Operations Technician - Seasonal

Landus Cooperative•Ida Grove, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated individual to be part of the Landus team who will be responsible for our outside agronomy and grain operations. At Landus, you’ll find a fun team atmosphere and a stable career.

Requirements

Must have a valid driver’s license.
Must be able to move/lift up to 50 pounds; occasionally up to 100 pounds.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Understand the seasonality of an agricultural cooperative and the in-season time commitment.

Nice To Haves

Be able to obtain a Class A CDL with air brake, tanker, and HazMat endorsements.
Participate in company DOT drug and alcohol program and maintain current DOT physical.
Good computer skills.

Responsibilities

Greet all customers promptly and courteously
Maintain and increase agronomy and feed sales, grain origination and marketing with existing customers and grow business with new customers, as applicable.
Assist in all aspects of the elevator operations, if applicable to location.
Receiving and unloading grain operations.
Grain drying operations.
Measuring grain inventory on a weekly/monthly basis.
Grain train loading operations including cleaning and sealing cars.
Keeping facility clean, safe and housekeeping records current.
Maintain grain condition by testing temperatures and blending.
Assist in all aspects of the fertilizer and chemical operations, if applicable to location.
Measure inventory and report it to the supervisor.
Assist in unloading bulk and packaged product.
Provide customer service by and loading chemical product orders.
Maintain and repair equipment as needed.
Pumping bulk chemicals into customer tanks.
Tender to applicators.
Fill NH3 nurse tanks during season.
Understand basic agronomy chemistry of all products.