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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- The physical demands below describe what is generally required to perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
- Regularly lift, carry, push, and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds, including raw materials, finished products, tools, or equipment.
- Perform work that involves prolonged standing and walking, with occasional sitting depending on task requirements.
- Frequently use hands and fingers to operate machinery, tools, conveyors, controls, and other processing equipment.
- Occasionally position self to access equipment, materials, or work areas, including reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, or crawling.
- Communicate clearly to follow instructions and report problems or safety concerns.
- Have adequate vision to safely perform job duties, including near and distance vision, color recognition, depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
- The work environment below describes conditions the employee may encounter while performing this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made when appropriate.
- Work is performed primarily in a plant environment, with occasional exposure to office settings as job duties require.
- The role involves frequent interaction with moving mechanical components, including conveyors, processing equipment, and industrial machinery.
- Employees may regularly encounter wet or slippery surfaces, dust, and fluctuating temperatures, including hot and cold conditions typical of agricultural processing facilities.
- Occasional work at heights or in confined or elevated locations may be required, with potential exposure to electrical or mechanical hazards.
- Periodic exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and hazardous chemicals used in processing, cleaning, or maintenance activities.
- Noise levels are often high and may require the use of hearing protection.
- Work hours may vary based on and may include day, night, weekend, holiday, or extended shifts to support continuous operations.
- Travel by vehicle may be required for other company facilities, suppliers, or operational sites.
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including safety glasses, hard hats, safety footwear, hearing protection, and protective clothing will be provided in accordance with applicable laws and company policy. Employees are required to wear designated PPE when tasks or work areas require it; compliance with PPE requirements is 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.
