Grain Operations Associate – Travel & Customer Service

Landus; Farnhamville (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Landus in Iowa seeks an Operations Associate specialized in grain operations to safely operate equipment, manage inventories, and support storage and distribution of grain. This role requires travel between locations to assist with operations and housekeeping, with a CDL endorsement requirement where applicable.

The position emphasizes teamwork, safety procedures, and customer service to serve farmer-owners and customers across locations, including potential locomotive training where needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to safely operate equipment and perform physical, hands-on work.
• Willingness to travel between locations to support operations.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to maintain equipment and facilities.
• Comfort working in outdoor and seasonal conditions.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and SOPs.
• Willingness to obtain required training and certifications (e.g., locomotive, NH3).
• Class A CDL with applicable endorsements or ability to obtain one where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all aspects of elevator operations.
• Receive, dry, and unload grain.
• Measure grain inventory weekly and monthly.
• Support grain train loading operations including cleaning and sealing cars.
• Operate locomotive at locations where applicable and obtain required certification.
• Maintain grain conditions by testing temperatures and blending.
• Assist in fertilizer and chemical operations.
• Measure inventory and report to the supervisor.
• Perform equipment and facility maintenance and housekeeping.
• Provide prompt, professional, and courteous customer service.

Skills

Safe equipment operation

Physical work capability

Willingness to travel

Customer service

Teamwork

Safety procedures adherence

Training/certifications willingness

Job description

Landus in Iowa seeks an Operations Associate specialized in grain operations to safely operate equipment, manage inventories, and support storage and distribution of grain. This role requires travel between locations to assist with operations and housekeeping, with a CDL endorsement requirement where applicable.

The position emphasizes teamwork, safety procedures, and customer service to serve farmer-owners and customers across locations, including potential locomotive training where needed.