Grain Operations & Equipment Specialist

Operative; Waverly (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Frontier Cooperative in Nebraska is seeking team members for grain operations, anhydrous ammonia handling, equipment maintenance, customer service, and grounds work across our facilities. Join a team that values safety and community service.

Responsibilities include operating weigh scales, elevators, loaders and conveyors; inspecting grain moisture; loading/unloading trucks and rail cars; performing routine maintenance; assisting customers and maintaining clean, safe work areas in compliance

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.
• Safely fill nurse tanks to a maximum of 85% capacity; monitor gauges and weigh filled tanks.
• Record outgoing and returning tank weights.
• Inspect and repair valves, tires, signage, hitches, u-joints, bearings, and pop-offs.
• Keep tanks clean and report safety concerns or major mechanical issues to a supervisor.
• 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 escalate 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

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Elevators

Scales

Skid-steer

Auger

Forklift

Track mobile

Farm tractors

Job description

Frontier Cooperative in Nebraska is seeking team members for grain operations, anhydrous ammonia handling, equipment maintenance, customer service, and grounds work across our facilities. Join a team that values safety and community service.

Responsibilities include operating weigh scales, elevators, loaders and conveyors; inspecting grain moisture; loading/unloading trucks and rail cars; performing routine maintenance; assisting customers and maintaining clean, safe work areas in compliance