GROWMARK is an agricultural cooperative serving almost 400,000 customers across North America, providing agronomy, energy, facility engineering and construction, and logistics products and services, as well as grain marketing and risk management services. Headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois, GROWMARK owns the FS trademark, which is used by its member cooperatives. GROWMARK also owns and operates SEEDWAY, the largest full-line seed company in the United States. More information is available at growmark.com.

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PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT

 

Under the supervision of the Distribution Center Manager, maintains the distribution center and equipment according to company established guidelines. 

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

 

Performs scheduled preventative maintenance programs on all rolling equipment and warehouse machinery.

 

Troubleshoots and diagnoses problems or malfunctions with equipment.  Performs or schedules necessary repairs as needed.

 

Maintains a log and documentation of all repairs and maintenance performed within the warehouse or on equipment. 

 

Evaluates and recommends equipment improvements and/or replacements to increase efficiencies, capabilities and/or safety.

 

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

 

Orders maintenance material and supplies as needed to keep equipment in good repair.

 

Coordinates with the applicable service representatives if the maintenance to be performed is more than our general maintenance capabilities.

 

Follows GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.

 

Performs all other duties as assigned.

 

REQUIREMENTS

 

Normally requires a high school diploma or the equivalent thereof, and 1-3 years of equipment repair or related work experience.

 

May occasionally be exposed to or required to work in conditions that may include dust, fumes, chemicals, and electrical hazards with appropriate safety measures.

 

May frequently be required to lift 51-70 lbs.

 

Must have a working knowledge of equipment and machinery operation including repair and maintenance procedures.

 

Must always have a high standard of safety consciousness.

 

Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.

 

Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.

 

Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK’s policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position. 

 

We are an equal opportunity employer, including protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.