Position Objective: To perform duties as needed in manner that enhances the profitability and efficiency of North Iowa Cooperative and achieves overall company goals.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- General Duties – including, but not be limited to the following:
- Custom application (Dry Spinner, Air Max, and VRT)
- Custom application (Liquid, and Post-emergent applications)
- Agronomy equipment and facilities maintenance and repairs
- Blending, loading and delivery of bulk fertilizers
- Handle bulk and packaged crop protection products (hazardous materials and 50# lift)
- Anhydrous Ammonia – Filling nurse tanks, farm delivery, equipment maintenance
- Seed delivery or warehouse duties
- Grain Semi Driver (and other grain handling)
- Other responsibilities as they become available
- Safety
- Maintain any company equipment used in the performance of your job in good physical and mechanical condition
- Operate equipment in a safe manner and in compliance with all OSHA, state and federal regulations
- Communicate safe storage and handling procedures to all customers
- Adhere to all company safety policies as described in Company Handbook
- Attend Right-to-Know, safety, and anhydrous ammonia training as required.
- Qualifications & Certifications
- High School Diploma (or equivalent) and valid driver’s license REQUIRED
- Agriculture background with basic mechanical aptitude and general knowledge of agronomy products strongly preferred
- Should obtain and maintain custom applicator certification (minimum of core plus 1A and 1B and 1C)
- Should attain and maintain Class A CDL with Haz Mat – Tanker - Air Brakes.
- Efficiency
- Perform duties in an efficient manner so that excessive overtime is not required by yourself or others in the company
- Other Duties
- Dependability - Positive attitude – Communication – Teamwork – Confidentiality
- Overtime required during peak seasons including weekends
- Perform other duties not listed in this description as required by management.
Benefits
Medical insurance
Paid time off
Dental insurance
401(k)
Vision insurance