Grain & Equipment Operations Associate

Operative; Greenwood (NE); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Paid time off

Uniform allowance

Wellness program

Sign-on bonus

Referral bonus

Job summary

Frontier Cooperative in Nebraska is seeking a full-time grain operations associate to ensure quality grain handling, storage, and loading processes. You will operate scales and equipment, monitor moisture, and address quality issues.

Responsibilities include routine maintenance of vehicles and machinery, assisting customers, stocking shelves, and ensuring safety compliance with OSHA standards. A high school diploma and agribusiness background are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; agriculture-related background preferred.
• 2+ years of agricultural experience preferred.
• Ability to operate elevators, scales, skid-steer, auger, forklift, track mobile, and farm tractors.
• Strong customer service and basic math skills.
• Knowledge of OSHA, state, and federal safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate weigh scales, grain probes, elevator legs, conveyors, distributors, and dust collectors.
• Examine grain samples for moisture, contamination, and overall quality.
• Load and unload grain trucks and rail cars; monitor grain flow and bin capacity.
• Maintain grain quality during storage by managing aeration fans and monitoring for mold or insects.
• Move or blend grain as needed to address quality issues.
• Sweep bins and clean boot-pits regularly to meet OSHA standards.
• Assemble and dismantle flat grain storage structures including bunkers and aeration tubes.
• Operate augers and skid-steer loaders to move grain in and out of flat storage.
• Perform routine maintenance on vehicles, machinery, and elevator equipment.
• Change oil and filters; fix tires; replace bearings, brakes, belts, bulbs, fuses, wipers, and hydraulic hoses.
• Perform preventive maintenance on dryer fans and elevator structures.
• Keep all equipment clean inside and out to promote safety and a positive company image.
• Greet customers promptly, listen to their needs, and resolve issues or elevate to a supervisor.
• Assist customers loading products and secure loads for safe transit.
• Stock and rotate shelves, maintain proper product storage, and assist with inventory counts.
• Mow, weed whip, spray weeds, remove snow, and grade rocked driveways.
• Follow all company safety standards and comply with OSHA, state, and federal regulations.

Skills

Customer service

Basic math

OSHA knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Agriculture background

Tools

Elevator equipment

Scales

Skid-steer

Auger

Forklift

Track mobile

Farm tractors

Job description

Frontier Cooperative in Nebraska is seeking a full-time grain operations associate to ensure quality grain handling, storage, and loading processes. You will operate scales and equipment, monitor moisture, and address quality issues.

Responsibilities include routine maintenance of vehicles and machinery, assisting customers, stocking shelves, and ensuring safety compliance with OSHA standards. A high school diploma and agribusiness background are preferred.