Grain Operations
About The Position
The Grain Operations role handles grain receiving, shipping, quality, inventory, facility upkeep, and customer service. The position includes unloading and loading trucks, loading train shuttle cars, transporting grain from farms, and making local grain deliveries as requested by a supervisor. It also assists with maintaining grain facilities, yards, and handling equipment, while supporting other departments and cooperative locations as needed. Additional duties may be assigned by management. The role requires compliance with OSHA, state, and federal safety regulations, along with monitoring grain inventory quality and reporting safety concerns to a supervisor. Physical work may include lifting, climbing, working in confined spaces, and working in grain dust or inclement weather.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Must have or be able to obtain a Class A CDL with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements and be an insurable driver.
- Must pass a DOT-required physical and related drug test.
- Ability to operate tractors, semis, grain trucks, loaders, and conveyors.
- Availability to work extended hours during peak seasons.
- Computer and data entry skills.
- Ability to follow directions and communicate effectively with others.
- Ability to lift 75 pounds, climb ladders and/or rail cars, stairs, and bins.
- Must be able to perform all physical requirements of the position.
Nice To Haves
- Agriculture background preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Unload and load trucks to handle incoming and outgoing grain.
- Weigh, sample, and test grain for quality purposes.
- Assist with general maintenance and housekeeping of grain facilities and yards, and notify a supervisor of safety concerns.
- Load train shuttle cars.
- Transport grain off farms and complete local grain deliveries as requested by a supervisor.
- Observe OSHA, state, and federal safety regulations.
- Monitor and maintain the quality of grain inventory.
- Perform general maintenance of grain handling equipment.
- Provide excellent customer service and assist patrons.
- Assist other departments and cooperative locations as needed.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by management.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
