Grain Associate

Heritage Cooperative; Upper Sandusky (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Heritage Cooperative is seeking a Grain Associate in Upper Sandusky, OH to perform core grain handling duties and support customer service at the facility. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and teamwork while contributing to efficient grain operations.

As a Grain Associate, you will operate forklifts, assist with maintenance, and ensure accurate records and timely order fulfillment. The position requires endurance, physical fitness, and flexibility to work varied shifts and weather

Qualifications

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Outstanding organizational and time-management skills.
• Fundamental mechanical skills.
• Ability to frequently stand and/or walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to frequently lift heavy objects no more than 50 pounds.
• Ability to occasionally crawl, stoop, kneel, climb, or balance.
• Willingness to work extended hours and weekends when needed.
• Willingness to work various weather elements including cold, heat, wind, rain, etc.

Responsibilities

• Provide Superior Customer Service.
• Highest Standards of Integrity and Trust.
• Being a Good Partner.
• Assist with preventative maintenance on all plant equipment to obtain the maximum efficiency and ensure the longevity of all fixed assets.
• Complete required records and reports.
• Exhibit an energetic and polite attitude throughout all encounters during the workday.
• Fulfill customer orders in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Maintain equipment and facilities in a neat, clean, safe, and environmental sound condition.
• Operate machinery such as a forklift to load out product in an accurate and safe manner.
• Run receiving systems and equipment in a safe and efficient manner to receive product.
• Abide by all safety regulations to ensure safety of oneself, coworkers and customers.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Organizational skills

Mechanical skills

Stand/walk long periods

Lift to 50 pounds

Crawl/stoop/kneel/climb

Extended hours/weekends

Weather elements

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Grain Associate

Full Time Upper Sandusky, OH, US

Heritage Cooperative is always looking for friendly, outgoing, customer-service driven employees. Our people are our greatest asset, and we are constantly thinking outside of the box for new ways to make working at Heritage Cooperative attractive to our current and prospective employees. If you see yourself as a future Seasonal Grain Associate with Heritage Cooperative,

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Outstanding organizational and time-management skills
• Fundamental mechanical skills
• Ability to frequently stand and/or walk for extended periods of time
• Ability to frequently lift heavy objects no more than 50 pounds
• Ability to occasionally crawl, stoop, kneel, climb, or balance
• Willingness to work extended hours and weekends when needed
• Willingness to work various weather elements including cold, heat, wind, rain, etc

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Driver License, with acceptable driving record
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous industry experience

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Serve as a positive representation of Heritage Cooperative’s Core Values

• Provide Superior Customer Service
• Highest Standards of Integrity and Trust
• Being a Good Partner

Assist with preventative maintenance on all plant equipment to obtain the maximum efficiency and ensure the longevity of all fixed assets

Complete required records and reports

Exhibit an energetic and polite attitude throughout all encounters during the workday

Fulfill customer orders in an accurate and timely fashion

Maintain equipment and facilities in a neat, clean, safe, and environmental sound condition

Operate machinery such as a forklift to load out product in an accurate and safe manner

Run receiving systems and equipment in a safe and efficient manner to receive product

Abide by all safety regulations to ensure safety of oneself, coworkers and customers

Other duties as assigned

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

The job description is not intended to cover or describe all tasks, duties and responsibilities the employee may be required to be asked to perform. Heritage Cooperative retains the right to change or add new tasks, duties and responsibilities at any time, with or without notice to the employee.

WORK AUTHORIZATION

Evidence of work authorization upon employment is required in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Completion of USCIS form I-9 will be required in order to verify employment eligibility within 3 business days of the first day of employment.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

Heritage Cooperative provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Heritage Cooperative complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Heritage Cooperative expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Heritage Cooperative’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including termination.