Grain Operations Specialist

Centerra Co-Op; Andover Township (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Centerra Co-op in Ohio is seeking a Grain Operations Specialist to join our team. You will work under the Grain Operations Manager, taking pride in safe, efficient handling of grain and equipment, while delivering excellent service to our customers.

This role emphasizes physical tasks, teamwork, and adherence to licensing and safety standards; you will collaborate with colleagues to grade, sample, store grain, and ship/receive commodities as needed, with opportunities to cross-train in other

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to stand and lift up to 50 pounds as part of daily tasks.
• Commitment to safety and accuracy in handling grain processes.

Responsibilities

• Safety is the first priority.
• Grade, sample, and store grain delivered by customers after proper training.
• Maintain grain grading license.
• Work with team to ship and receive grain commodities.
• During peak seasons, may perform temporary duties in other departments to maintain service levels.

Skills

Physical stamina

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Reports to: Grain Operations Manager

Position Objective: The Grain Operations Specialist takes individuals who take pride and ownership in their work and are conscientious, enjoy physical work, driven to interact with others, respond positive to pressure and have an internal drive to take care of our customers.

About us: Centerra Co-op is a challenging environment surrounded by teammates that want the best for our customers. Our work environment includes flexibility of daily tasks, locations and interaction with teammates. Employees are encouraged every day and ask questions to improve the workplace. Our customers drive our business, and we work shoulder to shoulder with them to improve their operation as they define success.

Occupation Specific Tasks

• Safety is the first priority
• Ability to grade grain, sample grain and store grain delivered by customers after being properly trained
• Maintain grain grading license
• Work with team to ship and receive grain commodities
• During peak business seasons or times of increased demand, this role may be assigned temporary duties in other departments. Such cross‑department support is essential to maintaining service levels and ensuring smooth company operations

Physical Demands

• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb and balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell.
• The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Education: High School Graduate or equivalent.

As an Equal Opportunity and Affiliation Occupation, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Centerra Co-op is a drug‑free workplace.

Centerra supports teammates that are curious, humble and committed.