Grain Operations Specialist

Centerra-Co--o; Andover Township (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Centerra-Co--o is seeking a Grain Operations Specialist in Andover Township, Ohio. The role involves grading and storing grain, maintaining a grading license, and ensuring safety during operations. Candidates must be high school graduates and capable of handling physical tasks, including lifting up to 50 pounds. The work environment is dynamic, requiring teamwork and cross-department support during busy seasons. This position is crucial for maintaining excellent service to customers in the agricultural sector.

Qualifications

• Must be able to grade, sample, and properly store grain.
• Ability to maintain grain grading license.
• Physical capability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Priority on safety in all operations.
• Work with the team to ship and receive grain commodities.
• Assist in other departments during peak seasons.

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

Job description

Grain Operations Specialist

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 storage of 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 physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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 work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is typically noisy and may be hot, cold, or dusty.

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

As an Equal Opportunity and Anti‑Discrimination Employer, 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.