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The Mennel Milling Company

Grain Grader

Troy, OH · On-site

Grain Grader Department: Elevator Reports To: Refer to location organizational chart Flip your Career At Mennel, we believe in doing right and bringing our best to our people who are helping to feed ...

Mennel

Grain Grader

Troy, OH · On-site

Grain Grader Department: Elevator Reports To: Refer to location organizational chart Flip your Career At Mennel, we believe in doing right and bringing our best to our people who are helping to feed ...

The Mennel Milling Company

Grain Grader

Troy, OH · On-site

Grain Grader At Mennel, we believe in doing right and bringing our best to our people who are helping to feed the world. We promote teamwork and recognize the individual contributions everyone plays ...

Primient

Grain Grader

Lafayette, IN · On-site

$17.28/hr

Grain Grader | Primient About Primient Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable ...

Primient

Grain Grader

Lafayette, IN

$17.28/hr

Grain Grader | Primient About Primient Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable ...

Primient

Grain Grader, Part-time

Lafayette, IN · On-site

$17.28/hr

Grain Grader, Part-time | Primient About Primient Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based ...

Primient

Grain Grader, Part-time

Lafayette, IN

$17.28/hr

Grain Grader, Part-time | Primient About Primient Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based ...

Crystal Valley

Grain Operations

Jackson, MN · On-site

$19 - $21/hr

Grain Grades, Quality, & Condition * Outbound Grain * Customer Service Requirements: * Mechanically inclined to operate, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain equipment * Demonstrated initiative ...

Crystal Valley

Grain Operations

Jackson, MN · On-site

$19 - $21/hr

Grain Grades, Quality, & Condition * Outbound Grain * Customer Service Requirements: * Mechanically inclined to operate, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain equipment * Demonstrated initiative ...

Crystal Valley Cooperative

Grain Operations

Hope, MN · On-site

Grain Grades, Quality, & Condition * Outbound Grain * Customer Service Requirements: * Mechanically inclined to operate, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain equipment * Demonstrated initiative ...

Crystal Valley

Grain Operations

Jackson, MN

$19 - $21/hr

Grain Grades, Quality, & Condition * Outbound Grain * Customer Service Requirements: * Mechanically inclined to operate, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain equipment * Demonstrated initiative ...

Crystal Valley

Grain Operations

Hope, MN · On-site

$19 - $25/hr

Grain Grades, Quality, & Condition * Outbound Grain * Customer Service Requirements: * Mechanically inclined to operate, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain equipment * Demonstrated initiative ...

Crystal Valley Cooperative

Grain Operations

Jackson, MN · On-site

$19 - $21/hr

Grain Grades, Quality, & Condition * Outbound Grain * Customer Service Requirements: * Mechanically inclined to operate, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain equipment * Demonstrated initiative ...

Eurofins

Grain Inspector

Teutopolis, IL · On-site

Inspect and grain grade samples in a timely manner. * Test samples of grain by accepted industry practice using visual procedure and computerized equipment, test sample for weight, moisture, foreign ...

Eurofins US Network

Grain Inspector

Teutopolis, IL · On-site

Inspect and grain grade samples in a timely manner. * Test samples of grain by accepted industry practice using visual procedure and computerized equipment, test sample for weight, moisture, foreign ...

Eurofins

Grain Inspector

Teutopolis, IL · On-site

Inspect and grain grade samples in a timely manner. * Test samples of grain by accepted industry practice using visual procedure and computerized equipment, test sample for weight, moisture, foreign ...

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As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for grain grader in the United States is $17.08, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $11.54 and $20.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Grain Grader is responsible for inspecting and evaluating grain quality based on factors such as size, weight, moisture content, and presence of impurities. They use specialized equipment and visual inspection to ensure grains meet industry and regulatory standards. Grain Graders often work in grain elevators, processing plants, or inspection facilities to assess and classify grains before they are bought, sold, or processed. Their role helps maintain product quality and ensures fair pricing in the agricultural market.

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To thrive as a Grain Grader, you need strong attention to detail, knowledge of grain quality standards, and basic math and analytical skills, typically gained through on-the-job training or an agricultural background. Familiarity with grading equipment, moisture meters, and data entry systems is important, and some employers may require certification in grain grading. Strong observational abilities, communication skills, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure distinguish top performers in this role. These skills are crucial for accurately assessing grain quality, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting the efficiency of grain handling operations.

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A typical workday for a Grain Grader involves inspecting incoming grain shipments, assessing quality characteristics such as moisture content, foreign material, and kernel damage, and recording results using specialized equipment and computer systems. You may work independently or within a team at grain elevators, processing plants, or testing laboratories, often in environments that are fast-paced and require close attention to detail. Grain Graders frequently communicate their findings to supervisors, farmers, and buyers to help determine grain value and meet quality standards. The role can be seasonal, with peak demand during harvest times, and may involve working extended hours or shifts when needed. Overall, the position offers hands-on experience in the agriculture industry and can lead to advancement opportunities in quality control or supervisory roles.

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Grain Grader

Troy, OH • On-site

The Mennel Milling Company
Food and Drink Manufacturing • 501 - 1,000 employees
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Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

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Job description

Title: Grain Grader  

Department: Elevator 

Reports To: Refer to location organizational chart 


Flip your Career 


At Mennel, we believe in doing right and bringing our best to our people who are helping to feed the world. We promote teamwork and recognize the individual contributions everyone plays in the overall success of the company. 


JOB SUMMARY: In this role, you will help sustain Mennel’s tradition of excellence established in 1886 as well as support our food safety programs and mission to reliably deliver superior quality, uniformity, and service. The purpose of this position is to operate the Wheat Quality testing facility, properly receive inbound trucks, grain grading per USDA GIPSA-FGIS standards and recording test results. This position will sustain the Mission and Motto and Food Safety and Quality Statement of the Mennel Milling Company.  


PRIMARY WORK SHIFT: Works shifts as assigned and overtime as required. 


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without accommodation.  

  • Follow all food and personal safety rules and regulations in respect to GMP’s, OSHA, HACCP, the Global Food Safety Initiative, the US FDA Food Safety Modernization Act as stated in the FS&Q Statement, and sanitation guidelines as set forth by the company as listed in Corporate Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) and attend all required training sessions. Maintain the department/facility in an everyday audit ready condition.
  • Provides courteous, timely and professional customer service.
  • Responds to customer requests and resolves complaints.
  • Operates grain grading and testing equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Weighs, samples and inspects grain -following established standards.
  • Works safely with and around grain trucks, semi-tractor trailers, and other grain hauling vehicles.
  • Performs tasks to properly maintain the sanitation requirements of the grading room and assigned areas in the mill.
  • Performs routine and emergency maintenance to equipment. 
  • Assist Lead QA Tech when needed for testing flour and millfeed.
  • Performs the essential duties of the Office Manager and Elevator Operator in their absence.
  • Other duties may be assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

This position has no supervisory duties 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job.  

  • A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • Basic understanding of hand tools and the ability to manipulate them to complete essential duties and responsibilities
  • Knowledge of and ability to operate Microsoft Office software, Internet and other computer software to complete essential duties and responsibilities.
  • Ability to maintain open communication with both internal and external customers.
  • Ability to effectively prioritize and organize tasks and follow through to ensure completion of assignments in an efficient and high-quality manner.
  • Must be able to obtain an Ohio Agricultural Commodity Tester License. 

LANGUAGE SKILLS: 

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, memos, procedures, and plans. Ability to write, complete checklists and other basic documentation and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information or data in one-on-one and small group situations to co-workers, supervisors, and managers. 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:  

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 

REASONING ABILITY: 

Must use solid judgment when making decisions. Must have ability to quickly recognize and plan for changing work duties and events. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to perform maintenance tasks, reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, twist, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job: 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to conditions that are typical to a fast- paced manufacturing environment, including: moving equipment and machinery, dusty, hot/humid, and cold conditions; employee must be willing to work in all weather conditions, at heights, and in the presence of airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment usually requires the use of hearing protection. Work involves exposure to common wheat allergens. 

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