AgriNorthwest is seeking a hardworking Grain Operator to join our local farm team!
The Grain Operator I performs basic grain‑handling work while learning how the facility operates. This role focuses on working safely, helping operate equipment, and keeping the facility clean and organized. Operators in this position learn core skills such as running simple equipment, assisting with truck and rail unloading, performing basic inspections, and supporting housekeeping and grain quality standards.
- Assist with unloading and loading grain from trucks or railcars under direct supervision.
- Operate basic grain‑handling and/or flaking equipment (e.g., conveyors, drags, bucket elevators) with guidance.
- Follow all safety procedures, including PPE use, hazard reporting, and awareness of grain‑handling risks such as dust, rotating equipment, and confined spaces.
- Conduct routine visual inspections of equipment and promptly report abnormal conditions.
- Perform basic grain‑quality checks (sampling, moisture readings, visual observations) and escalate concerns.
- Support recordkeeping by documenting grain movements, bin destinations, and daily activities as directed.
- Maintain facility cleanliness and housekeeping standards, including spill cleanup and safe walkways.
- Assist with preventive maintenance tasks such as lubrication, cleaning, and simple adjustments under supervision.
- Learn and follow SOPs, bin maps, routing basics, and grain‑flow procedures.
- Participate in required safety and operational training.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- High school diploma/GED.
- Up to 2 years in agriculture, industrial operations, warehouse, construction, mechanical labor or heavy equipment is beneficial.
- Basic mechanical aptitude preferred.
- Ability to follow procedures, ask questions, and work safely around machinery.
- Ability to learn grain quality basics (moisture, condition, contamination indicators).
- Strong attention to detail and adherence to safety.
- Willingness to learn, take direction, and participate in team-based work.
- Good communication skills to relay observations and ask for guidance.
- Dependable, punctual, and committed to safe work habits.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Maintain current First Aid and CPR cards.
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- Regular lifting up to ~50 lbs; prolonged standing and walking; frequent hand use to operate machinery and controls; occasional climbing, kneeling, or crawling; good vision and communication for safety and quality; sustained physical work.
- Industrial processing or plant environment; machinery and conveyors; dust, fumes, chemicals; wet or slippery surfaces; temperature fluctuations; loud noise requiring hearing protection; shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays; PPE mandatory.
AgReserves, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Qualified applicants must be legally and lawfully authorized to be employed and work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship - AgReserves, Inc. is not sponsoring visas at this time.
AgReserves offers medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance coverage. Additionally, employees can contribute to an FSA, and to an employer matched 401(K). Employees can apply for Tuition Assistance for continuing education purposes. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a discretionary profit-sharing bonus. For more detailed information please visit our benefits site: www.agreserves.com/benefits . AgReserves, Inc. complies with the current state minimum wage laws for all positions, regardless of the pay ranges posted.
