Grain Handling Operator — Safe, Local Coop (Year‑Round)

ContractManagementCrossing; Hayti (SD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Retirement pension plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Clothing allowance

Job summary

A local agricultural cooperative in South Dakota seeks a Full-Time Grain Handling Operator for safe and efficient grain operations, including receiving, conditioning, storage, and shipment. Ideal candidates are safety-focused, mechanically inclined, and able to work in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include operating equipment, monitoring quality, and providing customer service. Benefits include competitive pay, a retirement plan, and health insurance. This role requires physical strength and the ability to work under various seasonal conditions.

Qualifications

• Previous agricultural or grain handling experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to work extended hours during harvest and peak seasons.
• Ability to work in dusty, hot, cold, and outdoor conditions.

Responsibilities

• Receive inbound grain from producers and commercial haulers.
• Operate grain handling equipment including conveyors, legs, dryers, and augers.
• Follow all company safety policies and OSHA standards.

Skills

Basic mechanical aptitude

Strong attention to safety and detail

Ability to operate loaders, tractors, skid steers, and other equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

A local agricultural cooperative in South Dakota seeks a Full-Time Grain Handling Operator for safe and efficient grain operations, including receiving, conditioning, storage, and shipment. Ideal candidates are safety-focused, mechanically inclined, and able to work in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include operating equipment, monitoring quality, and providing customer service. Benefits include competitive pay, a retirement plan, and health insurance. This role requires physical strength and the ability to work under various seasonal conditions.