Grain Elevator Operator

Flagler Cooperative Association•Flagler, CO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join our team as a full-time Grain Elevator Operator at Flagler Cooperative Association! Are you ready to step into a dynamic role that not only supports our farming community but also offers a fulfilling career? At Flagler Cooperative Association, you'll not only engage with cutting-edge grain handling technology but also become part of a team committed to serving the Eastern Plains with excellence. Flagler Coop serves the Eastern Plains with essential products and services, including grain, feed, hardware, appliances, and fuel. We are committed to supporting the agricultural producers and rural communities we work with every day. Our team plays a vital role in delivering dependable service, maintaining long‑term customer relationships, and upholding the cooperative values that have guided our organization. At Flagler Coop, employees are valued for their contributions, reliability, and professionalism, with opportunities to grow their skills and build a stable, long‑term career!

Requirements

No prior training or experience necessary!
Problem-solving and interpersonal skills
Ability to accurately perform money, weight, measurement, volume, and distance calculations
Ability to carry out written and oral instructions
Ability to work well with others
Ability to utilize distance, peripheral vision, and depth perception
Ability to stand, walk, reach, climb, and work through interruptions
Ability to work in an environment where you may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, noisy equipment, extreme temperatures, fumes, wetness/humidity, and chemicals
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to work out of the following locations: Flagler, Arriba, Genoa, Hugo, or Limon when needed

Responsibilities

Manage the operations of the grain facility to optimize market share and enhance customer satisfaction.
Oversee cleaning processes to maintain a professional appearance.
Load and unload trucks.
Meticulously record inspections.
Monitor temperature readings for quality control.
Assist clients while balancing equipment maintenance and safety protocols.
Grade incoming grain.
Prepare railcars.

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance options
Vision insurance
MASA medical transport coverage
Short-term disability
Optional dental insurance, with half of your premium paid by the co-op
Group life insurance ($25,000 for full-time employees, $60,000 for managers)
Co-op retirement plan (defined benefit plan) with a 3% employee deduction and 6.74% co-op match - participation is mandatory after 1,000 hours of employment
Voluntary 401(k) plan (after 1 year of employment) with up to a 1% match
Accrued vacation leave
Accrued sick leave
Funeral leave
7 observed holidays