Seasonal General Laborer - New Century FS - Vinton, IA
New Century FS, Inc. · Vinton, IA · 1 mo ago
OTHRTemporary
New Century FS is headquartered in Ames, Iowa with branches across Central to Northwest Iowa and Southeast South Dakota. The company employs approximately 330 employees (including seasonal workers) and serves over 13,000 customers, offering energy, agronomy, agri‑finance, precision agriculture, nutrient management, feed, grain, and turf products and services. New Century 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 for this position is to assist in daily operational duties at the facility.
Responsibilities
- Assist with operations at the retail supply location.
- Follow the maintenance schedule of facility and equipment.
- Assist with inventory and distribution of products.
- Drive and deliver miscellaneous products as requested.
- Stock and move warehouse product and material.
- Assist both full‑time and part‑time operations personnel.
- Maintain the facility, equipment, and company image.
- Help achieve goals by improving efficiency and reducing costs.
- Provide excellent customer service.
- Work with the location manager on all safety and compliance issues.
- Follow GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct, Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA, and DOT policies and procedures as applicable.
- Demonstrate the FS Way Standards: Trust, Responsiveness, Excellence, Expertise, and Solution Focused.
- May be required to drive and run local errands as needed.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Demonstrated business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision‑making, and skill development.
- Ability to work extended hours as business conditions warrant.
- Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
- Willingness to obtain and maintain a forklift certificate and a CDL.
- Occasional exposure to extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, etc.), noisy conditions, dust, fumes, chemicals, and electrical hazards; must use appropriate safety measures.
- Ability to work at varying heights.
- Ability to move up to 100 pounds.
- Willingness to participate in required training on GROWMARK’s policies, procedures, and position‑specific requirements.