Grain Elevator Operations Lead: Safety & Inventory

One Degree Ag; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

One Degree Ag in Saint Joseph, MO, is seeking a Grain Elevator Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day elevator operations, supervise seasonal staff, and coordinate workloads for safe and efficient service.

You will manage grain handling activities, inventory, and basic equipment maintenance while supporting merchandising and customer service. Candidates should have industry experience, strong record-keeping, safety focus, and the ability to work extended hours during harvest season.

Qualifications

• Experience with grain elevator operations or related agricultural operations.
• Maintain accurate inventory, maintenance, and operational records.
• Ability to work extended hours during seasonal harvest.
• Basic knowledge of pest control protocols and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily workloads to meet operational needs and deadlines.
• Weigh inbound and outbound grain loads and maintain scale records.
• Track grain inventories by bin and maintain current records.
• Complete monthly physical inventories of grain and other products.
• Oversee basic maintenance and upkeep of grain handling equipment.
• Maintain lubrication schedules and maintenance documentation.
• Develop working knowledge of facility equipment.
• Monitor facility conditions and pest control protocols.
• Enforce safety procedures and oversee safety protocols.
• Maintain organized facility and proper storage of tools at day end.
• Identify repairs and upgrades; submit cost estimates to GM.
• Support merchandising through efficient execution of elevator activities.

Skills

Inventory records

Equipment maintenance

Safety procedures

Microsoft Excel

MS Word

Email

Job description

One Degree Ag in Saint Joseph, MO, is seeking a Grain Elevator Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day elevator operations, supervise seasonal staff, and coordinate workloads for safe and efficient service.

You will manage grain handling activities, inventory, and basic equipment maintenance while supporting merchandising and customer service. Candidates should have industry experience, strong record-keeping, safety focus, and the ability to work extended hours during harvest season.