Seasonal Grain Handler & Inventory Associate

Cooperative Farmers Elevator; Hawarden (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooperative Farmers Elevator is seeking hands‑on team members for a seasonal role in Hawarden, IA, working from September through mid‑November. You will assist with grain handling, loading and unloading, and help maintain grain quality while supporting fertilizer operations.

Responsibilities include routine equipment maintenance, dust‑control housekeeping, and accurate measurement of grain inventory. A valid driver's license and strong customer service skills are required for this frontline role.

Qualifications

• Basic grain handling, loading and unloading tasks.
• Maintain grain quality.
• Keep dust levels in check with housekeeping.
• Assist with fertilizer loading/unloading.
• Perform equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Measure and track grain inventory.
• Dump grain when required.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic grain handling, loading and unloading.
• Maintain grain quality and monitor for contamination.
• Keep dust levels controlled through housekeeping.
• Perform maintenance/repairs to equipment and basic mechanical tasks.
• Measure and track grain inventory regularly.
• Dump grain as needed and assist with fertilizer loading/unloading.

Skills

Grain handling

Loading & unloading

Inventory tracking

Equipment maintenance

Dust control

Customer service

Verbal communication

Job description

Cooperative Farmers Elevator is seeking hands‑on team members for a seasonal role in Hawarden, IA, working from September through mid‑November. You will assist with grain handling, loading and unloading, and help maintain grain quality while supporting fertilizer operations.

Responsibilities include routine equipment maintenance, dust‑control housekeeping, and accurate measurement of grain inventory. A valid driver's license and strong customer service skills are required for this frontline role.