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6234 – Grain Elevator Operators

Grain elevator operators purchase grain from farmers, determine the grade, quality and weight of grain delivered, and maintain records for farmers and companies. They are employed by licensed grain elevator companies.

Profile

Index of titles Example job titles

  • Agent, country grain elevator
  • Agent, primary grain elevator
  • Assistant grain elevator manager
  • Country grain elevator agent
  • Country grain elevator manager
  • Country grain elevator operator
  • District manager, grain elevator
  • Grain elevator agent
  • Grain elevator district manager
  • Grain elevator manager
  • Manager, grain elevator
  • Primary grain elevator agent
  • Primary grain elevator manager
  • Primary grain elevator operator
  • Assistant grain elevator manager
  • Grain elevator district manager
  • Primary grain elevator operator

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Grain elevator operators perform some or all of the following duties :
    • Calculate grain quota from information supplied by farmers and the Canadian Wheat Board
    • Record quota and subsequent deliveries of grain from individual farmers
    • Examine grain samples and conduct tests to determine grade and quality of grain
    • Purchase grain and arrange for transport or storage of grain
    • Weigh and record type of grain received or in storage and report data to grain company and Canadian Wheat Board
    • Supervise activities of workers who operate equipment to clean and move grain in the elevator and who load trucks and rail cars, or operate equipment themselves to perform these activities
    • Act as a farm supply sales agent for fertilizers, insecticides, and other farm supplies
    • Maintain proper operation of elevator equipment.

Employment requirements

  • Completion of secondary school is usually required.
  • Several years of experience working in a grain elevator are required.
  • A pesticide dispenser's licence is required by licensed grain elevator operators.
  • On-the-job training is provided.
  • Grain elevator operators who sell pesticides require a dealer or vendor licence.

Additional information

  • Progression from grain elevator manager to district manager is possible with experience.

Exclusions

Breakdown summary

Broad occupational category
6 – Sales and Service Occupations
Skill level
B – Occupations usually require college education or apprenticeship training.
Major group
62 – Skilled Sales and Service Occupations
Minor group
623 – Insurance and Real Estate Sales Occupations and Buyers
Version
NOC 2006 Version 1.0