Job Description:

• 1) Manages grain elevator: Examines samples to determine extent of dirt, burrs, hulls, seeds, and other dockage.

• 2) Extracts samples and forwards them to local grain exchange for analysis and certification of moisture and protein content.

• 3) Reviews analysis to ascertain amount of moisture and protein present in sample.

• 4) Calculates market value and bargains with sellers to obtain grain at favorable price.

• 5) Buys grain or issues storage certificates.

• 6) Computes shipping cost to determine most economical way of transporting grain.

• 7) Reviews and approves grain settlements to ensure that payments are made according to weight, moisture, and protein content.

• 8) Keeps daily records on kinds and grades of grain received, prices paid, amount purchased, and amount in storage.

• 9) Directs workers engaged in unloading, loading, storing, and mixing of grain for shipment and milling.