Operations Specialist 1

MKC•Moundridge, KS

About The Position

The Operations Specialist 1 assists the agronomy, grain, and feed departments at a designated location. The role includes picking up and delivering fertilizer equipment, loading fertilizer after receiving proper training, picking up and delivering tanks, and loading feed. Grain duties include handling grain, cleaning and maintaining the elevator, buildings, and grounds, and dumping and loading grain trucks. The specialist is expected to support efficient operations, help achieve company goals, deliver outstanding customer service, promote safety, and contribute to a positive, team-oriented company image. The position requires developing operational knowledge of elevator machinery, operating the elevator safely, making minor repairs, and performing scheduled equipment maintenance. The employee must build working knowledge of fertilizer, seed, and grains; obtain and maintain a 7B Fumigation License; work independently with minimal supervision; and adapt to changes and other assigned tasks. Work takes place both inside a climate-controlled office and outdoors in hot and cold weather. The role involves frequent standing, stooping, and climbing ladders, as well as extensive shoveling and sweeping. Physical duties include lifting or moving up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally. Required protective equipment varies by work area and task; eye protection, hard hats, and gloves are required in designated areas, and chemical handling may require additional PPE.

Requirements

High school degree or GED.
Ability to gain operational knowledge of elevator machinery, operate the elevator safely, make minor repairs, and conduct scheduled equipment maintenance.
Ability to obtain good working knowledge of fertilizer, seed, and grains.
Ability to obtain and maintain a 7B Fumigation License.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to respond productively to change and handle other essential assigned tasks.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Ability to perform duties involving standing, walking, sitting, hand use, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, and talking, hearing, and smelling.
Vision abilities including close, distance, and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjustment of focus.
Wear full-length denim or similar material pants and leather-toed shoes at all times, except when appropriate attire is required for professional meetings.
Wear eye protection, hard hats, and gloves in designated areas; use additional chemical-handling PPE as prescribed by the chemical label.

Responsibilities

Unload incoming grain trucks; weigh and test grain when necessary; and transfer grain to the correct bin while using storage space efficiently.
Load grain onto trucks or rail cars in compliance with legal weight limits.
Inspect stored grain periodically, turn grain only as needed to maintain quality, and recommend improvements to grain handling and customer service.
Unload feed deliveries into the warehouse and load feed into customer vehicles as directed.
Load fertilizer into customer vehicles or deliver it as directed.
Pick up and deliver fertilizer equipment and tanks, and load fertilizer after proper training.
Handle grain and perform cleaning and maintenance in the elevator, buildings, and on the grounds.
Follow OSHA, state, federal, and company safety regulations; proactively assess activities for hazards and promote a safety culture.
Maintain equipment and facilities according to manufacturer specifications or the company maintenance program, follow housekeeping standards, and document maintenance in writing.
Keep facilities, vehicles, property, and grounds clean, neat, and in proper operating order.
Assist other locations and departments as requested.
Provide outstanding customer service to encourage repeat business.
Support efficient company operations and promote teamwork and a positive company image.