Seasonal Grain Operations

Central United Coop; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Central United Coop in Minnesota is seeking a hands-on grain operations associate responsible for unloading/loading grain, weighing and testing quality, and maintaining facility cleanliness. You will load train shuttle cars, make local deliveries, and ensure safety regulations are followed as part of a cooperative team.

The role requires a high school diploma, with CDL tanker/hazmat endorsements preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required or preferred.
• Class A CDL with tanker & hazmat endorsements preferred but not required.
• Must be able to pass DOT physical and drug test, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Handle incoming/outgoing grain by unloading/loading trucks.
• Weigh, sample, and test grain for quality purposes.
• Assist in maintenance and housekeeping of grain facilities and yards; notify supervisor of safety concerns.
• Load train shuttle cars.
• Transport grain to farms and complete local deliveries as requested by supervisor.
• Observe OSHA, State, and Federal safety regulations.
• Monitor and maintain grain inventory quality.
• Perform general maintenance of grain handling equipment.
• Provide excellent customer service and assist patrons.
• Assist other departments and cooperative locations as needed.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Handle incoming/outgoing grain by unloading/loading trucks
• Weigh, sample, and test grain for quality purposes
• Assist in the general maintenance and housekeeping of grain facilities and the yard(s) to keep things neat and clean. Notify supervisor of any safety concerns
• Load train shuttle cars
• Transport grain off farms and complete local grain deliveries as requested by supervisor
• Observe OSHA, State, and Federal safety regulations
• Monitor and maintain quality of grain inventory
• General maintenance of grain handling equipment
• Provide excellent customer service and assist patrons
• Will assist other departments and cooperative locations as needed
• Additional duties may be assigned by management

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma
• Class A CDL with tanker & hazmat endorsements preferred but not required
• Must be able to pass DOT required physical and related drug test, if applicable
• Ability to operate tractors, semi's, grain trucks, loaders, and conveyors
• Availability to work extended hours during peak seasons
• Must be able to follow directions and effectively communicate with others
• Agriculture background preferred but not required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift 75lbs., climb ladders and/or rail cars, stairs, and bins
• May also be required to work in confined spaces
• Must be able to work in grain dust and during inclement weather
• Must be able to perform all physical requirements of the position