Grain Operations Associate - Legacy Farmers Cooperative - Findlay, OH

FS System; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company is seeking a Grain Operations Associate in Findlay, Ohio, to manage grain handling operations safely while providing excellent customer service. This role involves physical tasks including operating equipment, maintaining good housekeeping practices, and working as part of a team to support local cooperative goals.

Benefits

401K

Health benefits

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• Customer service-focused attitude and ability to work both independently and with a team.
• Comfortable working with grain bins and railcars.
• Ability to operate a forklift/skid steer safely.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily grain handling operations ensuring safety and customer service.
• Learn facilities management and assist in loading trains.
• Perform preventative maintenance and monitor grain dryer safety.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Adaptability

Education

High School Graduate

Job description

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City: Findlay

State: OH

The FS brand represents a standard of excellence for agricultural and energy-related products. It's the people who represent the FS brand that set it apart. As local cooperatives, FS Companies believe it is their responsibility to ensure that our earth, our communities, and businesses perform together, sustainably.FS Companies are committed to ensuring the continued profitability for the company, their owners, and their customers, while enacting to help the environment and greater good.

6566 CR 236 Findlay, OH 45840

JOB POSTING

Position: Grain Operations Associate

Reports to: Grain Branch Manager

Location: West Findlay Grain

Summary/Objective:

• Conduct daily grain handling operations including good housekeeping/safety practices while providing excellent customer service to the cooperative’s patrons.

Requirements:

• Uphold all Legacy Farmers Cooperative’s safety policies
• Complete all orientation/safety/customer service/grain trainings offered by Legacy
• Maintain an attitude that promotes team work and a favorable image of the cooperative
• Provide friendly customer service, and have the ability to work well with others and independently
• Comfortable working and cleaning in, around, and on top of grain bins and railcars
• Learn all location facilities and groundskeeping
• Ability to operate forklift/skid steer safely and proficiently (training provided)
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and reach work above shoulders, dump and load all types of wagons, trailers, etc
• Must have a full range of body motion including bending, squatting and twisting
• Learn to identify poor condition/treated/mixed grain and probe grain truck
• Learn to efficiently assist in loading trains
• Help with preventative maintenance
• Learn grain dryer safety, clean and monitor fuel levels
• Possess good communication skills and also possess flexibility and adaptability in meeting constraints and demands
• Ability to read and follow detailed directions and learn new skills as required

Preferred Experience:

• High school graduate
• Working knowledge of the agriculture industry, grain facility operations including experience handling grain from pit to load out a plus
• Basic computer skills with Agricultural business background/OABA Student Credential
• Ability to help at other Legacy locations as needed on a short-term basis
• Full benefits package offered – 401K, Health benefits, Paid vacation/sick/holidays, plus more!
• No overnight travel
• Standard work week is Monday through Friday; needs of the business may dictate exceptions to this standard, including overtime and weekends as required
• Applicants agree to be drug tested as a condition of employment and will not be hired should he/she fail to produce a negative test

You may visit our website, www.legacyfarmers.com to apply. (Click on Careers and scroll down to “We are Hiring”)

We are an equal opportunity employer, including protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.

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SECURING YOUR FUTURE, ONE BENEFIT AT A TIME.

Our benefits packages aredesigned to support every aspect of our employees’ well-being—from health plans to life insurance, robust retirement plans, and more.We provide benefits that meet their needs today while also ensuring a secure future.

Offerings may include, but are not limited to:

UNITED STATES:

• Fully Funded Pension*
• 401(k) & Employer Match
• HSA & Employer Contributions
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• Identity Protection

*The pension plan is subject to individual company participation. Those who do not participate in the pension plan enjoy a higher 401(k) employer match.

**Some benefits are subject to the hiring company.

CANADA:

• RRSP
• Life Insurance
• Disability

*Benefit eligibility may be dependent on employment type

Nearest Major Market: Lima
Nearest Secondary Market: Findlay
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