Mix Plant Operator

HEARTLAND CO-OP•Randolph, IA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mix Plant Operator receives, stores, cares for, processes, and distributes materials, equipment, and products. The role blends fertilizer and chemicals according to label and work order instructions, ensuring the correct product reaches the appropriate field or customer. The operator also supports inventory, warehouse and grounds upkeep, equipment maintenance, and efficient custom application operations. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination. The employee must maintain a current commercial applicator’s license and a 1A, 1B, 1C, or handler’s license. A current weighing license and grain grading certificate may also be required. Some locations may require a valid driver’s license and commercial insurability and/or a CDL; the posting does not specify whether these apply to this specific position. Work is frequently outdoors and involves seasonal long hours. The employee may occasionally work near moving machinery, at heights, and around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic or caustic chemicals. The role involves occasional lifting or moving of up to 100 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; or one to three months of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Maintain a current commercial applicator’s license and a 1A, 1B, 1C, or handler’s license.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to follow detailed but uncomplicated written or oral instructions and solve problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to use computer equipment related to inventory, work orders, billing, and blending equipment.
May need to maintain a current weighing license and grain grading certificate.
Certain branches or locations may require a valid driver’s license and commercial insurability and/or a CDL; applicability to this position is not specified.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Demonstrates problem solving, accuracy and thoroughness, communication of project changes and progress, receptiveness to feedback, cost consciousness, dependability, timely work completion, safety awareness, and punctuality.

Responsibilities

Blend fertilizer and chemicals according to label and work order instructions, ensuring the correct product is sent to the right field or customer.
Sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequences such as size, type, or product.
Receive product and verify that its quantity and quality are acceptable.
Fill requisitions, work orders, or requests for items and distribute items to customers or applicators.
Maintain the warehouse, location grounds, and equipment to acceptable company standards.
Maintain company inventory to acceptable company standards and assist in maintaining inventory records.
Drive a vehicle, loader, or forklift to transport items to and from the warehouse or to pick up items from several locations.
Maintain and record maintenance and housekeeping in appropriate logbooks.
Ensure equipment is operating properly and is clean, helping promote a positive company image.
Contribute to an efficient application process to achieve desired custom application results.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.