Grain Associate

Heritage Cooperative•Springfield, OH

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Heritage Cooperative is actively seeking a friendly, outgoing, and customer-service driven Grain Associate. The company emphasizes that its people are its greatest asset and continuously seeks ways to make working at Heritage Cooperative attractive. This role involves upholding Heritage Cooperative’s Core Values, assisting with preventative maintenance on plant equipment to ensure maximum efficiency and longevity, completing necessary records and reports, and maintaining a polite and energetic demeanor. Key responsibilities also include accurately and timely fulfilling customer orders, ensuring equipment and facilities are kept neat, clean, safe, and environmentally sound, and operating machinery such as forklifts for product loading. The associate will also be responsible for safely and efficiently running receiving systems and equipment, and adhering to all safety regulations to protect themselves, coworkers, and customers.

Requirements

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Outstanding organizational and time-management skills
Excellent communication skills
Fundamental mechanical skills
Ability to frequently stand and/or walk for extended periods of time
Ability to frequently lift heavy objects no more than 50 pounds
Ability to occasionally crawl, stoop, kneel, climb, or balance
Willingness to work extended hours and weekends when needed
Willingness to work various weather elements including cold, heat, wind, rain, etc

Nice To Haves

Valid Driver License, with acceptable driving record
High School Diploma or equivalent
Previous industry experience

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 on all plant equipment to obtain the maximum efficiency and ensure the longevity of all fixed assets
Complete required records and reports
Exhibit an energetic and polite attitude throughout all encounters during the workday
Fulfill customer orders in an accurate and timely fashion
Maintain equipment and facilities in a neat, clean, safe, and environmental sound condition
Operate machinery such as a forklift to load out product in an accurate and safe manner
Run receiving systems and equipment in a safe and efficient manner to receive product
Abide by all safety regulations to ensure safety of oneself, coworkers and customers
Other duties as assigned