Fertilizer Equipment Operator
About Us
Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is a leading full-service agronomic solutions provider that's been in business since 1957. With close to 450+ locations nationwide and over 6,000 employees, our corporate office is located in Collierville, Tennessee, a suburb outside of Memphis. We rank at the top nationally for volume and sales in our industry and encompass many facets including product development, sales, operations, precision technology, and manufacturing.
About the Role
The Fertilizer Equipment Operator assists the Fertilizer Manager in daily operations.
- Safe operation of articulating loader used to blend dry fertilizer, mixing and pouring of dry and liquid elements for complete fertilizer blends.
- Assist the Fertilizer Manager with mixing and pouring of dry and liquid elements for complete fertilizer blends.
- Daily maintenance and cleaning of fertilizer facility.
- Assists with the loading and unloading of fertilizer trucks.
- Assists Fertilizer Manager with inventory controls.
- Required to drive a company vehicle.
- Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
- Other work-related duties as assigned by leader.
- Reliable and regular attendance is required.
- Follows all company policies and procedures.
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Familiarity with heavy machinery.
- Knowledgeable in safety equipment operations.
- Understanding of weights and measures, dry and liquid.
- Competent in basic math skills.
- Ability to operate equipment for extended periods of time.
- Ability to read, write, and speak in English is required.
- Communicating in Spanish is a valuable skill at Helena.
- Valid U.S. driver's license is required to drive a company vehicle.
- Must meet all company requirements to drive a Helena vehicle.
- Applicants must meet legal age requirements for operating a moving vehicle or interacting with heavy equipment.
- Successful completion of a drug test and background check is required.
Work Environment and Physical Aspects
At Helena, safety is our highest priority. The work environment for this position is a warehouse/outdoor setting where the noise level is usually moderate to loud and occasionally very loud. You will work outdoors in all types of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements. In the warehouse, you will regularly work around moving equipment/mechanical parts and could be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, chemical and biological hazards, vibrations, and a risk of electrical shock.
- Use of hands for many different tasks, talking, hearing, walking, sitting, and standing (8 hours a day or more).
- Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling (up to and including 50 lbs or more).
- Reaching overhead (up to and including 25 lbs).
- Climbing, gripping, grasping, and twisting using hands and wrists.
- Bending and stooping for long periods of time.
- Working below knee levels and above shoulder level for short periods.
Benefits
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance starting the same day you do.
- Earn up to $3,000 in Reward Dollars for your Health Savings Account (HSA).
- Robust 401(k) Savings Plan with a 100% company-match up to 5% starting on your first day; company-match increases up to 10% based on your contribution amount and years of service.
- Three-year vesting on company-match with 1,000 hours of service.
- Access to earned pay between paydays through Earned Wage Access (EWA) with DailyPay.
- Paid time-off and holiday pay.
- Free Term Life Insurance at 1x your annual base pay.
- Free Short & Long-Term Disability.
- Up to four weeks of paid Parental Leave.
- Education Assistance.
For more detailed information about our benefits visit us at helenacareers.com/benefits.