Production Operations - Agronomy/Grain

AGTEGRA COOPERATIVE•Aberdeen, SD

59d

About The Position

Agtegra Cooperative is a local agricultural cooperative headquartered in Aberdeen, SD. It is owned by over 7,000 farmers and ranchers, predominantly in North and South Dakota, with a network of over 70 locations and 850 employees. For more information, please visit www.agtegra.com [https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.agtegra.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7CMcKenzie.DuFresne%40agtegra.com%7Cc0444c60059b4b563acb08dc1dc67580%7C3ab189a418d64d9aaff68b4efcec0d9c%7C0%7C0%7C638417985418354416%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=1rLiZ5hCly3bwLEzUPlywl1Ltr2DPNwSgK16%2F5hE%2BTg%3D&reserved=0]. At Agtegra, our mission is simple: ‘Do something great for my farm and family that nobody else will do.’ To accomplish this, Agtegra offers diverse career opportunities where employees can grow and work in their local communities.  Your personal and professional needs matter here – which is why we offer a variety of competitive benefits to employees, including healthcare and retirement, generous paid-time-off (PTO), family leave, and a clothing allowance just to name a few.  It’s not just a job at Agtegra – it’s a place where we invite all employees to Start Here. Grow Here.  We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Operator to join our Agronomy and Grain Operations team. The Operator will be responsible for assisting the agronomy and grain departments day-to-day operation.

Requirements

Diploma/GED or 0-1 Year Related Experience or combination of education and experience
Valid driver’s license with the ability to obtain a CDL.
Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
English Proficiency
Must be 18 years or older.
Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc., with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including a respirator.
Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)
Ability to work in confined spaces.
Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts.

Nice To Haves

Experience in agriculture

Responsibilities

Executing processes and operating machinery and equipment as required, including loading out chemical, seed or fertilizer to customers. This position involves the frequent operation of Payloaders, Skidloaders, Tractor/Mowers, Locomotives, Telehandlers and Forklifts.
Executing processes and operating machinery and equipment as required, including loading and unloading trucks and railcars as well as other grain handling such as filling or reclaiming ground piles, transferring and blending.
Inspecting buildings, grounds, and equipment utilized by the facility to troubleshoot, perform light maintenance, and complete repair work.
Monitoring equipment, operating control systems, processing samples, and utilizing computer systems to input and record data as necessary.
Interacting regularly with customers, peers, and management to provide exceptional customer service, pursue continuous improvement of facility operations, and promote a teamwork focused environment.
Adheres to all safety regulations, requirements, policies and procedures, including OSHA regulations, the vehicle policy and fleet safety program and DOT regulations.
Other duties as assigned