Ag Laborer

The position of Agronomy Laborer is of great significance to Valley Agronomics. A person in this position will assist patrons in a professional manner and promote a positive image of the cooperative. This is a safety-sensitive position.

Job Summary :

These are the basic requirements of the position and must be performed competently.

• Assist customers with buying bulk fertilizer, chemicals and seed as well as delivering of grain commodities to the terminal.
• Load and Unload railcars in a timely manner as they come into the business.
• Verify that the equipment and supporting vehicles are in good working order.
• Blend and load Agronomy products
• Unload grain commodities as they are received.
• Deliver products such as fertilizer, chemical, seed, or other to customer site.
• Perform warehouse work to include driving loader, forklift, mechanics, and maintenance.
• Perform housekeeping inside and outside of all facilities.
• Complete all safety reports and required record keeping.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB QUALIFICATIONS/PREREQUISITES:

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Maintain current license that apply to the position.
• Maintain and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
• Must have strong communication skills; ability to communicate in an appropriate, professional manner with managers, supervisors, employees, customers, vendors and the general public.
• Must be able to make appropriate decisions and execute them according to policy.
• Must maintain appropriate and expected levels of customer service throughout the location.
• Must have ability to determine order of need and task priority based on level of importance.
• Must have a manager focus on all interactions and exhibit strong critical thinking/ problem solving skills.
• Must exhibit a professional and positive image.