Operations Team Member

About the role

The Operations Team Member plays an important role in helping Natural Fertilizer and Soil Solutions safely and efficiently move materials, operate and care for equipment, serve our customers, and support the day-to-day work required to Complete the Nutrient Cycle. This position is designed for someone who is willing to do more than just drive a truck or operate a piece of equipment. Our Operations Team Members work wherever they are needed to keep jobs moving, customers taken care of, and our equipment operating efficiently. Depending on the season and workload, this position may include truck driving, equipment operation, loading and hauling materials, field application, maintenance, and other operational responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate company trucks and trailers to transport manure, fertilizer, soil amendments, agricultural products, equipment, and other materials.
• Complete required pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Maintain accurate load records, tickets, logs, and other required paperwork.
• Follow DOT regulations and all company safety policies.
• Communicate with dispatch regarding schedules, job progress, delays, equipment issues, and changes in field conditions.
• Help keep trucks productive by being prepared and available for scheduled work.
• Maintain a professional attitude when interacting with customers, vendors, contractors, and the public.
• Safely operate wheel loaders, tractors, spreaders, application equipment, and other agricultural or construction equipment.
• Load trucks and application equipment accurately and efficiently.
• Assist with manure, compost, fertilizer, gypsum, lime, and soil amendment handling and application.
• Follow field maps, application instructions, job information, and assigned application rates.
• Operate equipment in a manner that protects customer property, fields, roads, and company assets.
• Assist with equipment setup, transportation, and movement between jobs.
• Perform daily inspections of trucks and equipment.
• Grease, clean, fuel, and perform routine maintenance as required.
• Identify mechanical problems early and communicate them to the appropriate supervisor.
• Assist mechanics and other team members with repairs and preventative maintenance when needed.
• Treat company equipment as if it were your own.
• Maintain clean trucks, equipment, and work areas.
• Review job information before beginning work and understand what is expected.
• Follow instructions from supervisors, dispatch, and job leads.
• Accurately document loads, acres, tons, hours, and other required job information.
• Use company software and systems, including AG Simplified, as required.
• Communicate immediately when field conditions, equipment problems, customer requests, or other circumstances could affect the job.
• Help the team complete jobs efficiently instead of focusing only on an individual assignment.
• Being part of Operations means being willing to help where the work is. Employees may be asked to drive a truck one day, operate equipment the next, help with maintenance, move equipment, clean up a job site, or assist another crew.
• Reliability, communication, and accountability are non-negotiable expectations.
• Arrive on time and prepared to work.
• Communicate schedule conflicts as early as possible.
• Stay productive throughout the workday.
• Ask what else needs to be done when