Warehouse Operations
Agtegra Cooperative is a local agricultural cooperative headquartered in Aberdeen, SD, owned by over 7,000 farmers and ranchers across North and South Dakota. With a network of over 70 locations and 850 employees, Agtegra offers diverse career opportunities where employees can grow and work in their local communities. We provide 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 Operator to join our Warehouse Operations team. The Operator will assist with all warehouse operations such as seed treating, bulk and/or package chemical, and liquid fertilizer.
Responsibilities
- Execute processes and operate machinery and equipment for loading and unloading of seed and chemicals, and treatment of seed.
- Inspect buildings, grounds, and equipment to troubleshoot, perform light maintenance, and complete repair work.
- 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.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Diploma/GED or 0-1 year related experience; or combination of education and experience.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
- Must be 18 years or older.
- English proficiency.
- Valid driver’s license with the ability to obtain a CDL.
- Ability to perform physical job duties which may include 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 which may include 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).
- Ability to work in confined spaces.
- Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience operating machinery.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, talk or 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 ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential 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.