Arcadia, WI Career Opportunities

Job Summary

The Grain Operations Specialist will perform a wide range of activities under the direction of the Site Manager to ensure the grain operation is running smoothly and accurately.  This position will be primarily responsible for assisting in loading and unloading grain, site maintenance, as well as maintaining and developing general customer service processes and procedures. The role requires a high degree of flexibility, adaptability, and technical skills especially as it pertains to the seasonal needs of grain handling.  A good working relationship with other employees, problem-solving skills, and knowledge of a wide variety of tasks is needed to excel at this position.  

Key Responsibilities

• Grain bin, dryer, and building housekeeping
• Assist in operational day to day tasks of grain handling
• Load and unload grain
• Quickly adapt to the various software used
• Understand current and future grain and commodity pricing and market outlooks
• Develop, maintain, and improve policies and procedures relating to grain processes to promote accuracy, efficiency, and cost savings
• Assist in performing the company’s inventory cycle count process and procedure
• Operate forklift, scales, grain dryer and other equipment
• Sample loads, load/unload trucks, and other grain handling operations
• Site and grain equipment maintenance, including cleaning, changing motors, and greasing bearings
• Complete preventative maintenance for equipment on site
• Responsible for daily scale operations in addition to nights and weekends during the harvest season

Additional Duties

• Weekend work as needed
• Knowledge of computer software
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Business, Accounting, or related field
• Agriculture, commodity, and grain marketing experience
• High level attention to detail and accuracy
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record
• Ability to lift 60 pounds, climb ladders and operate a pallet jack with 2,000 pounds of material
• Must have knowledge of mechanical systems and tools required for general maintenance
• Proficiency in using the Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with all levels of the organization, written and verbally
• Demonstrate initiative, accountability, flexibility, good organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
• Maintain customer confidence and protect operations by displaying a high level of confidentiality
• Conform to operating rules and safety procedures and maintain a high level of safety awareness in the work environment