Operations Technician

Responsibilities

• Abide by our values and practices by: Working in a safe & efficient manner, Providing superior customer service, Performing equipment and facility maintenance including housekeeping, daily maintenance checks, and basic maintenance as required, Supporting all aspects of Agronomy Operations, Managing ag chemicals and fertilizer, Understanding chemical rates, uses, and restrictions, Responsible for loading, mixing, and injecting fertilizer with chemicals, Responsible for loading and unloading chemicals with payloader and other equipment, Prepare and review weekly inventory reports for distribution to accounting and team leaders on supplies, quality, and age of inventory, Demonstrate work habits that develop, build, and support the team concept with AgState, Meet with other supervisors, location leaders, and team leaders to determine various staffing needs, equipment and facility needs and monitor overall efficiency, Perform general repairs at facilities such as patching small holes in spouts or fixing small bearings, Support the elevator operations, Receive, dry, blend, and load grain, Measure grain inventory as needed, Prepare grain rail cars and load cars according to specifications as needed, Maintain grain conditions, Assisting other locations, as needed
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must have a valid state motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Ability to obtain Class A CDL.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Good computer skills.
• One year of related experience and/or education preferred, but not required.
• Ability to learn how to run the shuttle wagon and be trained in chemical repacking, heavy equipment usage, chemical mixing, and rationing.
• HazMat is beneficial, but not necessary.
• Chemical Handler’s license – 1A, 1B, and 1C – beneficial but not required – will train to obtain licensing.

Qualifications

Our values ~ RISE: Respect- ~ Integrity ~ Safety ~ Excellence

Benefits

AgState offers a generous benefits package including 401K Match or Defined Benefit (Pension) Retirement Plan Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Salary Continuation Long Term Disability Supplemental Insurance Career Growth and Development Opportunities Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Education Assistance Program Employee discounts and local discounts Paid Holidays Clothing Allowance Generous Paid Time off Accrual

Pay

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Schedule

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