Agtegra Cooperative
Production Operations - Agronomy/Grain
Agtegra Cooperative, Aberdeen, South Dakota, United States, 57401
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Agtegra Cooperative is a local agricultural cooperative headquartered in Aberdeen, SD. It is owned by over 7,000 farmers and ranchers, predominantly in North and South Dakota, with a network of over 70 locations and 850 employees. For more information, please visit www.agtegra.com.
At Agtegra Cooperative, our mission is simple: 'Do something great for my farm and family that nobody else will do.' To accomplish this, Agtegra offers diverse career opportunities where employees can grow and work in their local communities. Your personal and professional needs matter here – which is why we offer a variety of competitive benefits to employees, including healthcare and retirement, generous paid-time-off (PTO), family leave, and a clothing allowance just to name a few. It’s not just a job at Agtegra – it’s a place where we invite all employees to Start Here. Grow Here.
Position Summary We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Operator to join our Agronomy and Grain Operations team. The Operator will be responsible for assisting the agronomy and grain departments’ day-to-day operation.
Key Responsibilities
Executing processes and operating machinery and equipment as required, including loading out chemical, seed or fertilizer to customers. This position involves the frequent operation of payloaders, skidloaders, tractor/mowers, locomotives, telehandlers and forklifts.
Loading and unloading trucks and railcars as well as other grain handling such as filling or reclaiming ground piles, transferring and blending.
Inspecting buildings, grounds, and equipment utilized by the facility to troubleshoot, perform light maintenance, and complete repair work.
Monitoring equipment, operating control systems, processing samples, and utilizing computer systems to input and record data as necessary.
Interacting regularly with customers, peers, and management to provide exceptional customer service, pursue continuous improvement of facility operations, and promote a teamwork-focused environment.
Adheres to all safety regulations, requirements, policies and procedures, including OSHA regulations, the vehicle policy and fleet safety program and DOT regulations.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Diploma/GED or 0-1 year related experience or combination of education and experience
Valid driver’s license with the ability to obtain a CDL
Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
English Proficiency
Must be 18 years or older
Ability to perform physical job duties including 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 including heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc., with 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 in agriculture
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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, 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.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
Farming
Agtegra Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer.
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Production Operations - Agronomy/Grain
role at
Agtegra Cooperative .
Agtegra Cooperative is a local agricultural cooperative headquartered in Aberdeen, SD. It is owned by over 7,000 farmers and ranchers, predominantly in North and South Dakota, with a network of over 70 locations and 850 employees. For more information, please visit www.agtegra.com.
At Agtegra Cooperative, our mission is simple: 'Do something great for my farm and family that nobody else will do.' To accomplish this, Agtegra offers diverse career opportunities where employees can grow and work in their local communities. Your personal and professional needs matter here – which is why we offer a variety of competitive benefits to employees, including healthcare and retirement, generous paid-time-off (PTO), family leave, and a clothing allowance just to name a few. It’s not just a job at Agtegra – it’s a place where we invite all employees to Start Here. Grow Here.
Position Summary We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Operator to join our Agronomy and Grain Operations team. The Operator will be responsible for assisting the agronomy and grain departments’ day-to-day operation.
Key Responsibilities
Executing processes and operating machinery and equipment as required, including loading out chemical, seed or fertilizer to customers. This position involves the frequent operation of payloaders, skidloaders, tractor/mowers, locomotives, telehandlers and forklifts.
Loading and unloading trucks and railcars as well as other grain handling such as filling or reclaiming ground piles, transferring and blending.
Inspecting buildings, grounds, and equipment utilized by the facility to troubleshoot, perform light maintenance, and complete repair work.
Monitoring equipment, operating control systems, processing samples, and utilizing computer systems to input and record data as necessary.
Interacting regularly with customers, peers, and management to provide exceptional customer service, pursue continuous improvement of facility operations, and promote a teamwork-focused environment.
Adheres to all safety regulations, requirements, policies and procedures, including OSHA regulations, the vehicle policy and fleet safety program and DOT regulations.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Diploma/GED or 0-1 year related experience or combination of education and experience
Valid driver’s license with the ability to obtain a CDL
Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
English Proficiency
Must be 18 years or older
Ability to perform physical job duties including 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 including heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc., with 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 in agriculture
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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, 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.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
Farming
Agtegra Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer.
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