Grain Operations Team Lead - Legacy Farmers Cooperative - Fostoria, OH

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6566 CR 236 Findlay, OH 45840

JOB POSTING

Position: Grain Operations Team Lead

Reports to: Location Manager

Classification: Fulltime, Hourly

Location: Fostoria

Summary/Objective:

• Conduct daily grain handling operations including good housekeeping/safety practices while providing excellent customer service to the cooperative's patrons
• Assist Grain Branch Manager with daily outside operations, the supervision of facility associates, managing grain quality and inventory reporting.

Grain Associate Requirements:

• Maintain an attitude that promotes teamwork and a favorable image of the cooperative
• Self-motivated with ability to work well with others and independently
• Provide friendly customer service
• Have exceptional communication skills
• Possess flexibility and adaptability in meeting constraints and demands
• Ability to read and follow detailed directions and learn new skills as required
• Comfortable working in, around, and on top of grain bins and railcars
• Must have a full range of body motion including bending, squatting and twisting
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and reach work above shoulders
• Ability to operate forklift/skid steer safely and proficiently (training provided)
• Working knowledge of the agriculture industry or grain facility operations
• Previous management experience preferred

Team Lead Requirements:

• Must work with the team to accomplish daily tasks and promote the completion of duties in a timely manner
• Assist with planning day-to-day employee tasks and grain movement priorities
• In the absence of Manager, plan, schedule and ensure the day's schedule is carried out
• Inform Branch Manager of issues with jobs being accomplished and employee issues observed
• With consultation of Branch Manager, responsible for disciplinary action, if needed, including verbal warnings and write ups
• Assist Branch Manager with employee items such as the hiring process, orientation training, timecards, scheduling and evaluations
• Help personnel learn new skills in the facility by working with them hands on
• Assist with safety programs and help conduct safety meetings as needed
• Ensure safety permits are completed, when required, and filed appropriately
• Must be willing to attend development events or complete webinars to continue education
• Assist with end of month inventory reporting as needed
• Obtain and maintain a Grain Grader's License
• Assist Branch Manager with other duties as needed
• Possesses good computer skills

Preferred Experience:

• High school graduate+
• 3 years management experience
• Agricultural business background/OABA Student Credential
• Ability to help at other Legacy locations as needed on a short-term basis (ie: Agronomy)

Miscellaneous Information:

• Full Benefits Package offered - 401K, Health benefits, Paid vacation, sick, holidays and more!!!!!
• Standard work week is Monday through Friday; needs of the business may dictate exceptions to this standard, including overtime and weekends as required
• Applicants agree to be drug tested as a condition of employment and will not be hired should he/she fail to produce a negative test
• No direct reports
• No overnight travel

You may visit our website at www.legacyfarmers.com to apply. (Click on Careers and scroll down and click on "We are Hiring")

We are an equal opportunity employer, including protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.