Hands-On Grain & Feed Operations Trainee

Western Milling; Dalhart, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Milling in Dalhart, TX offers a hands-on 10–12 week internship in grain and feed facility operations. Interns gain exposure to bulk grain handling, feed manufacturing, safety practices, and day-to-day facility operations.

This program acts as a pipeline into the Leadership Development Trainee program and future roles such as Elevator Manager, Site Manager, and Operations Manager, with opportunities to focus on preferred tracks.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a 2-year or 4-year degree in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Business, Operations Management, or a related field.
• No prior full-time work experience required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self‑directed, organized, and eager to learn.
• Comfortable adjusting to shifting schedules and multiple demands.
• Demonstrates a strong safety mindset.
• Genuine interest in exploring a long‑term career in the grain and feed industry.
• Some overnight travel may be required for training or site visits during the internship.

Responsibilities

• Participate in day-to-day facility operations including receiving, storing, transferring, and loading out commodities
• Learn Viserion safety programs and participate in safety meetings and inspections
• Shadow maintenance activities alongside skilled trades and site leadership
• Gain exposure to grain grading, blending, and quality management practices
• Gain exposure to merchandising fundamentals – bids, contracts, and position management
• Support facility reporting and gain a basic understanding of how facility decisions affect operations
• Complete an internship project and end of internship presentation summarizing key learnings
• Other duties as assigned
• Gain exposure to day-to-day feed mill operations including receiving, batching, and load‑out of finished feed
• Learn the basics of feed formulation and quality control

Skills

Strong verbal and written

Self-directed

Organized

Safety mindset

Eager to learn

Education

Pursuing a 2-year or 4-year degree in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Business, Operations Management, or related field

Job description

Western Milling in Dalhart, TX offers a hands-on 10–12 week internship in grain and feed facility operations. Interns gain exposure to bulk grain handling, feed manufacturing, safety practices, and day-to-day facility operations.

This program acts as a pipeline into the Leadership Development Trainee program and future roles such as Elevator Manager, Site Manager, and Operations Manager, with opportunities to focus on preferred tracks.