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Agtegra Cooperative is a local agricultural cooperative headquartered in Aberdeen, SD. It is owned by over 7,000 farmers and ranchers, predominantly in North and South Dakota, with a network of over 70 locations and 850 employees. For more information, please visit www.agtegra.com. 

At Agtegra, our mission is simple: we will do something great for farms and families in rural communities that nobody else will do. To accomplish this, Agtegra offers diverse career opportunities where employees can grow and work in their local communities.  Your personal and professional needs matter here – which is why we offer a variety of competitive benefits to employees, including healthcare and retirement, generous paid-time-off (PTO), family leave, and a clothing allowance - just to name a few.  It’s not just a job at Agtegra – it’s a place where we invite all employees to "Start Here. Grow Here."

POSITION SUMMARY   

The Grain Supervisor, also referred to as the Grain Superintendent, coordinates the process of dumping, binning, and maintaining grain and is responsible for much of the documentation associated with maintenance of the various types of equipment used to house grain while in Agtegra's possession.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Ensures bin charts are current and accurate. Provide periodic updates of bin levels and contents to Location Manager. 
• Monitors heat detector for warm spots and corrects issues immediately. 
• Monitors grain quality and ensure various quality grains are stored separately for optimum blending. 
• Unloads trucks and monitor grain to ensure grain type is consistent throughout. 
• Communicates with Scale Operator to determine grain quality. 
• Blends grain accordingly to receive the highest market price possible. 
• Loads out railcars and trucks according to the weights and grades destination expects. 
• Ensures dust levels meet OSHA standards.
• Operates equipment efficiently, properly, and safely. 
• Assists in equipment maintenance and repairs. 
• Keeps all maintenance records up to date.
• Coach and motivate team members to meet performance standards through coaching, feedback, goal setting, communicating and maintaining fair and consistent application of policies and practices. 
• Provide leadership in managing team performance, including setting measurable goals, tracking metrics, and holding employees accountable.
• Adheres to all safety regulations, requirements, policies and procedures, including OSHA regulations, the vehicle policy and fleet safety program and DOT regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Associate degree (A. A.) and 6 months - 1 year related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship. 
• English Proficiency 
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA, EPA and policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with individuals within and outside the organization. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (M.S. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and internet. 
• Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation. 
• Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc., with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including a respirator. 
• Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above) 
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, or different shifts as needed.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• CDL 

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color 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. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.  

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