Fertilizer Equipment Operator

Helena Agri-Enterprises • New Roads, LA

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About The Position

The Fertilizer Equipment Operator assists the Fertilizer Manager with daily fertilizer operations. The role involves safely operating an articulating loader to blend dry fertilizer, mixing and pouring dry and liquid elements for complete fertilizer blends, maintaining and cleaning the fertilizer facility, and helping load and unload fertilizer trucks. The operator also assists with inventory controls, drives a company vehicle, provides excellent customer service to internal and external customers, follows company policies and procedures, and performs other work-related duties as assigned. Reliable and regular attendance is required.

The work takes place in a warehouse and outdoor environment. Outdoor work occurs in all types of weather and involves exposure to outdoor elements. Warehouse work regularly takes place around moving equipment and mechanical parts, with possible exposure to fumes, airborne particles, chemical and biological hazards, vibrations, and electrical shock risk. Noise is usually moderate to loud and occasionally very loud. Safety is a high priority, and Helena uses measures intended to minimize exposure to potentially harmful conditions.

The position requires frequent use of hands and the ability to talk, hear, walk, sit, and stand for eight hours or more. Physical tasks include lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to and including 50 pounds or more; reaching overhead up to and including 25 pounds; climbing; gripping, grasping, and twisting with the hands and wrists; bending and stooping for long periods; and working below knee level or above shoulder level for short periods.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Familiarity with heavy machinery.
• Knowledge of safety equipment operations.
• Understanding of dry and liquid weights and measures.
• Competence in basic math skills.
• Ability to operate equipment for extended periods.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to meet all company requirements to drive a Helena vehicle.
• Applicants whose roles require operating a moving vehicle or interacting with heavy equipment must meet the legal age requirement.
• Successful completion of a drug test and background check.
• Ability to perform the physical tasks described, including standing for eight hours or more and handling loads of up to and including 50 pounds or more.

Nice To Haves

• CDL preferred.
• Spanish communication skills are valuable.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate an articulating loader to blend dry fertilizer.
• Assist the Fertilizer Manager with mixing and pouring dry and liquid elements for complete fertilizer blends.
• Perform daily maintenance and cleaning of the fertilizer facility.
• Assist with loading and unloading fertilizer trucks.
• Assist the Fertilizer Manager with inventory controls.
• Drive a company vehicle.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned by the leader.
• Maintain reliable and regular attendance.
• Follow company policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Health insurance, starting the same day of employment.
• Dental insurance, starting the same day of employment.
• Vision insurance, starting the same day of employment.
• Up to $3,000 in reward dollars for a Health Savings Account.
• 401(k) plan with company matching, starting on the first day; company match may increase up to 10% based on contribution amount.
• Three-year vesting on company match with 1,000 hours of service.
• Earned Wage Access through DailyPay.
• Paid time off.
• Holiday pay.
• Free term life insurance at 1x annual base pay.
• Free short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Up to four weeks of paid parental leave.
• Education assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED