Lead Grain Operations Specialist

FARMERS CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY; Sioux Center (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Company matches

PTO accrual

Paid Holidays

Company bonus incentive

Excellent health insurance plans

Short & Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Identity Theft Insurance

Clothing Allowance

10% Discount on purchases

Job summary

Farmers Co-Operative Society in Sioux Center, IA is seeking a Lead Grain Operations Specialist to oversee daily grain handling, including receiving, drying, conditioning, and loading, while ensuring safety and quality. You will lead grain handling staff, coordinate workflow during harvest peaks, perform routine equipment maintenance, and maintain OSHA/DOT compliance.

A high school diploma and experience in grain or industrial environments are preferred, with strong mechanical aptitude.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in agriculture, grain operations, or industrial environments.
• Basic mechanical, electrical, or welding skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily receiving, drying, conditioning, and loading of grain.
• Operate and monitor grain handling equipment including conveyors, legs, dryers, and aeration systems.
• Ensure grain quality standards through testing, grading, and storage practices.
• Assist with blending, transferring, and inventory management of grain.
• Load and unload trucks accurately and efficiently.
• Provide day‑to‑day direction and support to grain handling staff.
• Train new employees on safety procedures, equipment operation, and cooperative standards
• Coordinate workflow to maximize efficiency during harvest and shipping.
• Promote and enforce all safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct routine safety checks and ensure proper use of PPE.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA, DOT, and environmental regulations.
• Assist in safety training and meetings.
• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Identify and report needed repairs; assist with troubleshooting mechanical issues.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the facility.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Mechanical curiosity

Agriculture/grain ops experience

Basic mechanical/electrical/welding

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Lead Grain Operations Specialist

Full Time Sioux Center, IA, US

Overall Job Function:

The Lead Grain Operations Specialist is responsible for overseeing daily grain handling operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality service to cooperative patrons. This role combines hands‑on operational work with leadership responsibilities, including coordinating team members, maintaining equipment, and supporting grain quality and inventory management.

Essential Job Functions:

• Oversee daily receiving, drying, conditioning, and loading of grain.
• Operate and monitor grain handling equipment including conveyors, legs, dryers, and aeration systems.
• Ensure grain quality standards are maintained through proper testing, grading, and storage practices.
• Assist with blending, transferring, and inventory management of grain.
• Load and unload trucks accurately and efficiently.
• Provide day‑to‑day direction and support to grain handling staff.
• Train new employees on safety procedures, equipment operation, and cooperative standards
• Coordinate workflow to maximize efficiency during peak seasons (harvest, shipping)
• Serve as the point person in the absence of the Location Manager
• Promote and enforce all safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct routine safety checks and ensure proper use of PPE.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA, DOT, and environmental regulations.
• Assist in safety training and meetings.
• Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Identify and report needed repairs; assist with troubleshooting mechanical issues.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the facility, including grain bins, grounds, and work areas.
• Provide excellent service to patrons delivering or purchasing grain.
• Assist with resolving customer concerns in a professional manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Possesses mechanical skills needed to perform minor maintenance tasks on equipment and buildings around the facility.
• Ability to operate/understand mobile equipment, power tools and hand tools.
• Ability to manage stressful situations.
• High level of customer service.
• Observes safety policy and procedure.
• Work ethic of the highest integrity.
• Commitment to dependability and willingness to work to meet goals and deadlines.

Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• A strong work ethic and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, seasonal environment, especially during harvest.
• Mechanical curiosity and a willingness to learn new equipment and technology.
• Experience in agriculture, grain operations, or industrial environments.
• Basic mechanical, electrical, or welding skills.

• 401k Company matches 50% up to 10%
• PTO accrual after 30 days of employment, 13 days accrual the first year
• Paid Holidays
• Company bonus incentive
• Excellent health insurance plans
• Short & Long-Term Disability provided at no cost to you
• Life Insurance
• Identity Theft Insurance
• Clothing Allowance
• 10% Discount on purchases at the How-To Building Center