at GROWMARK, INC. in Williamsfield, Illinois, United States
Job Description
COMPANY: West Central FS
LOCATION: Williamsfield, IL
SUPERVISOR: Chad Wexell
PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT
The purpose for this position is to assist in daily operational duties at the facility.Operates commercial sprayer or floater for the purpose of applying crop inputs to producer field. In addition, operates and maintains single or tandem axle trucks and other equipment. Performs all job functions in a timely and accurate manner to increase customer satisfaction and maintain the reputation and profitability of the organization.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Responsible for maintaining operations at retail supply location.
Follows maintenance schedule of facility and equipment.
Sets up material handling, blending, storage, transport and application equipment for blending and delivery of products.Blends products according to recommended rates and procedures.
Responsible for inventory and distribution of products.
Loads and unloads containers, pallets, or materials and products, safely on/off trucks, and trailers.
Ensures products are evenly balanced and distributed on trucks/trailers and proper axle weights are met.
Responsible for the inventory control and turns in application records on a daily basis.Assures all products are accounted for with either an invoice or delivery ticket.
Drives and delivers miscellaneous products as requested.
Stocks and moves warehouse product and material.
Assists both full-time and part-time operations personnel
Maintains the facility and equipment image
Applies crop production inputs to fields and growing crops according to recommended rates, procedures, and following all pesticide labels.Records application data according to regulations and standards.
Assists in obtaining goals by improving efficiency and reducing costs
Provides excellent customer service
Works with location manager on all safety and compliance issues
Demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to safely operate sprayers, floaters, single or tandem axle trucks and other equipment to meet company and DOT standards
Performs and records daily safety checks of assigned vehicle(s) and associated equipment by conducting pre-trip inspections, such as checking fuel and oil levels, inspecting tires, lights, and brakes.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
Responsible for maintaining, repairing, rebuilding, and/or servicing location equipment, vehicles, and structures as needed
Follows West Central FS Policies OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Positions at this level have no formally assigned supervisory responsibility.Employees are responsible only for the performance of their own assigned work.They may be asked to train new employees in the fundamentals of the job or to participate in cross-training of other employees in the department, but such assignments do not include the on-going authority to assign and review work of other employees or to recommend or take corrective
action with regard to other employees' performance.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
Normally requires a high school diploma or the equivalent thereof, and 0-2 years of related work experience.
Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.
Must have or obtain and maintain a CDL license with required endorsements, a satisfactory driving record and valid medical card.
Must hold and maintain, or have the ability to obtain, all required pesticide or fertilizer applicator licenses or certifications.
Ability to work extended hours and on-call as business conditions warrant.
Occasionally exposed or required to:
Extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, etc.)
Noisy conditions
Working conditions may include dust, fumes, chemicals, and electrical hazards, requiring utilization of appropriate safety measures
May be required to work at varying heights
Lift 51 - 70 lbs.
Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on West Central FS policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position.
Scope
Responsible for own work only; some direct or indirect control over expenses and revenue generation; may make some budgetary recommendations; accountable for results of own work.
Guidelines
Works accordingly to guidelines, but may make changes with pre-determined guidelines.
Complexity
The work consists of duties that involve various related steps, processes or methods.The decision regarding what needs to be done involves various choices requiring the employee to recognize the existence of and differences among recognizable situations.Actions to... For full info follow application link.
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