Grain Elevator Leader - Edison OH

Do you enjoy working with farmers, keeping grain moving, and helping feed families? We have the perfect role for you as we are seeking a Grain Elevator Leader at our Edison Grain Branch. Who We Are: We are a family-owned agribusiness producing pork, beef, corn, soybeans, wheat, barley, and forages to feed our animals. Our work supports the production of food for families, and our team plays an important role in that mission. At Hord, we take pride in building strong relationships with farming customers and operating our facilities with care, integrity, and efficiency

Position Overview: We are seeking an Edison Branch Operations Leader to join our team. This role is responsible for supporting the daily operations of our Edison grain elevator while working directly with farmer customers. Responsibilities include grain handling, equipment operation, facility maintenance, and customer service.

The Edison branch is an operations focused facility that works closely with our main Bucyrus location. The role centers on grain receiving, storage, and customer service while working alongside our Grain Purchasing team in Bucyrus, who manage grain marketing and pricing.

The ideal candidate is dependable, takes pride in their work, and enjoys building relationships with farmers and coworkers. This position also provides the opportunity to grow into greater leadership responsibility within our grain operations over time.

A Day in the Life:

• Customer Service and Farmer Relationships

• Meet and assist farmer customers delivering grain

• Build strong relationships and provide positive customer experience

• Help ensure efficient unloading and represent Hord professionally in the local community

• Grain Handling and Quality Control

• Operate truck scales and assist with grain receiving and loading

• Obtain, with our assistance, or currently hold a Grain Grading License with the State of Ohio

• Collect grain samples and assist with testing grain quality including moisture, foreign material, and test weight

• Ensure incoming grain meets quality standards and assist with maintaining proper storage conditions

• Facility Operations

• Operate and monitor grain receiving, drying, and storage equipment

• Monitor bin levels and grain movement throughout the facility

• Maintain proper aeration and grain storage conditions

• Operate facility equipment such as skid loaders, tractors, and other grain handling equipment

• Communicate current grain bids provided by our Grain Purchasing Department and direct marketing or pricing questions to the Bucyrus team

• Maintenance and Equipment

• Perform preventative maintenance and basic repairs on conveyors, grain legs, and other equipment

• Maintain facility housekeeping and a safe work environment

• Leadership Development

• Help coordinate daily elevator activities and support efficient operations

• Support strong customer service and operational standards

• Work closely with the Grain Purchasing team in Bucyrus to ensure strong communication between operations and grain marketing

What We’re Looking For

• Someone who enjoys working with people and building relationships with farmers
• A dependable team member who takes pride in their work
• Comfortable working outdoors and around agricultural equipment
• Willing to work longer hours during harvest when things get busy
• Experience with grain elevators, equipment operation, or a Class A CDL is helpful but not required.

What We Offer

• Stable, year-round employment
• Competitive wages based on experience
• Opportunities to grow into leadership within our grain operations
• Insurance and vacation benefits according to company policy

If you enjoy agriculture, working with farmers, and being part of a team that helps feed families, we would love to talk with you about your future at Hord.