Assistant Grain Operations Manager

JOB SUMMARY: Directs all operations, maintenance, and cleanliness of elevator and control of grain quality. This employee will supervise all full and part time elevator employees. Will assist the agronomy department with fertilizer orders, loading and tendering when necessary. They will also be responsible for all safety and compliance implementation in accordance with company policy and procedures. This employee will perform their responsibilities in a manner that will optimize the cooperative’s efficiency, help achieve the cooperative’s mission and goals, and result in outstanding customer service. This employee will maintain a positive attitude that promotes team work within the entire cooperative and a favorable image of the cooperative.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Proven management skills.
2. Current operational knowledge of all machinery in elevator. Ability to make minor repairs and conduct scheduled maintenance on all equipment.
3. Good working knowledge of the properties of corn, wheat, beans, milo, and sunflowers.
4. Good working knowledge of seed, fertilizer, and chemical products.
5. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
6. Computer and data entry skills.
7. Ability to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.
8. Be able to obtain and retain a class 7B grain fumigation license.
9. Commercial Driver’s License (A) with Hazardous materials and Tanker endorsements.
10. Strive to exceed customer expectations at each transaction.
11. Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and apply common scientific, technical, and legal journals.
12. Ability to respond cordially to inquiries or complaints of customers, co-workers, or regulatory agencies.
13. Ability to write and log information, write reports, and verbally communicate information to location manager.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to taste or smell. The employee must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

Eye protection is required in restricted areas. Appropriate personal protective equipment (i.e. goggles, gloves, long sleeve shirt, and/or face mask) required when handling chemicals.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

A high school degree or GED; four years of experience in grain business.