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Elevator Operator (Summer)

4/22/2026

The Elevator Operator is responsible for providing customer service, loading and unloading grain, and operating grain handling equipment. They must also perform routine maintenance, monitor grain conditions, and maintain a safe, clean work environment.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

201-500 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

Kanza Cooperative Association (www.kanzacoop.com) is a farmer-owned agribusiness cooperative founded in 1915. Headquartered in Iuka, KS, Kanza Coop specializes in grain, crop production, commodity trading, and feed. Kanza also offers quality energy products and services for agricultural, commercial, and residential customers in numerous Kansas counties, including four C-Stores in Pratt, Stafford and Sedgwick counties. Kanza Coop has established itself as a trustworthy transportation partner‚ providing products when and where they’re needed. The Kanza fleet consists of equipment to haul grain, fertilizers, feed, and energy products to our customers throughout the Great Plains and southwestern United States. Furthermore, we pride ourselves in linking producers to end users through Sunflower Commodity Trading, which buys and sells ag-related consumable products. Kanza Cooperative Association is about people -- generations of hard-working Kansas farmers who decided over 100 years ago that working together, we are stronger. Those relationships, and that vision, brought Kanza to where it is today, and will lead it into the future by helping today’s Kansas farmers use the best products and the latest practices to get the most out of every acre they farm. At Kanza we are working together for the love of the land. Visit our website! http://www.kanzacoop.com Visit us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/KanzaCoop/

About the Role

Description

Join our team for the summer harvest! We are seeking a Summer Elevator Operator (typically May - July), this role is responsible for providing excellent customer service while assisting with the receiving, storing, and shipping of grain, as well as performing basic maintenance tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide prompt, professional customer service and assist with inquiries or concerns
Load and unload grain trucks; inspect grain for moisture, insects, and foreign material
Operate grain handling equipment (conveyors, trippers, flow pipes, etc.)
Monitor and record grain temperatures
Perform routine maintenance and minor equipment repairs
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
Complete required paperwork accurately and communicate effectively with team members
Follow all company safety policies and procedures
Work flexible hours during harvest, including nights, weekends, and overtime as needed
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting, climbing ladders, and working at heights
Comfortable working in environments with grain dust, noise, and varying weather conditions
Willingness to work long hours during seasonal harvest periods (typically May–July and/or fall)
Strong attention to safety and ability to follow all safety protocols
Dependable, team-oriented, and strong communication skills
Willingness to learn and take on new tasks as needed

Key Skills

Customer serviceGrain handlingEquipment maintenanceSafety complianceRecord keepingPhysical laborCommunicationTeamwork