GRAIN OPERATIONS

UNITED COOPERATIVE•Town of Beaver Dam, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Support the cooperative’s grain division by completing daily tasks assigned by the Location Manager. Provide excellent customer service and perform duties with a safety-first mindset. Safely load and unload trucks carrying incoming and outgoing commodities, and seasonally assist with agronomy operations. The role operates in an outdoor environment with exposure to grain dust, weather elements, and heavy truck and machinery activity. The employee must be able to work in confined spaces, climb ladders, handle heights, and work in all weather conditions. Regular physical activities include standing, walking, reaching, climbing, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

Be safety-minded and willing to learn.
Have excellent people skills and the ability to collaborate with a team.
Be able to multitask in a fast-moving environment.
Be able to work long hours and weekends during busy grain and agronomy seasons.
Be able to work in confined spaces, climb ladders, handle heights, and work in all weather conditions.
Be able to regularly stand, walk, reach, climb, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Provide courteous, helpful, and knowledgeable customer service.
Unload, load, and transfer grain and grain products, including truck operations.
Safely and regularly operate skid loaders and forklifts.
Operate grain-handling equipment, including scales, moisture meters, and dryers.
Monitor equipment condition, participate in facility and equipment maintenance, and notify management of needed repairs or equipment concerns.
Understand the proper operation of conveyance equipment used to ship, receive, and transfer grain and grain products, as well as its associated safety systems.
Maintain cleanliness and orderliness in grain-handling areas and other plant areas as delegated by the Location Manager.
Work safely in accordance with company policies, procedures, and governmental regulations, and participate fully in company safety programs.
Participate as an involved and engaged team member while being willing to act and think independently.
Seasonally assist with agronomy operations.
Perform other duties as assigned.