Seasonal Grain Receiving & Handling Specialist

Heritage-Cooperative; Ohio; On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Company Paid Life Insurance

Company Paid Disability

Job summary

Heritage Cooperative in Ada, Ohio seeks a Grain Associate - Seasonal to support grain receiving, handling, storage, and loadout operations. This on-site role requires attention to safety, accuracy, and teamwork in a busy grain facility.

You will operate grain receiving equipment, monitor systems, complete tickets, and assist with harvest activities. The position offers seasonal hours, training, and opportunities to grow within a cooperative environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to safely operate grain handling equipment and machinery after appropriate training.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift and other material-handling equipment after completing required training and certification.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions, safety procedures, and company policies.
• Ability to accurately complete required records, reports, tickets, and documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with customers, coworkers, supervisors, and other personnel.
• Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to recognize and report equipment issues, grain quality concerns, and unsafe conditions.
• Ability to work flexible and extended hours during peak grain receiving and harvest seasons.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety, environmental responsibility, and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Abide by all company safety policies and applicable safety regulations to ensure the safety of oneself, coworkers, customers, and the public.
• Assist with the safe and efficient receiving of grain from producers and customers.
• Operate grain receiving systems, conveyors, legs, pits, augers, dryers, scales, and other grain handling equipment as trained and authorized.
• Monitor grain receiving systems and equipment to ensure proper operation and promptly report issues or abnormalities.
• Load out grain and other products according to customer orders, shipping instructions, and established procedures.
• Complete required scale tickets, receiving records, loadout documentation, inventory records, inspection forms, and other reports accurately.
• Maintain grain bins, receiving areas, loadout areas, pits, conveyors, work areas, and other facilities in a neat, clean, safe, and environmentally sound condition.
• Perform housekeeping activities to control grain dust and maintain safe working conditions.
• Seasonal harvest operations may require extended hours, early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Forklift operation

Safety-conscious

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Heritage Cooperative in Ada, Ohio seeks a Grain Associate - Seasonal to support grain receiving, handling, storage, and loadout operations. This on-site role requires attention to safety, accuracy, and teamwork in a busy grain facility.

You will operate grain receiving equipment, monitor systems, complete tickets, and assist with harvest activities. The position offers seasonal hours, training, and opportunities to grow within a cooperative environment.