Emptying The Ironwood 885 Pellet Hopper

[fkrall]

Anybody have a hands-off way to empty the Ironwood 885 pellet hopper? The rear leg and/or wheel gets in the way of every container I've tried, requiring me to hold the container against the hopper with one hand while nudging the pellets with the other. Awkward. Not as important as World Peace, but I'd love to find a container that'll catch the pellets hands-off while I direct them independently to the chute.

[bbqLuv]

Same with my Timberline 850. I just live with it, sometimes I get a little help. But I don't change pellets very often. The last time I emptied the hopper I scooped the pellets out and used the chute for the last few pellets. That works.
I use Traeger gourmet pellets as they are good for everything. Of course, having said that I do have a bag of Hickory under the bed to keep dry.

[fkrall]

That may be the only answer. I removed the screen so I could, and do, scoop as well. I was hoping for a magic bullet, but no cigar.

[bbqLuv]

I forgot to mention I removed the screen during setup and assembly. I mean the auger moves so slow I don't think it is a danger for me and mine.