A professional who manages grain elevator. Responsibilities include:

• Examines samples to determine extent of dirt, burrs, hulls, seeds, and other dockage.
• Extracts samples and forwards them to local grain exchange for analysis and certification of moisture and protein content.
• Reviews analysis to ascertain amount of moisture and protein present in sample.
• Calculates market value and bargains with sellers to obtain grain at favorable price.
• Buys grain or issues storage certificates.
• Computes shipping cost to determine most economical way of transporting grain.
• Reviews and approves grain settlements to ensure that payments are made according to weight, moisture, and protein content.
• Keeps daily records on kinds and grades of grain received, prices paid, amount purchased, and amount in storage.
• Directs workers engaged in unloading, loading, storing, and mixing of grain for shipment and milling.