Operations-Support - Wabash Valley Service Company - Allendale, IL

GROWMARK, Inc.•Allendale, IL

12d•$19 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The FS brand represents a standard of excellence for agricultural and energy-related products. It's the people who represent the FS brand that set it apart. As local cooperatives, FS Companies believe it is their responsibility to ensure that our earth, our communities, and businesses perform together, sustainably. FS Companies are committed to ensuring the continued profitability for the company, their owners, and their customers, while enacting to help the environment and greater good.

Requirements

Normally requires a high school diploma or the equivalent thereof, and 2 or more years related work experience.
Must have a Class A CDL driver’s license with HAZMAT and TANKER, Air Brakes, designation and a valid commercial pesticide operator’s license. Or the ability to obtain these licenses.
Ability to work extended hours and on-call as business conditions warrant.
Occasionally exposed or required to: Extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, etc.)
Noisy conditions
Working conditions may include dust, fumes, chemicals, and electrical hazards with appropriate safety measures
May be required to work at varying heights
Lift 51 - 70 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Must be able or learn to operate a lift truck, shop equipment, skid loader and basic/moderate computer operations.
May assist in Petroleum and LP tank installations.
Willing to accept new procedures and updated application equipment.

Responsibilities

Assist with material handling, blending, storage, transport and application equipment for accurate and efficient blending and delivery of products.
Assist in the operations of the plant including facilities, and service to patrons as well as assisting with monthly inventory, and all monthly reporting necessary for the operation of the plant.
Enter information into computer utilizing Agvance, Excel, Word and Outlook as needed.
Must be willing to assist Crops, Petroleum and LP in marketing activities as needed.
Must have proper communications skills for interaction with patrons and fellow employees.
Apply crop production inputs, both liquid and dry materials, to fields and growing crops according to recommended rates and procedures, communicating crop and field conditions.
Assist in field scouting as needed and directed by Location Manager and/or Crops Specialist.
Must be willing to work in all departments as needed (Crops, structures, petroleum, and LP maintenance).
Repairs and rebuilds equipment as needed.
Maintains all equipment for safe and efficient operation.
Follows all safety practices and procedures.
Helps to ensure fellow employees follow all safety practices and procedures.
Other duties may be assigned.