COMPANY: Hamel Co-op Grain Company
HIRING MANAGER: Amy Rogier
LOCATION: Hamel, IL
Hamel Co-op Grain Company is looking for someone to fill a General Operations Laborer position. It is a full time position with benefits. Will consider part time candidates if they meet the proper qualifications. Must have a Class B CDL with airbrake endorsement for full time position. The purpose for this position is to assist in daily operational duties at the facility.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Responsible for maintaining operations at retail supply location.
• Follows maintenance schedule of facility and equipment.
• Responsible for inventory and distribution of products.
• Drives and delivers products to company standards and to increase potential sales. Communicates sales leads to supervisor.
• Blends products according to recommended rates and procedures.
• Under appropriate supervision, applies crop production inputs to fields and growing crops according to recommended rates, procedures, and following all product labels. Records application data according to regulations and standards.
• Responsible for the inventory control and turns in application records on a daily basis. Assures all product is accounted for with either an invoice or delivery ticket.
• Sets up material handling, blending, storage, transport and application equipment for blending and delivery of products. Maintains, repairs, and rebuilds equipment as needed.
• Class B CDL with airbrake endorsement
• Stocks and moves warehouse product and material.
• Assists both full-time and part-time operations personnel.
• Maintains the facility and equipment image.
• Assists in obtaining goals by improving efficiency and reducing costs.
• Provides excellent customer service.
• Works with location manager on all safety and compliance issues.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS
• Follows GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.
• Required to drive and run local errands as needed.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
• Normally requires a high school diploma or the equivalent thereof, and 1 or more years of retail related work experience to demonstrate knowledge of basic business principals of inventory management and mechanics.
• Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain forklift operation certification and Commercial Driver’s License within first 3 months of employment.
• Must work well with others.
• Must be able to multi-task.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• Frequently required to lift 51-70 lbs as needed.
• Frequently required to work in extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, etc.)
• Frequently exposed to working conditions may include dust, fumes, chemicals, and electrical hazards with appropriate safety measures
• Will be required to work hours other than those considered “normal” to meet seasonal demands.
• 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.