Join a Team That Keeps American Agriculture Moving
Are you ready to jump into a fast-paced, hands-on role where every day brings something new? As a Grain Operations Specialist with Farmers Coop Society, you will be at the heart of our grain handling system—keeping the operation running smoothly, safely, and efficiently during some of the most exciting seasons in agriculture. If you love working with your hands, solving problems, and being part of a team that feeds the world, this is the role for you.
Essential Job Functions:
Operate state-of-the-art grain handling equipment—from receiving and drying to storage and outbound loading.
Keep a close eye on grain quality and make real-time adjustments to ensure every bushel meets high standards.
Move grain efficiently and safely through the system all by truck. No rail!
Inspect equipment daily and jump in with hands-on maintenance and troubleshooting.
Work with conveyors, bucket elevators, grain dryers, and other industrial machinery.
Help keep the facility clean, safe, and running like a well-oiled machine.
Follow top-tier safety practices and help maintain a culture where everyone goes home safely every day.
Participate in ongoing safety training and support compliance with OSHA and grain-handling regulations.
Work directly with local farmers and truck drivers, ensuring fast, friendly, and accurate service in the yard.
Represent the cooperative with professionalism, pride, and a strong commitment to our members.
Secondary Responsibilities:
Operation of mobile equipment; payloader, skid loader and tractors.
Have a mechanical curiosity and a willingness to learn new equipment and technology.
Competencies:
High level of customer service focus
Supports a consistent professional image of the company.
Observes safety policy and procedure as an absolute
Commitment to dependability and willingness to work to meet goals and deadlines.
Effectively solve problems of grain department.
Qualifications:
A high school diploma or equivalent.
A strong work ethic and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, seasonal environment, especially during harvest.
Mechanical curiosity and a willingness to learn new equipment and technology.
Experience in agriculture, grain operations, or industrial environments.
Basic mechanical, electrical, or welding skills.
CDL or the desire to earn one.
What makes this job exciting:
Every day is different: One day you are running the dryer, the next day solving a mechanical challenge or coordinating a fleet of trucks.
High-impact work: You play a critical role in supporting local farmers and the entire grain supply chain.
Team-focused culture: Work alongside people who take pride in what they do and support each other.
Great growth potential: Many of our managers and supervisors started in this role.
This position is based in a fast-paced agricultural setting and is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and vibrations. The employees are occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, and airborne particles. The noise level is usually moderate but occasionally may be loud. PPE will be provided and must be utilized according to safety standards. Typical working hours are based on customer and organizational demand; hours may be long, irregular and include weekends and holidays during peak season.
While performing job functions the employee will be required to talk and hear most of the time. The employee will spend frequent intervals moving and sitting, while also needing to reach, bend, twist, crawl, crouch, stoop or kneel. The employee will need to be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently. Maneuverability on and off mobile equipment, ladders, and the ability to work at different heights. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. The physicality of this job is high.
*FCS job descriptions are a representation of a job requirements knowledge, skills, and abilities. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Benefits:
- 401k Company matches 50% up to 10%
- PTO accrual after 30 days of employment, 13 days accrual the first year
- Paid Holidays
- Company bonus incentive
- Excellent health insurance plans
- Dental & Vision available
- Short & Long-Term Disability provided at no cost to you
- Life Insurance
- Identity Theft Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Clothing Allowance
- 10% Discount on purchases at the How-To Building Center
- Shift Differential
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience in agriculture, grain operations, or industrial environments
- Basic mechanical, electrical, or welding skills
- Ability to operate grain handling equipment (conveyors, bucket elevators, dryers, storage and loading systems)
- Operation of mobile equipment (payloader, skid loader, tractors)
- CDL or desire to earn one
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and maneuver on/off equipment and ladders
- Willingness to work long, irregular hours, including weekends and holidays during peak season
- Commitment to follow safety policies, OSHA and grain-handling regulations, and use PPE
- Customer service focus and professional representation of the cooperative when interacting with farmers and drivers
- Mechanical curiosity and willingness to learn new equipment and technology
What We Do
🌾 **Welcome to Farmers Coop Society** 🌾 At Farmers Coop Society, we take pride in being a member-owned cooperative that is deeply rooted in our commitment to agriculture and the communities we serve. Our mission is clear: to partner with producers, employees, and communities in order to deliver sustainable agricultural business solutions that make a positive impact. **Our Values:** 🤝 **Partnership:** We believe in collaboration and building strong relationships with our members, employees, and local communities. Together, we can achieve greater success and drive positive change. 💡 **Integrity:** Our actions are guided by honesty, transparency, and ethical practices. We value trust and are dedicated to upholding the highest standards in everything we do. 💎 **Value Delivery:** Customer satisfaction is at the heart of our operations. We are committed to delivering exceptional value through our products, services, and relationships, ensuring that every interaction adds value to our customers' lives. **What Sets Us Apart:** 🌱 **Sustainable Solutions:** We are dedicated to promoting sustainable agricultural practices that not only benefit our members but also contribute to the well-being of the environment. Our solutions are designed to ensure long-term prosperity for both farmers and the planet. 🌍 **Community Impact:** As a cooperative deeply ingrained in local communities, we believe in giving back and fostering growth. We actively engage in initiatives that strengthen the fabric of the areas we serve, making a positive impact that extends beyond business. **Join Us in Cultivating Success:** If you're passionate about agriculture, sustainability, and making a meaningful difference, Farmers Coop Society welcomes you to join our journey. Whether you're a producer, employee, or someone who shares our values, we invite you to be a part of our community and contribute to the future of agriculture.
