, Short/Long-Term Disability
Vacation and More - Paid Time Off (PTO), Holiday Pay, Uniform Program, Discounts, Teamwork, Advancements/Service, Retirement Recognition
Western Grain Marketing is an equal opportunity employer.
Issue Date: 01/22/2026
Grain Maintenance Specialist
Other facts
About Western Grain Marketing, LLC.
Western Grain Marketing Inc is a GROWMARK® member company, formed in 2008 by combining the grain divisions of Two Rivers FS, Inc. (now Prairieland FS, Inc.), West Central FS, Inc. and RIVERLAND FS, Inc. In 2017 Sunrise FS, Inc joined the WGM team.
Headquartered in Rushville, IL, Western Grain Marketing proudly serves patrons in 13 western Illinois counties with 17 locations including a rail loader facility in Adair, IL. The combination of all these facilities brings Western Grain Marketing's total storage capacity to over 25 million bushels. Western Grain Marketing employs grain specialists capable of serving the grain handling and marketing needs of our producers as well as commercial customers.
Western Grain Marketing is part of the GROWMARK System, a regional agricultural cooperative serving members across North America.
What you'll do
- The Grain Maintenance Specialist is responsible for the maintenance, installation, dismantling, and repair of grain handling equipment. This role ensures the safe and efficient operation of grain facilities while adhering to safety regulations.
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