Grain Associate

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Full Time Kenton, OH, US

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Ability to safely operate grain handling equipment and machinery after appropriate training.

Ability to safely operate a forklift and other material-handling equipment after completing required training and certification.

Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions, safety procedures, and company policies.

Ability to accurately complete required records, reports, tickets, and documentation.

Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with customers, coworkers, supervisors, and other personnel.

Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a team.

Ability to recognize and report equipment issues, grain quality concerns, and unsafe conditions.

Ability to work flexible and extended hours during peak grain receiving and harvest seasons.

Strong commitment to workplace safety, environmental responsibility, and customer service.

Previous experience in grain handling, grain elevator operations, agriculture, farming, or a cooperative environment.

Previous experience operating grain receiving and handling equipment.

Previous forklift or material-handling experience.

Experience with grain drying aeration, storage, or conditioning systems.

Experience with grain sampling, testing, grading, or quality control.

Basic mechanical or maintenance experience.

Experience in performing preventative maintenance on industrial or agricultural equipment.

Familiarity with grain quality factors such as moisture, temperature, foreign material, and condition.

Previous experience working around grain bins, conveyors, augers, dryers, legs, pits, and other grain handling equipment.

CDL or commercial driving experience preferred, if applicable to assigned duties.

• Serve as a positive representation of Heritage Cooperative’s Core Values o Provide Superior Customer Service
• Highest Standards of Integrity and Trust
• Being a Good Partner

Abide by all company safety policies and applicable safety regulations to ensure the safety of oneself, coworkers, customers, and the public.

Assist with the safe and efficient receiving of grain from producers and customers.

Operate grain receiving systems, conveyors, legs, pits, augers, dryers, scales, and other grain handling equipment as trained and authorized.

Monitor grain receiving systems and equipment to ensure proper operation and promptly report issues or abnormalities.

Assist with grain handling, movement, storage, and transfer between bins, facilities, trucks, railcars, barges, and other designated locations.

Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment to load and unload product in an accurate and safe manner.

Load out grain and other products according to customer orders, shipping instructions, and established procedures.

Verify product, quantity, destination, and load information to ensure customer orders are fulfilled accurately and timely.

Assist with truck, barge, and rail loadout operations as assigned.

Complete required scale tickets, receiving records, loadout documentation, inventory records, inspection forms, and other reports accurately.

Assist with grain sampling, testing, grading, and quality control procedures as trained.

Monitor grain quality and condition and report concerns such as moisture, temperature, foreign material, spoilage, or other quality issues to appropriate Grain Division personnel.

Assist with grain conditioning, drying, aeration, and storage activities as directed.

Assist with preventative…