Plant Operations/Loader

About Agtegra

Agtegra Cooperative is a local agricultural cooperative headquartered in Aberdeen, SD, owned by over 7,000 farmers and ranchers, predominantly in North and South Dakota. With a network of over 70 locations and 850 employees, Agtegra’s mission is to “Do something great for my farm and family that nobody else will do.” The cooperative offers diverse career opportunities where employees can grow and work in their local communities, supported by competitive benefits including healthcare, retirement, generous paid-time-off (PTO), family leave, and a clothing allowance.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Loader to join our Plant Operations team. The Loader will operate and maintain equipment associated with the blending, mixing, and loading of dry bulk fertilizer, liquid fertilizer, bulk and packaged chemical, bulk and bagged seed.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery and equipment, including dry fertilizer bulk handling equipment such as bobcats, forklifts, and payloaders.
• Inspect buildings, grounds, and equipment to troubleshoot, perform light maintenance, and complete repair work.
• Follow label instructions and proper mixing orders when loading crop protection products, blending fertilizer, or treating/inoculating seed.
• Interact regularly with customers, peers, and management to provide exceptional customer service, pursue continuous improvement of facility operations, and promote a teamwork-focused environment.
• Adhere to all safety regulations, requirements, policies, and procedures, including OSHA regulations, vehicle policy, fleet safety program, and DOT regulations.

Requirements

• Diploma/GED or 0-1 year of related experience, or a combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license with the ability to obtain a CDL.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• English proficiency.
• Ability to perform physical job duties, including bending, lifting up to 50 lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions, including heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc., with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including a respirator.
• Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above) and confined spaces.
• Ability to work overtime, including weekends, holidays, or different shifts.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, talk, hear, and taste or smell.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally required to sit.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions.
• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, high or precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, and risk of electrical shock.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Benefits

• Healthcare and retirement benefits.
• Generous paid-time-off (PTO).
• Family leave.
• Clothing allowance.