Outside Operations

(Eligible for our Referral Bonus Program - Please be sure to indicate the NEW Cooperative employee on your application)

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Include but are not limited to the following:

Operations

• Assist in loading and unloading of products from vehicles based on work orders.

• Unloads and loads grain from trucks and wagons.

• Operate fertilizer tender trucks.

• Fill and transport NH3 equipment.

• Operate commercial application equipment as needed.

• Operate a semi-truck in the off-season or as needed.

• Assist in other areas of the location as needed.

Maintenance

• Ensures that work area, equipment, and vehicles are all neat, clean, and well maintained.

• Assist in setup & maintenance of equipment.

• Perform standard routine maintenance of equipment.

• Perform standard routine maintenance and repairs to equipment throughout all areas of the location.

• Maintains grain quality.

Other

• Use all tools, equipment, and vehicles carefully and for their intended use.

• Works extended hours as requested by supervisor to ensure good customer service in busy season.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Must be licensed and insurable to drive.

• Must have or the ability to obtain a Class A CDL (Commercial Driver s License) with tanker and HazMat endorsement.

• Must have or be able to obtain a Commercial Handler's or Applicator's License.

• Understand the importance of providing extremely high levels of customer service.

• High school diploma or GED with 1-3 months of related experience.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

• Understand the seasonality of the farm supply business and the in-season time commitment.

• Must be able to interact and effectively communicate with customers and individuals at all levels of the organization.

• Possesses problem solving capability and understands the operational processes.

Basic Employment Expectations:

Safety

• Performs work in a safe manner at all times and uses the appropriate PPE.

• Checks the work area for hazards and corrects/reports unsafe conditions.

• Considers the safety of oneself, and other employees, and customers.

• Follows all safety protocols and seeks advice from supervisor when uncertain.

Communication

• Maintains open communication and cooperates with supervisor, departments, and fellow employees.

• Communicates with supervisor and others immediately when unexpected problems cause absence, lateness, or the need to leave early.

Accountability & Professionalism

• Abides by policies set forth in the employee policy manual.

• Carries a fair share of the workload.

• Promotes NEW Cooperative through positive, friendly, and professional interactions.

• Is punctual, follows directives, and works in an efficient and timely manner; accepts personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of the work.

• Understands that satisfactory attendance is essential to the efficient operation of the work environment.

Customer Service

• Continually works to satisfy customers to address questions/concerns through effective communication, solving problems, responding to questions, and managing their expectations.

Personal/Professional Development

• Establishes personal performance goals and works toward these goals.

• Continually upgrades and demonstrates knowledge of the job.