GRAIN OPERATIONS

Description

 SUMMARY: This position is responsible for assisting in the growth and profitability of the Grain, Energy and Agronomy Departments through maintaining good customer service as per company standards. It is unique in that the individual will work as an energy and agronomy employee totaling three to four months per year during the busy times of those. Energy duties would entail delivering propane, lubricants, fuel and conducting energy service work. Agronomy duties include custom application, soil sampling, delivering crop inputs, equipment maintenance and assisting to keep a clean and orderly work environment and facility.

Requirements

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in keeping grain dust in the facility to less than 1/8 inch in depth. All grain spills need to be cleaned up immediately.
• Keeping areas surrounding the elevator clean and professional looking
• Assist in emptying the grain bins including operation of the grain bin sweeps, shoveling, and sweeping as needed
• Assist in loading rail cars
• Perform regular maintenance of equipment (i.e., grease equipment, minor repairs, and wash equipment) and accurately document work done in maintenance log.
• Keep assigned vehicles, equipment and work areas clean.
• Assist in repairs of facilities and equipment.
• Accurately and efficiently complete all necessary paperwork.
• Ensure that each customer receives outstanding customer service by providing a customer friendly environment which includes greeting customers, maintaining outstanding standards, and solid product knowledge
• Project a favorable image of the company to promote its aims and objectives and foster enhanced public recognition and acceptance of all its areas of endeavor.
• Effectively communicate with customers and associates.
• Adhere to all company and government safety policies and laws (i.e., viewing safety films, understanding right to know laws, fire, and explosion precautions, lock out - tag out, etc.)
• Have flexibility for required overtime hours above the normal eight hour day during all busy times.
• Other jobs as assigned.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the Energy and Agronomy Divisions in their busy times, conducting assigned maintenance, loading, delivering, and unloading products as well as various duties and will report to either Energy Manager or Agronomy Manager while assisting in      Energy and Agronomy during these times.
• (Energy) Be available for and conduct after hours energy “Emergency On-Call” service for when scheduled..
• Other jobs as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, count, and write to accurately complete all documentation.
• Must have class A CDL with a Medical Card and Haz-Mat or the ability to obtain within 12 months of hire date.
• Ability to obtain an Ohio Department of Agriculture Commercial Pesticide License in the necessary categories.
• Must have ability to use computer, smart tablet and smart phone.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers and associates.
• Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates.

DISCLAIMER

The job description is not intended to cover or describe all tasks, duties, and responsibilities the employee may be required to be asked to perform. Sunrise Cooperative retains the right to change or add new tasks, duties, and responsibilities at any time, with or without notice to the employee. 

WORK AUTHORIZATION

Evidence of work authorization upon employment is required in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Completion of USCIS form I-9 will be required in order to verify employment eligibility within 3 business days of the first day of employment.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

Sunrise Cooperative provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Sunrise Cooperative complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Sunrise Cooperative expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Sunrise Cooperative’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including termination. 

Potential hire will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.