Agronomy Operator

Description

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision 100% employer paid for all Full-Time employees.

Generous Paid Time off Program

Eligible for Annual Bonus

Pay Range

$21-$25.00 Depending on Experience

Description
Work in a full service Agronomy operation, including dry and liquid fertilizer, seed, seed treatment, crop  protection products and custom application. Other functions may include maintenance of equipment, plant, operation of forklifts, loaders, operating  tender trucks, filling fertilizer tanks and bins, loading customers' vehicles with product, unloading of  deliveries and other duties as required. 
Performs all job functions in a timely and accurate manner to increase customer satisfaction and maintain  the reputation and profitability of the organization.  


Primary Objectives
• Assist in efficient operations of the agronomy plant and provide outstanding customer service. 
• Establish and maintain a sense of pride and ownership together with a culture of accountability  and responsibility. 


Responsibilities
 • Help oversee operational functions of the agronomy plant including blending, loading, delivery of  product and general labor. 
• Attend daily meetings. 
• Cooperate and coordinate with the Location Manager, Patrons, CDL drivers and custom  applicators. 
• Maintain facility and equipment, keeping it clean and in safe working condition. 
• Provide outstanding customer service and support increase sales to customers.
 • Observe and enforced all organization policies and safety requirements.
• Establish and maintain a consistent corporate image and culture in all aspects of the operations  and appearance of the facility. 
• Cultivate 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. 
• Attention to detail and a strong sense of ownership and accountability in his/her work. 
• Keep the Location Manager informed of operational, customer, vendors or employee issues that  may arise. 
• Help and Train Seasonal Employees. 
• Work with the Location Manager and Sales Agronomists to establish strategic marketing plans in  order to achieve company objectives for the Agronomy Division. 
• Ensure accuracy of inventory and availability of product on hand for sale. 


Other
• Must use tact and diplomacy in dealing with customers and personnel. 
• Must be dependable. 
• Must be competent in handling equipment safely. 
• Must meet Department of Transportation physical and medical requirements and pass substance  abuse screening; as a safety sensitive employee subject to random and other required substance abuse screening as per Town and Country policy. 
• Must be able to lift and move up to 80 pounds. 
• Good attendance required. 
• Be able to work 40-50 hours a week and longer during peak seasons. 
• Working conditions may include dust and hazardous material. 


Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. 


Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid  conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; chemicals;  outside weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is  usually moderate. 

Requirements

Job Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older. 

• Must use tact and diplomacy in dealing with customers and personnel. 

• Must be dependable.

• Knowledge of agriculture and cooperatives 

• People and supervisory skills 

• Class A CDL or ability to obtain one 

• Acceptable driving record