Food Operations Worker

The Andersons; Nebraska; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Andersons, Inc. in Fairmont, NE is seeking a Food Operations Worker to perform grain receiving, storage, cleaning, packaging and shipping tasks. You will operate mobile equipment and uphold food safety and quality standards.

This full-time role requires a High School Diploma or GED and 1–2 years of relevant experience. You will join a safety‑driven team that emphasizes continuous improvement and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 1–2 years of relevant experience preferred
• Ability to adhere to food safety policies and procedures

Responsibilities

• Perform food grain operations tasks including general facility upkeep, sampling for quality, and packaging.
• Operate forklift, bobcat, or payloader as required.
• Maintain knowledge and adherence to all food safety policies and procedures; promote safety and quality of products.
• Participate in required food safety and quality meetings and training.
• Identify and report any food safety or quality issues to management promptly.

Skills

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Bobcat

Payloader

Job description

Food Operations Worker### Food Operations WorkerApply: Fairmont, NE: Full time: Posted Today: R12608As a North American leader in agribusiness and renewable fuels, The Andersons operates in a unique space, bringing together agriculture, energy, and global markets. From the farm to customers around the world, we help move food, feed, and fuel where it’s needed most. Our business spans the full value chain, which means the work we do directly supports farmers, customers, and communities every day. Whether it’s helping producers succeed, delivering essential products, or advancing more sustainable energy solutions, our impact is both local and global. What truly sets us apart is how we work together. We are a performance-driven, people-powered organization where employees are owners, sharing in our success and helping shape our future. We invest in our team through development opportunities, meaningful career paths, and a culture that encourages growth, collaboration, and continuous improvement. At the core of everything we do is our Statement of Principles. We are committed to providing extraordinary service to our customers, helping our employees improve, supporting our communities, and increasing the value of the company for our shareholders.****Position Overview****This position is responsible for performing operations tasks involving the receiving, storage, cleaning, packaging and shipping of grain.****Key Responsibilities***** Perform assigned food grain operations tasks including but not limited to general facility upkeep, sampling for quality, and packaging.* Operate various types of mobile equipment such as a forklift, bobcat, or payloader.* Maintain a good working knowledge and adherence to all food safety policies and procedures.* Perform all tasks in a fashion that promotes the safety and quality of our products.* Actively participate in all required food safety and quality related meetings and training events.* Identify and report all food safety and quality issues to management immediately.****What is expected of you and others at this level***** Has developed skills through formal training or considerable work experience* Works within established procedures* Completes work with a moderate degree of supervision****Minimum** Qualifications & Skills*** High School Diploma or GED equivalent required* 1-2 years’ relevant experience required*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It does not include all responsibilities and skills required of the job and may be changed at any time. All responsibilities must be completed in compliance with all safety protocols, policies, procedures and consistent with the spirit and philosophy of The Andersons’ Statement of Principles.***Disclaimer:** ***The Andersons, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer** and welcomes all qualified applicants. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and consider candidates without regard to any status protected by law, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.* *We also prioritize a safe and healthy workplace. **The Company maintains a drug-free work environment** and may require drug, alcohol, and/or medical testing depending on the role.* *To ensure a consistent hiring process, The Andersons, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies that do not have a formal agreement in place and is not responsible for any related fees.* *Finally, we want to help you stay informed and safe during your job search. Please note that The Andersons only uses company email addresses, which contain “@andersonsinc.com” or\"@theandersons.com\", to communicate with candidates via email. If you are contacted by someone about an open job at The Andersons, please verify the domain of the sender’s email address. If something seems unusual, we encourage you to verify communications and report any concerns through* *[e-mail]*