Lead Grain Operations Specialist

Lead Grain Operations Specialist

The Lead Grain Operations Specialist is responsible for overseeing daily grain handling operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality service to cooperative patrons. This role combines hands-on operational work with leadership responsibilities, including coordinating team members, maintaining equipment, and supporting grain quality and inventory management.

Essential Job Functions:

• Oversee daily receiving, drying, conditioning, and loading of grain.
• Operate and monitor grain handling equipment including conveyors, legs, dryers, and aeration systems.
• Ensure grain quality standards are maintained through proper testing, grading, and storage practices.
• Assist with blending, transferring, and inventory management of grain.
• Load and unload trucks accurately and efficiently.
• Provide day-to-day direction and support to grain handling staff.
• Train new employees on safety procedures, equipment operation, and cooperative standards
• Coordinate workflow to maximize efficiency during peak seasons (harvest, shipping)
• Serve as the point person in the absence of the Location Manager
• Promote and enforce all safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct routine safety checks and ensure proper use of PPE.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA, DOT, and environmental regulations.
• Assist in safety training and meetings.
• Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Identify and report needed repairs; assist with troubleshooting mechanical issues.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the facility, including grain bins, grounds, and work areas.
• Provide excellent service to patrons delivering or purchasing grain.
• Assist with resolving customer concerns in a professional manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Possesses mechanical skills needed to perform minor maintenance tasks on equipment and buildings around the facility.
• Ability to operate/understand mobile equipment, power tools and hand tools.
• Ability to manage stressful situations.

Competencies:

• High level of customer service.
• Observes safety policy and procedure.
• Positive Attitude
• Work ethic of the highest integrity.
• Commitment to dependability and willingness to work to meet goals and deadlines.

Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• A strong work ethic and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, seasonal environment, especially during harvest.
• Mechanical curiosity and a willingness to learn new equipment and technology.
• Experience in agriculture, grain operations, or industrial environments.
• Basic mechanical, electrical, or welding skills.

Benefits:

• 401k Company matches 50% up to 10%
• PTO accrual after 30 days of employment, 13 days accrual the first year
• Paid Holidays
• Company bonus incentive
• Excellent health insurance plans
• Dental & Vision available
• Short & Long-Term Disability provided at no cost to you
• Life Insurance
• Identity Theft Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Clothing Allowance
• 10% Discount on purchases at the How-To Building Center
• Shift Differential