What are the responsibilities and job description for the Location Manager position at DECATUR COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION?
Decatur Cooperative Association is a farmer-owned grain cooperative serving Northwest Kansas since 1918. Based in Oberlin, we provide grain marketing, storage, and agricultural services to our member-owners and local farming communities.
We're currently seeking a Location Manager for our Jennings branch who is committed to agricultural excellence and supporting local producers.
- Oversee day-to-day operations, maintenance, cleanliness, and inventory control at the Jennings elevator location
- Receive, handle, and store all grains (wheat, corn, milo, and soybeans), ensuring quality through proper blending and shipping
Supervise rail car loading operations, including:
- Coordinating with rail companies for car placement and pickup schedules
- Ensuring proper loading procedures to maximize capacity while maintaining safety standards
- Completing all required documentation and weight tickets for rail shipments
- Inspecting rail cars for cleanliness and damage before loading
Oversee seed cleaning services, including:
- Managing the operation and maintenance of seed cleaning equipment
- Scheduling customer seed cleaning appointments
- Ensuring proper separation and cleaning of different grain varieties
- Maintaining quality standards for cleaned seed
- Manage grain inventory and coordinate shipments to and from the cooperative elevator
- Maintain and conduct regular equipment maintenance and improve operational procedures
- Ensure compliance with all OSHA, State, and Federal safety regulations
- Collaborate with Area Manager to schedule and budget repairs and facility upgrades
- Foster pride in the Cooperative and the Jennings location
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships while balancing customer needs with Cooperative goals.
Qualifications
- Experience in receiving, handling and storage of all grains (wheat, corn, milo, and soybeans), blending and shipping grain
- Must be able to obtain and retain a class 7B grain fumigation license as well as a Class A Commercial Drivers License
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- Day shift
Work Location: In person