Seasonal Operations Specialist

Summary

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, carry out general labor responsibilities promptly and efficiently. Responsibilities may include:


• 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 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 trucks using heavy or light duty machinery/equipment. May include bulk and or packaged material.


• 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 (may include blended, bulk or packaged product).


• Deliver products such as fertilizer, chemical, seed, feed and others to customer sites.


• Keep all work areas in a clean, orderly and safe condition. Conduct regular housekeeping duties such as sweeping, shoveling, power washing, scraping and cleaning up spills. Complete appropriate record keeping.


• 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. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.


• Follow all company policies, procedures, and safety requirements.


• Perform other duties as needed or assigned to ensure facility operates smoothly and customers receive excellent customer service.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• Must meet minimum age requirement


• 1+ years of experience in Operations and/or Business Operations

Additional Qualifications

• Ability to operate machinery such as loaders, conveyors, tractors, and track mobile


• Ability to work with computers


• Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons to meet business demands


• CDL license or ability to attain one with Hazmat endorsement preferred


• Agriculture experience preferred


• Forklift certiification preferred


• Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 75 pounds


• Ability to climb ladders, stairs, and bins


• Ability to work in dust and adverse weather conditions and temperatures 


• Ability to wear a respirator if necessary (not required)