FERTILIZER PLANT OPERATOR

PRATUM CO-OP•Salem, OR

12h•$26 - $30

About The Position

The purpose of this job is to receive, prepare and process shipments of crop input products for our customers as well as deliver these products to customers. This job significantly contributes to Pratum’s overall mission, which is to be an agricultural cooperative dedicated to innovative solutions, excellent service, and long-term relationships. The following are specific tasks and responsibilities related to this position, but the position may require other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Class A CDL with good driving record and appropriate endorsements.
Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations, maintaining familiarity with the employee handbook
Function in a way that fulfills Pratum’s Values
Integrity: always doing the right thing
Safety: committed to a safe environment for our employees and customers
Professionalism: dealing with all relationships in a courteous and respectful manner with a positive image, timeliness
Results Oriented: delivering on your promises
Teamwork: respecting one another with humility, working with the ag management team
Stewardship: careful and responsible management of our resources and environment
Customer Service: exceeding expectations of those we serve
Passionate engagement with Pratum Agronomy, motivated to contribute to Pratum’s success
Good math and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments
Willingness to work overtime during the busy seasons
Meet everyone with a smile

Nice To Haves

Computer skills
Equipment operation experience
Knowledge of and experience with agricultural operations and equipment

Responsibilities

Receive and process incoming products and paperwork
Load and unload trucks with a forklift
Fill chemical tanks and trucks as needed
Process customer orders to create purchase orders, and prepare product for loading
Enter/write required information on shipping tickets and/or reports
Make deliveries by driving truck to and from customers or vendors
Perform daily safety inspections on forklift
Light mechanical duties (e.g. replacing bearings, rebuilding small motors)
Manage fabrication and welding repair projects
Manage parts inventory, order replacement parts as necessary
Maintain safe and clean work environment by keeping tanks, shelves, pallet area, and workstations neat, maintaining clean shipping supply area
Operate application equipment seasonally to apply agronomic products to customers’ fields