Specialist, Operations Associate

• Carry out general labor responsibilities promptly and efficiently
• Develop and maintain knowledge of the commodities handled at the location and comply with company policy and government regulations pertaining to commodities
• Work with customers in a courteous and professional manner
• Prepare trucks and railcars for loading/unloading, which may require sampling, loosening large nuts, opening hatches, and attaching and/or detaching flexible hoses
• Load and unload agricultural inputs from railcars and/or trucks using heavy or light duty machinery/equipment
• Control and monitor all load out functions
• Understand and operate automated scale/dump systems
• Conduct and properly record daily, weekly and monthly maintenance tasks including but not limited to lubrication of pumps, valves, and loading arms
• Inspect in-use equipment looking for seeps and leaks of process equipment
• Monitor and maintain quality of inventory
• Deliver products such as fertilizer, chemical, seed, feed and others to customer sites
• Confined space entry
• Keep all work areas in a clean, orderly and safe condition
• Perform grounds maintenance including snow removal
• Perform warehouse work including driving loader, loading/unloading inventory, forklift operation, and general maintenance
• Promptly report any customer complaints, repair or maintenance needs, or safety concerns to supervisor
• Maintain and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and safety requirements
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned

• Knowledge of Operations and/or Business Operations
• Must meet minimum age requirement
• Ability to operate machinery such as loaders, conveyors, tractors, and track mobile
• Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons to meet business demands
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Comfortable working around grain and dust
• Comfortable working in heights and confined spaces
• Agriculture experience preferred
• Forklift certification preferred
• Pre-employment screening may be required
• Ability to lift 75 pounds
• Ability to climb rail cars, ladders, stairs, and bins
• Ability to work in dust and adverse weather conditions and temperatures

• Agriculture experience
• Forklift certification

401(k)