Operations Coordinator

About United Grain

For more than 55 years, United Grain Corporation (UGC) has brought producers, suppliers, and customers together to help nourish the world safely and reliably. As a leading bulk grain exporter and supply chain management company, we deliver high-quality products to customers around the globe — backed by dependable service and strong relationships.

Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, our Vancouver Export Terminal offers the largest grain storage capacity on the U.S. West Coast. We also operate terminals across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and the Dakotas.

At UGC, relationships matter. We are proud of the partnerships we’ve built and the long-term value we continue to create in the communities we serve. Most importantly, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. When you join United Grain, you’re not just joining a company — you’re becoming part of the UGC family.

For more information, visit www.unitedgrain.com.

What UGC Offers

• Medical, Dental (including orthodontia), and Vision coverage
• Employer-paid Life/AD&D and Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off, including Community Volunteer time and Holiday Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount Programs
• Wellness Program
• Recognition Programs
• Inclusive, team-oriented, and family-friendly culture

Job Summary

The Operations Coordinator is responsible for ensuring suitable facilities are available to store and ship grain safely and efficiently. Supervises the Millwright and Operations Technician staff with the focus of enabling employee growth and abiding by the policies and procedures as established by the corporation. Employees in this position will be required to maintain a positive, forthright attitude that promotes a collaborative, respectful, and diverse corporate culture, and conduct themselves in a professional and favorable manner.

It is essential that all our employees align with our core values of Inclusivity, Integrity, Reliability, and Safety by contributing to the creation of solutions and positive experiences for team members, customers, and producers while providing a high level of customer care and service safely. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support operational activities to ensure efficient use of resources and a safe environment for employees and customers.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams (Regional Operations Manager, Elevator Managers, Maintenance, Technicians, Operators, etc.), including assisting with reporting related to inventory, safety, and maintenance programs.
• Coordinate maintenance activities to support efficient and cost-effective receiving and shipping of grain across assigned facilities.
• Monitor grain conditions for potential issues such as insect infestation, heat, or pest activity, and escalate concerns to appropriate teams to ensure compliance and minimize loss.
• Assist with coordination of maintenance and capital projects in partnership with regional and corporate teams to support timely and successful completion.
• Safely perform job tasks in compliance with all safety programs and procedures and take responsibility for safe work behavior.
• Coordinate grain movement activities, including supporting load-out processes and facility clean-up when needed.
• Communicate company policies, plans, and programs to relevant teams and provide updates to management on operational conditions and activities.
• Assist with operational planning and budgeting processes as needed.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required; additional education or technical training preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in grain operations, industrial operations, agriculture, or a related field preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude is preferred.
• Basic understanding of safety regulations and practices is required.
• Familiarity with computer programs such as Microsoft Office and agriculture-related software (Agris, One Weigh, Bin Site) is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend operational and safety instructions, policies, and procedures.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions within scope of role.
• Effective communication skills with coworkers, supervisors, producers, and merchandising staff.
• Must be able to work extended hours as needed.

Physical Demands and Requirements

• This job can be physically strenuous (demanding) from time to time. You will be expected to work in tight and confined spaces, walk, climb, bend, kneel, lift, grip, grasp, push, and pull up to 50 pounds and occasionally more.

• This job may require the ability to ride a belt man lift and occasionally work at significant heights, with requisite balance and equilibrium.  Ability to frequently ascend/descend ladders and gangways. 
• You will be required to wear personal protective equipment, including hard hats, gloves, safety glasses, safety vests, safety shoes, and respiratory protection and ear protection as appropriate.
• This job requires the ability to read and comprehend written and verbal operational and safety instructions and related rules, policies, and memos, and to communicate clearly with your employees.
• It is important to have vision that permits close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.  If you are grading grain, the ability to identify and distinguish colors is also important.
• Ability to detect odors and ability to understand and discern safety warning systems.
• Ability to Express or exchange ideas in English, by the ability to read, write, and comprehend written and oral operational and safety instructions and related rules, policies, and memos, and communicate clearly with your coworkers and supervisors.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment – both in proximity and practice.
• Must be able to make decisions and work independently, and detail oriented.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee is regularly required to sit and may need to stand occasionally; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment.

Work Environment

This is a physical job that includes both indoor and outdoor work in all types of weather and temperature environments.  This job may include working at heights and in confined spaces.  It may be noisy and dusty at times.

Additional Information

This job description is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities.
Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate. 

United Grain Corporation is an equal-opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran, a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or age. Reasonable accommodation may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. 

Salary : $85,001 - $127,920