Operations Specialist - Evergreen FS - Forrest, IL
About The Position
The Operations Specialist is responsible for daily product distribution and blending at the location, as well as assisting with inventory and maintaining equipment and facilities. The role supports customers and other departments and locations as needed. It operates fertilizer blending systems and powered equipment, handles product documentation and inventory control, performs equipment and facility maintenance, and assists with deliveries, customer service, and equipment installations. The position collaborates with the Operations Manager on equipment and facility readiness and annual budget planning, prepares business transaction reports and expense accounts, and contributes to company goals while following applicable conduct, compliance, environmental health and safety, OSHA, and DOT policies and procedures. Other duties may be assigned. The role normally requires a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of related work experience. The employee must hold or be able to obtain a Commercial Operators License and required pesticide or fertilizer applicator licenses, and is responsible for renewals and reporting license status. Work may involve extended hours, evenings, weekends, overtime, and on-call work as business conditions warrant. Conditions may include extreme weather, dust, fumes, chemicals, electrical hazards, noise, and work at varying heights. The role requires lifting 51–70 pounds and participation in required training.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Two years of related work experience.
- Hold and maintain, or have the ability to obtain, a Commercial Operators License and all required pesticide or fertilizer applicator licenses for applying and working with chemicals.
- Renew required licenses or certifications and report their status to the Location Manager.
- Ability to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends, work required overtime, and be on call as business conditions warrant.
- Ability to lift 51–70 pounds.
- Ability and willingness to participate in required training.
Responsibilities
- Operate the fertilizer blend system, complete delivery tickets, and blend products according to recommended rates and procedures.
- Ensure all products are accounted for through invoices or delivery tickets, control inventory, and submit tickets daily.
- Operate loaders, forklifts, and other powered equipment; safely load and unload containers, pallets, materials, and products on and off trucks or trailers.
- Maintain, repair, rebuild, and service location equipment, vehicles, and structures as needed.
- Perform and record daily safety checks, follow the preventive maintenance program, and report issues to the Location Manager.
- Assist other departments as needed with deliveries, maintenance, customer service, equipment installations, and other assigned duties.
- Assist customers with product pickups and deliveries.
- Collaborate with the Operations Manager to keep equipment, rolling stock, and facilities in good working order and assist with annual budget planning.
- Prepare reports of business transactions and maintain expense accounts.
- Support company goals and objectives through collaboration.
- Assist at other company locations when required.
- Follow the Code of Conduct and applicable compliance, environmental health and safety, OSHA, and DOT policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Fully funded pension
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Supplemental accident, critical illness, disability, hospital indemnity, and identity theft protection plans
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) plan with company matching
- Free Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
