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SUMMARY

The grain elevator location manager will direct, promote, and coordinate the location in a manner that will optimize the cooperative’s market share and savings, improve the cooperative’s efficiency, help achieve the cooperative’s mission and goals, and result in outstanding customer service.

Previous grain handling experience is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The elevator location manager’s responsibilities involve supervision, reporting, grain handling and management, safety and maintenance, service, and other duties as assigned by the area grain supervisor.

• The elevator location manager will maintain a positive attitude that promotes teamwork within the cooperative and presents a favorable image of the cooperative.

SUPERVISION

Supervision involves communicating department goals and results to employees, helping staff the location and delegating the workload, actively supporting employee growth and teamwork, and upholding cooperative policies.

• Help staff and adjust work force to fit seasonal needs with a minimum of unproductive labor costs.

• Maintain a regular maintenance, housekeeping, and safety training schedule for the facility, equipment, and employees.

• Ensure that employees uphold all cooperative policies.

REPORTING

Reporting involves communicating to management storage space availability, operations, grain condition, and any problems that may require additional help.

GRAIN MANAGEMENT

Grain management involves assuring proper grain storage and condition, operating the grain dryer efficiently, blending grain for proper storage, practicing good housekeeping, and monitoring rodent infestation.

• Properly bin grain according to grade and moisture to maintain the highest quality possible.

• Maintain up-to-date bin charts showing commodity type, weight, moisture, and quantity of grain stored in each bin.

• Make periodic inspections of all stored grain so it can be turned when needed.

• Fumigate grain when necessary.

• Ensure proper aeration of each bin.

• Check and record temperatures of grain at least weekly.

GRAIN HANDLING

Grain handling involves handling incoming, binned, and outgoing grain, maintaining the quality of grains, blending grains, and providing grain drying services.

• Maintain condition of grain in anticipation of handling, blending, and loading.

• Make efficient use of available storage space.

• Read temperatures and check hot spots at least weekly.

• Make periodic inspections of all stored grains.

• Make recommendations to management when necessary to improve the grain handling operation and to provide better service for the customer.

• Blend grains as necessary to achieve maximum grade and resultant price for the cooperative and its customers.

SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE

Safety and maintenance involve following safety regulations and maintaining equipment and facilities.

• Maintain clean and neat facilities.

• Maintain equipment and facilities regularly.

• Maintain housekeeping standards.

• Observe OSHA, state, federal, and company regulations or policies.

SERVICE

Service involves providing customer service that will result in a pleasant and efficient facility.

• Greet customers courteously and thank them for their business.

• Arrange for coverage of duties in case of a planned or unplanned absence.

• Assist customers with unloading and loading trucks.

• Promptly and courteously answer the phone.

• Work with customers to resolve problems and report complaints to your supervisor.

• Actively work to increase personal skills and knowledge.

• Attend cooperative meetings as requested.

• Wear a clean uniform and be neat.

OTHER DUTIES

The elevator location manager will uphold cooperative policies and perform other duties as assigned by management.