Agronomy Associate

Heritage Cooperative•Upper Sandusky, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Heritage Cooperative is seeking friendly, outgoing, and customer-service driven individuals to join our team as Agronomy Associates. We are committed to making Heritage Cooperative an attractive place to work for our current and prospective employees by thinking outside the box for new ways to support our greatest asset: our people.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Basic mechanical skills
Strong literacy skills including reading and writing
Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Willingness to work extended hours during peak seasonal periods.

Nice To Haves

Valid License with acceptable MVR
Previous agricultural, agronomy, warehouse, or equipment operation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a positive representation of Heritage Cooperative’s Core Values: Provide Superior Customer Service, Highest Standards of Integrity and Trust, Continuous Improvement, Being a Good Partner.
Assist with preventative maintenance and routine inspections of plant equipment to maximize operational efficiency, minimize downtime, and extend the life of company assets.
Receive, handle, store, and load agronomy products in a safe and efficient manner according to company procedures and regulatory requirements.
Operate receiving systems, conveyors, pumps, and other facility equipment to ensure accurate and timely product intake.
Run dry fertilizer, liquid and seed buildings.
Load dry fertilizer, liquid trucks and treat seed.
Safely operate forklifts, loaders, and other material-handling equipment to load customer orders and transfer inventory throughout the facility.
Fulfill customer orders accurately and efficiently, ensuring products are prepared, loaded, and delivered according to customer specifications.
Maintain accurate records of inventory transactions, product movement, equipment inspections, maintenance activities, and other required operational reports.
Perform housekeeping duties to keep facilities, equipment, and work areas clean, organized, safe, and environmentally compliant.
Assist with inventory management, including stock monitoring, product rotation, and cycle counts.
Provide exceptional customer service by maintaining a positive, professional, and courteous attitude in all interactions with customers, coworkers, vendors, and visitors.
Support seasonal agronomy operations, including fertilizer, seed, and crop protection product handling and distribution.
Follow all company policies, safety procedures, environmental regulations, and industry best practices to ensure the safety of employees, customers, and the community.
Participate in safety meetings, training programs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the overall success of agronomy operations.
Abide by all safety regulations to ensure safety of oneself, coworkers and customers.
Develop new business opportunities through prospecting, networking, and referrals.
Other duties as assigned.