Operations Management Trainee

Agtegra Cooperative is a local agricultural cooperative headquartered in Aberdeen, SD. It is owned by over 7,000 farmers and ranchers, predominantly in North and South Dakota, with a network of over 70 locations and 850 employees. For more information, please visit


At Agtegra, our mission is simple: we will do something great for farms and families in rural communities that nobody else will do . To accomplish this, Agtegra offers diverse career opportunities where employees can grow and work in their local communities. Your personal and professional needs matter here - which is why we offer a variety of competitive benefits to employees, including healthcare and retirement, generous paid-time-off (PTO), family leave, and a clothing allowance - just to name a few. It's not just a job at Agtegra - it's a place where we invite all employees to " Start Here. Grow Here. "

POSITION SUMMARY

The Operations Management Trainee (OMT) program is designed to develop future leaders within Agtegra's operations teams. This role provides hands-on experience across grain handling, agronomy operations, safety, logistics, and team leadership. Trainees will rotate through key operational areas and work closely with experienced managers to build the skills needed to lead high-performing locations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in structured training across grain, agronomy, and operations functions.
• Assist with daily operations including receiving, storage, handling, and shipping of grain.
• Support safety programs and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Learn and assist with inventory management, quality control, and facility maintenance.
• Observe and support team leadership, scheduling, and workforce coordination.
• Collaborate with location managers to drive operational efficiency and customer service excellence.
• Develop knowledge of Agtegra systems, procedures, and best practices.
• Travel between locations as part of the training program.
• Adheres to all safety regulations, requirements, policies and procedures, including OSHA regulations, the vehicle policy and fleet safety program and DOT regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Operations Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong interest in agricultural operations and leadership development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
• Willingness to relocate and travel within Agtegra's trade territory.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• English Proficiency.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc., with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including a respirator.
• Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above).
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.


WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.


Agtegra Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer.