Agtegra Cooperative is hiring a Grain Lead in Bowdle, South Dakota to assist in coordinating the dumping, binning, and overall handling of grain, operate and manage the dryer to ensure efficient processing, and manage the programs that support daily grain operations at this farmer-owned cooperative serving over 7,000 farmers and ranchers.
About the Role – Grain Elevator Operations
Core Focus: Coordinating the dumping, binning, and overall handling of grain
Dryer Operations: Operating and managing the dryer for efficient grain processing
Quality Management: Monitoring grain quality and ensuring proper storage and blending
Inventory Control: Utilizing forecasts and software programs to manage grain inventory
Equipment Care: Assisting with equipment maintenance, repairs, and safety compliance
Bowdle, South Dakota Career Opportunity & Cooperative Benefits
Strategic Location: Bowdle, South Dakota – part of Agtegra’s network of over 70 locations
Farmer-Owned Mission: Owned by over 7,000 farmers and ranchers across North and South Dakota
Comprehensive Benefits: Healthcare, retirement, generous PTO, family leave, and clothing allowance
Career Growth: “Start Here. Grow Here.” philosophy supporting long-term career development
Position Overview
This Grain Lead role at Agtegra Cooperative in Bowdle involves collaborating with employees on all aspects of grain operations, including unloading and loading grain commodities, developing best efficiency practices for products, machines, and employees, and ensuring bin charts are current and accurate. You will monitor grain quality to ensure proper storage and blending, utilize forecasts and software programs to leverage inventory control, communicate effectively with location and grain personnel, operate and maintain equipment safely, assist with equipment maintenance and repairs, and adhere to all safety regulations including OSHA and DOT requirements.
Why This Role Matters: As Grain Lead at Agtegra Cooperative in Bowdle, you play a hands-on role in the grain supply chain that directly supports over 7,000 farmer and rancher owners, apply technical skills in dryer operation and grain quality management to ensure top product standards, use inventory control software alongside hands-on experience to optimize storage decisions, work safely within OSHA and DOT regulated environments, and build a rewarding agricultural career with a cooperative that genuinely invests in employee growth and community impact.
Key Responsibilities
Grain Handling & Operations
- Collaborate with employees on unloading and loading of grain commodities
- Coordinate the dumping, binning, and overall handling of grain
- Develop best efficiency practices for products, machines, and employees
- Ensure bin charts are current and accurate
Dryer Operation & Quality Control
- Operate and manage the dryer to ensure efficient processing
- Monitor grain quality and ensure proper separation for optimum blending
- Provide updates of bin levels and contents to the Location Manager
- Maintain quality standards across all stored grain commodities
Inventory Management & Communication
- Utilize forecasts and software programs to leverage inventory control
- Rely on experience alongside technology for accurate inventory decisions
- Communicate effectively with all location and grain personnel
- Manage required programs supporting daily grain operations
Equipment Maintenance & Safety
- Operate and maintain equipment efficiently, properly, and safely
- Assist with equipment maintenance and repairs
- Keep all related maintenance records up to date
- Adhere to OSHA regulations, vehicle policy, fleet safety, and DOT regulations
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree (A.A.) and 1-5 years related experience or training
- Or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
- Must be 18 years or older
- English proficiency required
Physical Requirements
- Ability to perform physical duties including bending, lifting up to 50 lbs, kneeling, climbing, and twisting
- Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions including heat, cold, dust, and loud noise
- Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above) and confined spaces
- Ability to work overtime, including weekends, holidays, or different shifts
- Use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including a respirator, as required
Employee Benefits
- Healthcare and retirement benefits
- Generous paid-time-off (PTO) and family leave
- Clothing allowance
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth within local communities
About Agtegra Cooperative
Agtegra Cooperative is a local agricultural cooperative headquartered in Aberdeen, South Dakota, owned by over 7,000 farmers and ranchers predominantly in North and South Dakota, with a network of over 70 locations and 850 employees. Agtegra’s mission is to “do something great for my farm and family that nobody else will do,” offering diverse career opportunities where employees can grow and work in their local communities. This Grain Lead role in Bowdle offers competitive benefits and the chance to build a meaningful agricultural career at a cooperative that truly invites employees to “Start Here. Grow Here.”
Career Excellence: Build a rewarding agricultural career supporting South Dakota farmers with a cooperative that invests in your growth.
Who Should Apply?
- Grain Elevator Workers: With 1-5 years of related agricultural experience
- Agricultural Equipment Operators: Comfortable with dryer operations and equipment maintenance
- Inventory-Focused Candidates: Skilled in using software programs for grain inventory control
- Safety-Conscious Workers: Familiar with OSHA and DOT regulatory environments
- South Dakota-Based Job Seekers: Looking for hands-on agricultural careers near Bowdle
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