Operations Associate

Position Objective

To work in a front-line position servicing customers in grain, feed and agronomy along with assisting the location with a variety of day-to-day operations in a safe and timely manner that will optimize the cooperative’s market share and savings, improve the cooperative’s efficiency, help achieve the cooperative’s mission and goals, and result in outstanding customer service.

Operational Duties

• Assist with repairs and improvements to equipment and location 
• Operates all machinery and equipment as required
• Assists in weighing, grading, loading and blending all grain
• Assist in daily housekeeping to maintain a safe environment for employees and customers
• Assist with seasonal fertilizer – loading and unloading trucks, tender driving, and handling of products/chemicals
• Assist with feed mill and seed shed duties; loading, unloading, and sorting inventory
• Help to complete monthly inventory of all location products

Reporting

• Inform your supervisor of discrepancies in your reports as soon as you are aware of them
• Inform your supervisor of potential problems or potential new business opportunities directly or indirectly related to your department
• Report any unsafe equipment or working conditions to your supervisor
• Report any needed repairs or special maintenance to your supervisor immediately

Safety and Compliance

• Uphold cooperative policies
• Follow and comply with all laws and regulations both State and Federal
• Attend employee safety meetings, etc. held as required or scheduled in conjunction with Safety Director or location

Other Duties

• Perform other duties as assigned by management
• Collaboratively work with location, departmental personnel
• Attitude consistently mirrors the company image and promotes fellow employee teamwork
• Present a professional image through words, actions, and personal appearance
• Collaboratively work with all departments with in location and CFE as needed

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficient with Microsoft office and Excel software
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects at a time and demonstrate good attention to detail
• Detail oriented to provide accurate and consistent work with or without direction
• Knowledge of administrative/inventory procedures and systems
• Chemical Handlers license and Class A CDL (or be able to obtain within 60 days)
• Ability to work long seasonal hours
• Excellent customer service skills

Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in basic qualifications are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.