Grain Lead

Agtegra Cooperative•Bowdle, SD

About The Position

Agtegra Cooperative is a local agricultural cooperative headquartered in Aberdeen, SD. It is owned by over 7,000 farmers and ranchers, predominantly in North and South Dakota, with a network of over 70 locations and 850 employees. For more information, please visit www.agtegra.com . At Agtegra, our mission is simple: ‘Do something great for my farm and family that nobody else will do. ’ To accomplish this, Agtegra offers diverse career opportunities where employees can grow and work in their local communities.  Your personal and professional needs matter here – which is why we offer a variety of competitive benefits to employees, including healthcare and retirement, generous paid-time-off (PTO), family leave, and a clothing allowance just to name a few.  It’s not just a job at Agtegra – it’s a place where we invite all employees to Start Here. Grow Here . POSITION SUMMARY The Grain Lead assists in coordinating the dumping, binning, and overall handling of grain, operates and manages the dryer to ensure efficient processing, and manages the required programs that support daily grain operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or Associate's degree (A. A.) and 1-5 years related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
Must be 18 years or older.
English proficiency.
Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc., with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including a respirator.
Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)
Ability to work in confined spaces.
Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with employees in all aspects of operations including unloading and loading of grain commodities.
Develop best efficiency practices for our products, machines, and employees.
Ensures bin charts are current and accurate.
Provide updates of bin levels and contents to Location Manager.
Monitors grain quality and ensure various quality grains are stored separately for optimum blending.
Utilize forecasts and software programs while relying on experience to leverage inventory control.
Communicate effectively with all location and grain personnel.
Operates and maintains equipment efficiently, properly, and safely.
Assists in equipment maintenance and repairs and keeps all related records up to date.
Adheres to all safety regulations, requirements, policies and procedures, including OSHA regulations, the vehicle policy and fleet safety program and DOT regulations.
Other duties as assigned.