Grain Operations Supervisor

NEW Cooperative, Inc; Red Oak (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cooperative in the agriculture sector is seeking a Grain Operations Supervisor in Red Oak, IA. This role involves overseeing grain quality, guiding safety practices, and supervising grain operations. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills, a dedication to customer service, and the ability to maintain high safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed and insurable to drive.
• Ability to obtain a Class A CDL with tanker and HazMat endorsement.
• 1-3 months of related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direction on safety practices and awareness.
• Develop understanding of grain blending and quality standards.
• Ensure cleanliness of equipment and work area.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Safety Awareness

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer Skills

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Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Include but are not limited to the following:

Administration

• Provides direction on safety practices and awareness of established safety needs as defined by safety staff.
• Assists manager with openings by evaluating and interviewing potential candidates.
• Coaches and trains new employees hired to the Grain Operations team.
• Reviews inventory reconciliations with location manager when presented with inconsistencies.
• Maintains awareness and compliance with all regulatory and compliance requirements.
  
  

Grain Standards/Quality

• Develop an understanding and ability to blend grain to optimal grade factors utilizing the working knowledge of the grain inventory.
• Ensure that all grain quality meets the expected quality standards and is maintained.
• Maintain communication with all people concerned regarding grain quality and inventory.
• Loadout of grain to trucks at correct weights and grade.
  
  

Operations

• Receiving of grain including unloading and elevation.
• Assist in other areas of the location as needed including but not limited to:
• Operation of fertilizer tender truck
• Application of crop protection products, dry and liquid fertilizer, and lime.
• Fill and transport of NH3 product and equipment.
• Loading and unloading products from vehicles based on work orders.
• Safely operate forklift/loader to move grain, seed, chemical, fertilizer, etc.
  

Record-keeping

• Develop an understanding of all bin or storage locations and maintain records of grain inventory in each (i.e., wet/dry corn, wet/dry beans)
• Accountable for all-grain equipment maintenance and record-keeping.
  
  

Maintenance

• Ensure that the work area, equipment, and vehicles are all neat, clean, and well maintained.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment to promote a positive company image.
• Position/maintain quality of grain for mill usage/grind.
• Light preventative maintenance.
• Responsible for all housekeeping and cleaning duties on a grain facility.
• Remain in complete compliance with Spill Prevention Rule for mineral oil handling (SPCC).
  
  

Other

• Use all tools, equipment, and vehicles carefully and for their intended use.
• Works extended hours as requested by supervisor to ensure good customer service in busy season.
  
  

Basic Employment Expectations

Safety

• Performs work safely and uses the appropriate PPE.
• Checks the work area for hazards and corrects/reports unsafe conditions.
• Consider the safety of oneself, and other employees, and customers.
• Follows all safety protocols and seeks advice from supervisor when uncertain.
  
  

Communication

• Maintains open communication and cooperates with supervisors, departments, and fellow employees.
• Communicate with supervisors and others immediately when unexpected problems cause absence, lateness, or the need to leave early.
  
  

Accountability & Professionalism

• Abides by policies set forth in the employee policy manual.
• Carries a fair share of the workload.
• Promotes NEW Cooperative through positive, friendly, and professional interactions.
• Is punctual, follows directives, and works in an efficient and timely manner; accepts personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of the work.
• Understands that satisfactory attendance is essential to the efficient operation of the work environment.
  
  

Customer Service

• Continually works to satisfy customers to address questions/concerns through effective communication, solving problems, responding to questions, and managing their expectations.
  
  

Personal/Professional Development

• Establishes personal performance goals and works toward these goals.
• Continually upgrades and demonstrates knowledge of the job.
  
  

Qualifications & Requirements

• Must be licensed and insurable to drive.
• Must have or the ability to obtain a Class A CDL (Commercial Driver s License) with tanker and HazMat endorsement.
• Must be able to pass a D.O.T. physical every 2 years at a minimum as required by law.
• High school diploma or GED with 1-3 months of related experience.
• An understanding of the importance of providing very high levels of customer service and a great interest in serving in the agricultural industry.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Understand the seasonality of the farm supply business and the in-season time commitment.
• Must be able to interact and effectively communicate with customers and individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Possesses good computer skills, problem solving capabilities, understanding of the operational processes, and self-motivation.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Agriculture, Construction, Mining Machinery Manufacturing

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