Elevator Superintendent

Ag Processing Inc a cooperative; Hastings (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits package

100% employer-funded pension plan

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ag Processing Inc a cooperative is seeking a seasoned professional to lead elevator operations in Hastings, Nebraska. This leadership role involves managing grain receiving, drying, and storage processes while ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in agribusiness, a strong track record in team development, and excellent problem-solving skills. The company offers a competitive benefits package, fostering a collaborative culture focused on safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in grain elevator or agribusiness operations.
• Previous supervisory experience in industrial or agricultural settings.
• Strong understanding of grain quality, inventory management, and facility performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead all elevator operations including grain receiving, drying, storage, and shipments.
• Drive safety culture while ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.
• Supervise and develop employees while monitoring operational performance.

Skills

Grain handling

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational abilities

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Grain handling equipment

Testing/grading equipment

Grain drying systems

Job description

What You’ll Do

• Lead all elevator operations including grain receiving, drying, storage, conditioning, and outbound shipments.
• Drive a strong safety culture while ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee grain quality, inventory accuracy, grading processes, and recordkeeping to maintain operational integrity.
• Partner with the Marketing team to coordinate commodity receiving and shipping schedules efficiently.
• Collaborate closely with plant leadership and other facility teams to support seamless operations across departments.
• Ensure scale systems, grading equipment, and material‑handling equipment are maintained and operating efficiently.
• Supervise, coach, train, and develop employees while building a strong, accountable team culture.
• Monitor operational performance, maintenance activities, and key metrics while preparing reports, budgets, and forecasts.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, and overall facility performance.

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years of grain elevator, agribusiness, shipping/receiving, or related operational experience.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in an industrial or agricultural environment.
• Strong understanding of grain handling, grading, drying, storage, and inventory management.
• Experience operating and troubleshooting grain facility equipment and systems, including scales, testing/grading equipment, and grain drying systems.
• Strong problem‑solving, organizational, and decision‑making abilities.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, hands‑on operations environment.

Benefits

• High‑impact leadership role with operational ownership.
• Stable and growing agricultural operation.
• Opportunity to lead and develop a strong team.
• Collaborative culture focused on safety and continuous improvement.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package, which includes a 100% employer‑funded pension plan, 401(k) with company match, health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, long‑term and short‑term disability insurance, health savings account, medical and dependent care flex spending accounts, and paid time off.

Ag Processing Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.