Grain Operations Manager

MKC•Sterling, KS

7d•$60,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Directs all operations, maintenance, cleanliness, and product quality control for grain elevator along with sales of feed, petroleum and assist Agronomy Manager with seed and anhydrous Ammonia sales. Supervises all full and part time employees to accomplish these responsibilities. Responsible to weigh all incoming and outgoing grain trucks, make grain settlements with customers. Perform duties in a manner that will optimize the cooperative’s efficiency, help achieve the cooperative’s mission and goals, and result in outstanding customer service. This employee will maintain a positive attitude that promotes team work within the entire cooperative and a favorable image of the cooperative. Completes special projects as assigned by area manager.

Requirements

Operational knowledge of the properties of corn, wheat, beans, milo, and sunflowers.
Operational knowledge of Point of Sale and Point of Scale software.
Must be accurate and detail-oriented.
Ability to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.
Operational knowledge of all machinery in elevator.
Ability to make minor repairs and conduct scheduled maintenance on all equipment.
Good working knowledge of seed, feed, petroleum and ammonia.
Computer and data entry skills.
Be able to obtain and retain a class 7B grain fumigation license.
Obtain and retain a class A CDL with Haz Mat endorsement.
Strive to exceed customer expectations at each transaction.
Ability to read, interpret, and apply common scientific, technical, and legal journals.
Ability to respond cordially to inquiries or complaints of customers, co-workers, or regulatory agencies.
Ability to write and log information, produce reports, and verbally communicate information to location manager.
Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
Frequently required to taste or smell.
Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Eye protection is required in restricted areas.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree in a related agricultural field

Responsibilities

Perform bookkeeping functions for grain transactions, including input of grain tickets, reconciliation of grain accounts, grain transfers, writing grain contracts, writing grain settlement checks, and filing grain settlement paperwork.
Run the scale, probe grain trucks, test the grain, place an inspection grade on all incoming and outgoing grain shipments, and input necessary information into the Point of Sale system.
Perform Ag-trax accounting.
Enter invoices, produce billings, and set up new accounts.
Prepare sales invoices for products and services sold.
Greet customers promptly and courteously, answer the phone, assist customers with loading and unloading, and work with customers to resolve problems.
Attend product, merchandising, and cooperative meetings.
Receive and ship grain efficiently.
Maintain the grain in the elevator to the highest standard of quality.
Blend all grains as necessary when shipping out.
Provide grain drying services, grading and testing grain before and after the operation.
Observe OSHA, state, and federal safety regulations; maintain equipment and facilities regularly; and follow housekeeping standards.
Conduct monthly safety training classes with staff.
Maintain all grain handling equipment in the highest possible operating condition.
Grow customer base by enhancing customer profitability and ensuring no product problems result from services provided.
Supervise all full and part-time employees, train them in elevator operations, and advise the area manager on discipline and performance issues.
Bill accurately and clearly communicate delivery details.
Enforce the cooperative credit policy.
Maintain inventory and transfer inventory as needed.