Facility Operations - Agronomy Focus

Location Operations Support

Primary Objective: To support daily location operations efficiently and safely. Maintain location equipment and facilities for the benefit of IAS and its member-owners.

Major Accountabilities:

1. Report to assigned workplace at time specified; report late arrivals or absences to supervisor prior to start time.
2. Maintain required licenses, physicals, etc. necessary to perform job requirements.
3. Repairs and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.
4. Operation and maintenance of equipment and facilities
5. Run and maintain chemical shed, including keeping records for tier 11 reporting.
6. Filling shuttles and NH3 nurse tanks
7. Assist with the distribution of farm supply products and grain operations when assigned.
8. Notification of shop tools, inventories of supplies, or replacement parts needed.
9. Maintain cleanliness of the shop and warehouse areas in which you are working.
10. Participate in safety and job-related training programs provided by the company.
11. Follow company policies and procedures regarding safety and conduct.
12. Create a positive, professional image to customers and community.
13. Accept and carry out other assigned duties given by location manager.
14. As a commitment to serving the customer, and to support ongoing business needs this position may be required on occasion to report to and work for another IAS location.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Class A CDL or ability to obtain, and/or utilization of seasonal CDL during peak business needs.
• Mechanical aptitude including basic understanding of mechanical, hydraulics, and piping systems and knowledge of various machines and tools including their design, use, repair, and maintenance.
• Displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently.
• Ability to communicate information or ideas effectively in written or oral form.
• Ability to organize, deal with change effectively, and work on multiple tasks concurrently.
• Possess math skills when performing basic operations.
• Obtain Commercial Applicator Core Licensing with categories 1A, 1B, 1C, 7C
• Assist with LP delivery during the busy season.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Adaptability:

• Requires static strength to lift, push, pull, or carry objects with a minimum weight of 50 pounds. Also, flexibility to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs. Also, trunk strength and ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time. Some tasks involve repetitive motion.
• Agricultural Environment – Possible exposure to seasonal weather, outdoor conditions, and agriculture products.
• Personal Protective Equipment may be required for some tasks.