Grain Operations

Central United Cooperative•Buffalo Lake, MN

About The Position

The Grain Operations role handles incoming and outgoing grain, including unloading and loading trucks, weighing and testing grain, loading train shuttle cars, and transporting grain from farms or making local deliveries. The position also helps maintain grain facilities, yards, and grain-handling equipment; monitors grain inventory quality; follows applicable safety regulations; and provides customer service to patrons. The employee may assist other departments and cooperative locations, and management may assign additional duties.

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 the 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.
Ability to lift 75 pounds and climb ladders, rail cars, stairs, and bins.
May be required to work in confined spaces.
Must be able to work in grain dust and inclement weather and perform all physical requirements of the position.

Nice To Haves

Agriculture background preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Unload and load trucks with incoming and outgoing grain.
Weigh, sample, and test grain for quality.
Help maintain and keep grain facilities and yards clean and orderly.
Notify the supervisor of safety concerns.
Load train shuttle cars.
Transport grain from farms and make local grain deliveries as requested by the supervisor.
Follow OSHA, state, and federal safety regulations.
Monitor and maintain the quality of grain inventory.
Perform general maintenance on grain-handling equipment.
Provide excellent customer service and assist patrons.
Assist other departments and cooperative locations as needed.
Perform additional duties assigned by management.