About the position
The Operations Specialist 2 is responsible for assisting in the agronomy, grain, and feed departments at the designated location. Key duties include fertilizer blending and loading, prepping and loading sprayer support equipment, transporting NH3 tanks, and the pick-up and delivery of fertilizer equipment. The role also involves loading fertilizer with proper training, as well as the pick-up and delivery of tanks and loading feed. Additionally, the position includes grain handling, performing cleaning and maintenance in the elevator, buildings, and on the grounds, and dumping and loading grain trucks. The Operations Specialist 2 is expected to perform duties in a manner that optimizes the company’s efficiency, helps achieve the company’s mission and goals, and results in outstanding customer service. This employee will support the safety culture and maintain a positive attitude that promotes teamwork within the entire company and a favorable image of the company.
Responsibilities
- Handle incoming grain by unloading trucks, weighing and testing the grain, and transferring it to the correct bin.
- Load out grain to trucks or rail cars following legal weight limits.
- Blend grains as necessary when preparing to ship out of the facility.
- Maintain the quality of the grain in the elevator by making periodic inspections.
- Unload feed from supply trucks and load into the warehouse.
- Load liquid, dry, and NH3 fertilizer into customer vehicles and deliver as directed.
- Drive a commercial vehicle when requested.
- Assist with the operation of the seed cleaner.
- Assist with monthly inventory duties.
- Observe OSHA, state, federal, and MKC safety regulations.
- Maintain equipment and facilities regularly to the manufacturer's specifications.
- Assist other locations and/or departments as requested.
- Maintain all vehicles in proper operating order and keep them clean.
- Maintain a positive visual image of all locations by keeping the property and grounds clean.
- Provide outstanding customer service to generate repeat business.
Requirements
- Ability to gain operational knowledge of all machinery in the elevator.
- Able to obtain good working knowledge of fertilizer, seed, and grains.
- Ability to obtain and maintain Class A CDL with Hazmat and Tanker Endorsements.
- Ability to obtain and maintain 7B Fumigation License.
- Utilize basic computer skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.
