Kelley Bean is a family- and employee-owned company that has been a trusted name in dry edible beans since 1927. They are rooted in integrity, long-term relationships, and a deep commitment to growers, employees, and customers. With locations across seven states, Kelley Bean proudly sources 100% of their beans from U.S. farmers and stays closely connected by walking fields alongside their partners. Their focus on food safety, quality, and innovation is backed by advanced processing technology, rigorous seed research, and third party-audited facilities.

We are hiring a Lead Elevator Operator at our edible dry bean elevator in Terry, MT. In this hands-on role, you’ll lead a small but impactful team of one full-time employee and two seasonal staff during harvest and shipping. You’ll work closely with the Regional Manager to oversee all aspects of plant operations, including scheduling, production, grading beans, maintenance, and ensuring both employee and food safety. You’ll also have the opportunity to work directly with growers when picking up seed or delivering beans, building strong relationships along the way.

If you are mechanically inclined, with excellent organizational and time management skills, we encourage you to apply. This is a hands-on, position with tremendous opportunity for growth!

We offer a competitive salary, health/dental/vision/life insurance, retirement plan, PTO, and bonus potential.

What you will do....

Lead and supervise a small team, including one full-time and seasonal employees during harvest and shipping seasons

Oversee day-to-day plant operations such as scheduling, production, quality control, and maintenance

Collaborate with the Regional Manager to meet production goals and maximize plant efficiency

Inspect, sort, and grade beans according to established quality standards and customer specifications

Set schedules and maintain records for preventative maintenance for all equipment and systems

Ensure compliance with employee safety and food safety standards by attending monthly safety meetings

Manage receiving, storage, cleaning, and shipping of dry beans to meet customer and grower requirements

Work directly with growers during seed pickup and bean delivery, providing excellent service and support

Monitor inventory levels and maintain accurate records of product movement and storage

Implement and uphold good manufacturing practices (GMPs) and support HACCP or related food safety programs

Develop and maintain cohesiveness and teamwork of key personnel to accomplish goals, and share those goals with employees and encourage engagement

Identify process improvements to enhance quality, reduce downtime, and maintain operational consistency

What you will bring...

Mechanically inclined with the ability to troubleshoot, maintain, and coordinate repairs on plant equipment

Experience managing production schedules, quality control, and operational efficiency

Ability to uphold and enforce safety standards for both employees and food products

Problem-solving mindset with the ability to adapt during busy harvest and shipping seasons

Knowledge of agricultural operations or food processing is a plus

Food safety knowledge and/or experience with HACCP, GMPs, or related programs preferred, but not required

Kelley Bean Company

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