Plant Operations Specialist - GROWMARK FS, LLC - Accomac, VA

GROWMARK, Inc.•Accomac, VA

About The Position

The Plant Operations Specialist assists the Location Manager with operating the assigned location, including planning, scheduling, logistics, inventory, product handling, customer satisfaction, and personnel coordination. The position works with the Location Manager and Crop Specialist to organize and schedule work and product batching at dry and liquid facilities. The specialist controls inventory and related records, reviews customer blending and delivery tickets, operates and maintains facility and application equipment, and prepares, blends, and delivers fertilizer and crop protection products according to recommended rates and procedures. The role also includes coordinating employees, performing equipment maintenance and safety checks, preparing required tickets and invoices, and ensuring loading and transportation comply with company and DOT standards. The role provides timely, accurate customer service and supports company goals while following applicable company, environmental health and safety, OSHA, and DOT policies. Work may involve extended hours and on-call availability depending on business conditions, as well as exposure to demanding weather, noise, dust, fumes, chemicals, electrical hazards, heights, and confined spaces.

Requirements

Normally requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
Three or more years of related work experience demonstrating knowledge of fertilizer facility and equipment operations.
Demonstrate business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision-making, and skill-development abilities.
Ability to obtain and maintain required endorsements and other applicable certifications, licenses, and permits.
Ability to work extended hours and be on call as business conditions warrant.
Ability and willingness to participate in required training, including training on company policies and procedures and position-related requirements.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of GROWMARK agronomy and/or energy operations.
CDL license with a valid medical card and satisfactory driving record, as applicable.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Location Manager and Crop Specialist to plan, organize, direct, and schedule work assignments and product batching sequences for dry and liquid facilities.
Control inventory and submit application records daily, ensuring every product is accounted for with an invoice or delivery ticket.
Review customer blending and delivery tickets for accuracy and schedule product batching sequences.
Operate facility loading and unloading equipment, mixing equipment, and other machinery.
Coordinate the work activities of location employees.
Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, maintenance, and cleaning of equipment and machinery.
Operate and maintain facility equipment and machinery safely, efficiently, and economically.
Schedule and perform maintenance of assigned equipment, rolling stock, and facilities.
Set up material handling, blending, storage, transport, and application equipment; blend products according to recommended rates and procedures.
Complete delivery tickets, transfer tickets, and invoices for fertilizer and crop protection loads.
Safely operate sprayers, floaters, single- or tandem-axle trucks, and other equipment in accordance with company and DOT standards.
Perform and record daily safety checks of assigned vehicles and associated equipment, including pre-trip checks of fuel and oil levels, tires, lights, and brakes.
Load and unload containers, pallets, materials, and products onto trucks, trailers, or railcars by hand or forklift; balance and distribute loads, check axle weights, and comply with DOT regulations.
Lead personnel in following safe operating procedures and regulations.
Provide timely and accurate customer service to increase customer satisfaction and maintain the organization's reputation and profitability.
Support company goals and objectives through collaboration.
Follow GROWMARK's Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, and applicable Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA, and DOT policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.