Grain Operations Specialist: Fast-Paced Impact

FARMERS CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY; Melvin (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Company matches

PTO accrual after 30 days of work

Paid Holidays

Company bonus incentive

Health insurance plans

Dental & Vision

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Identity Theft Insurance

Accident Insurance

Clothing Allowance

Discount at How-To Building Center

Shift Differential

Job summary

FARMERS CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY in Melvin, IA seeks a Grain Operations Specialist to manage and optimize grain handling activities. The role involves operating drying, storage, and outbound loading processes, ensuring grain quality, and coordinating with truck transport to support a fast-paced harvest season.

You will inspect and maintain equipment, work with conveyors and grain dryers, and uphold safety standards to protect team members and sustain efficient operations in a demanding agricultural

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in agriculture, grain operations, or industrial environments.
• Basic mechanical, electrical, or welding skills.
• CDL or the desire to earn one.

Responsibilities

• Operate grain handling equipment from receiving and drying to storage and outbound loading.
• Monitor grain quality and adjust processes to meet standards.
• Move grain safely through the system by truck (no rail).
• Inspect equipment daily and perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Work with conveyors, bucket elevators, grain dryers, and other machinery.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and efficient facility and follow safety practices.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Equipment operation

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CDL

Job description

FARMERS CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY in Melvin, IA seeks a Grain Operations Specialist to manage and optimize grain handling activities. The role involves operating drying, storage, and outbound loading processes, ensuring grain quality, and coordinating with truck transport to support a fast-paced harvest season.

You will inspect and maintain equipment, work with conveyors and grain dryers, and uphold safety standards to protect team members and sustain efficient operations in a demanding agricultural