Grain Superintendent

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Agtegra Cooperative is a local agricultural cooperative headquartered in Aberdeen, SD. It is owned by over 7,000 farmers and ranchers, predominantly in North and South Dakota, with a network of over 70 locations and 850 employees. Agtegra offers diverse career opportunities where employees can grow and work in their local communities. Your personal and professional needs matter here – which is why we offer a variety of competitive benefits to employees, including healthcare and retirement, generous paid‑time‑off (PTO), family leave, and a clothing allowance – just to name a few.

It’s not just a job at Agtegra – it’s a place where we invite all employees to "Start Here. Grow Here."

The Grain Supervisor, also referred to as the Grain Superintendent, coordinates the process of dumping, binning, and maintaining grain and is responsible for much of the documentation associated with maintenance of the various types of equipment used to house grain while in Agtegra's possession.

• Ensures bin charts are current and accurate. Provide periodic updates of bin levels and contents to Location Manager.
• Monitors heat detector for warm spots and corrects issues immediately.
• Monitors grain quality and ensures various quality grains are stored separately for optimum blending.
• Unloads trucks and monitors grain to ensure grain type is consistent throughout.
• Communicates with Scale Operator to determine grain quality.
• Blends grain accordingly to receive the highest market price possible.
• Loads out railcars and trucks according to the weights and grades destination expects.
• Ensures dust levels meet OSHA standards.
• Operates equipment efficiently, properly, and safely.
• Assists in equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Keeps all maintenance records up to date.
• Coach and motivate team members to meet performance standards through coaching, feedback, goal setting, communicating and maintaining fair and consistent application of policies and practices.
• Provides leadership in managing team performance, including setting measurable goals, tracking metrics, and holding employees accountable.
• Adheres to all safety regulations, requirements, policies and procedures, including OSHA regulations, the vehicle policy and fleet safety program and DOT regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Associate degree (A.
  
  A.) and 6 months – 1 year related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• English Proficiency.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA, EPA and policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with individuals within and outside the organization.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and internet.
• Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50 lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc., with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including a respirator.
• Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above).
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, or different shifts as needed.

• CDL.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; talk or hear and taste or smell.

The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 lbs, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs and…