Grain Operations Worker

The Andersons, Inc. • Riverdale, NE

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Grain Operations Worker role supports daily grain operations through hands‑on involvement in receiving, inspection, storage, and loading of corn and wheat across a large agricultural facility. This position includes unloading trucks, operating rail and locomotive equipment, running PLC systems for rail shed operations, and supporting extended unloading and loading activities during harvest seasons. Employees work across multiple areas of the site and are responsible for ongoing facility housekeeping and upkeep, including cleaning bins, pits, and equipment to maintain safe and efficient operations. A strong safety mindset is essential, as this role requires attention to detail, following procedures, and working proactively to support safe grain movement. This position is well suited for motivated individuals with a farm, construction, or general labor background who are willing to learn, work as part of a team, and flex their schedule during peak harvest periods.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• 1-2 years’ relevant experience required
• Has developed skills through formal training or considerable work experience
• Works within established procedures
• Completes work with a moderate degree of supervision
• Customer Focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• Values Differences - Recognizes the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
• Optimizes Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Instills Trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty. Integrity and authenticity
• Ensures Accountability - Holding self and others accountable for meeting commitments
• Being Resilient - Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations
• Strong safety mindset is essential
• Attention to detail
• Following procedures
• Working proactively to support safe grain movement
• Willing to learn
• Work as part of a team
• Flex their schedule during peak harvest periods

Nice To Haves

• Farm background
• Construction background
• General labor background

Responsibilities

• Perform at least six tasks in the operations area contributing to customer service, grain conditioning and general facility upkeep
• Operate various types of mobile equipment
• Unloading trucks
• Operating rail and locomotive equipment
• Running PLC systems for rail shed operations
• Supporting extended unloading and loading activities during harvest seasons
• Ongoing facility housekeeping and upkeep, including cleaning bins, pits, and equipment to maintain safe and efficient operations

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Potential bonus incentives
• Paid Time Off including Accrued Vacation, Floating Holidays, Sick Time, and more
• 401(k) with up to 4% company matching with immediate vesting
• Medical, Dental, and Vision prescription insurances
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED