Grain Operations Specialist

Operative; Schuyler (NE); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

401(k) with traditional and Roth

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

FSA/HSA spending accounts

Paid time off

Uniform & boot allowances

Wellness program

Sign-on & referral bonuses

Job summary

Frontier Cooperative in Nebraska seeks a hands-on grain operations worker to manage weighing, loading, unloading, and blending grain while maintaining quality and safety. You’ll handle storage, aeration, and mold inspections, using conveyors, augers, and loaders within a team-focused setting.

This role emphasizes reliability, basic math skills, OSHA safety compliance, and strong customer service as you support farmers and the cooperative’s day-to-day logistics and customer needs.

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
• 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 elevate 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

Job description

Frontier Cooperative in Nebraska seeks a hands-on grain operations worker to manage weighing, loading, unloading, and blending grain while maintaining quality and safety. You’ll handle storage, aeration, and mold inspections, using conveyors, augers, and loaders within a team-focused setting.

This role emphasizes reliability, basic math skills, OSHA safety compliance, and strong customer service as you support farmers and the cooperative’s day-to-day logistics and customer needs.