SUNRISE OPERATIONS

About the role

This position is responsible for assisting in the growth and profitability of the Agronomy, Energy and Grain Departments through effective service and maintaining good customer service as per company standards. Sunrise Cooperative is built on integrity, respect, and professionalism, prioritizing customers by delivering exceptional service and solutions, with accountability and teamwork driving shared success, while continuous improvement fuels innovation and growth. By upholding high standards and fostering inclusivity, we create a positive environment for all.

Responsibilities

• Gain a deep understanding of all aspects of the grain business.
• Assist growers in dumping trucks.
• Safely assist in loading outbound trains and trucks.
• Maintain superior grain quality to meet end‑user expectations.
• Inspect vehicle and document on daily driver’s report.
• Perform regular maintenance of equipment (i.e., grease equipment, minor repairs, and washing equipment) and accurately document work done in maintenance log.
• Keep assigned vehicles, equipment and work areas clean.
• Adhere to all company and government policies and laws concerning transportation and handling of all products hazardous and non‑hazardous.
• Assist in repairs of facilities and equipment.
• Maintain all equipment and facilities at a high level.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Accurately and efficiently complete all necessary paperwork.
• Ensure that each customer receives outstanding customer service by providing a customer‑friendly environment which includes greeting customers, maintaining outstanding standards, and solid product knowledge.
• Project a favorable image of the company to promote its aims and objectives and foster enhanced public recognition and acceptance of all its areas of endeavor.
• Effectively communicate with customers and associates.
• Adhere to all company and government safety policies and laws (i.e., viewing safety films, understanding right‑to‑know laws, fire and explosion precautions, lock out‑tag out, etc.).
• Have flexibility for required overtime hours above the normal eight‑hour day during all busy times.
• Be available for after‑hours grain train loading when scheduled.
• Assist in the Energy and Agronomy Divisions during their busy times, conducting assigned maintenance, loading, delivering, and unloading products as well as various duties and will report to either Branch Manager while assisting during these times.
• Accurately grade grain from inbound trucks (Agronomy).
• Deliver seed, crop protection and crop nutrient products to the farm with Semi, Straight Truck or Pickup Truck (Agronomy).
• Soil sample using an automated probe and UTV, documenting accurate sample locations using GPS technology (Agronomy).
• Be available for and conduct after‑hours energy “Emergency On‑Call” service when scheduled (Energy).
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Ability to read, count, and write to accurately complete all documentation.
• Ability to work long varied hours/days as business dictates.
• Must obtain or currently hold a Class A CDL with medical card and Hazmat endorsement.
• Must obtain or currently hold a Commercial Applicators License with necessary categories.
• Must obtain or currently hold Grain Grading certifications.