Laborer, General (Seasonal) - AgVantage FS - Thornton, IA

AgVantage FS is headquartered in Waverly, Iowa with branches in Northern and Eastern Iowa. The cooperative employs about 400 people (including seasonal workers) and serves approximately 23,000 customers in agronomy, energy, precision agronomy, and agri‑finance. AgVantage FS is part of the GROWMARK System, an agricultural cooperative serving more than 100,000 customers across North America and Ontario, Canada.

Purpose and Summary

The purpose of this position is to assist in daily operational duties at the facility.

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for maintaining operations at the retail supply location.
• Follows the maintenance schedule of facility and equipment.
• Responsible for inventory and distribution of products.
• Drives and delivers miscellaneous products as requested.
• Stocks and moves warehouse product and material.
• Assists both full‑time and part‑time operations personnel.
• Maintains the facility and equipment image.
• Assists in obtaining goals by improving efficiency and reducing costs.
• Provides excellent customer service.
• Works with the location manager on all safety and compliance issues.

Other Job Functions

• Follows GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.
• May be required to drive and run local errands as needed.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Normally requires a high school diploma or the equivalent, and at least one year of retail‑related work experience demonstrating knowledge of basic business principles of inventory management and mechanics.
• Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision‑making, and skill development.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• Frequently required to lift 51–70 lb as needed.
• Frequently required to work in extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, etc.).
• Frequently exposed to working conditions that may include dust, fumes, chemicals, and electrical hazards, with appropriate safety measures.
• Will be required to work hours outside of “normal” schedules to meet seasonal demands.
• Ability and willingness to participate in required training, including education on GROWMARK’s policies and procedures and additional training related to the position.