Operations Specialist 1

MKC • Groveland, KS

5d

About The Position

The Operations Specialist assists the agronomy, grain, and feed departments at a designated location. The role includes handling grain, feed, and fertilizer; operating and maintaining elevator equipment and facilities; and supporting safe, efficient operations and outstanding customer service. The employee is expected to promote teamwork, maintain a positive attitude, and help uphold a favorable image of the company.

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 a 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 react productively to change and handle other essential tasks as assigned.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to perform the physical activities described, including standing, walking, sitting, handling or feeling objects, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, and talking, hearing, and smelling.

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 while observing legal weight limits.
• Inspect stored grain periodically, turn it only as necessary to maintain quality, and recommend improvements to grain handling operations and customer service.
• Unload feed supply trucks, move feed 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 with proper training.
• Operate elevator machinery safely, make minor repairs, and perform scheduled equipment maintenance.
• Follow OSHA, state, federal, and company safety regulations, and proactively assess activities for hazards.
• Maintain equipment, facilities, and vehicles according to manufacturer specifications or the company maintenance program; document maintenance in writing.
• Maintain housekeeping standards and keep facilities, vehicles, property, and grounds clean, neat, and orderly.
• Assist other locations or departments as requested.
• Provide outstanding customer service to encourage repeat business.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED