Operations Technician

AgState

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Marathon, Iowa

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Responsible for supporting elevator and agronomy operations, including receiving, drying, and loading grain. Duties also include managing agricultural chemicals, operating the fertilizer mix plant, and performing facility maintenance.

Qualifications

You have a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a commercial applicator or handler's license, along with good computer skills. While one year of related experience or education is preferred, it is not strictly required for this role.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Class A CDL

Commercial applicator license

Handler's license

Grain handling

Fertilizer management

Chemical management

Job Description

Operations Technician

AgState is currently seeking an Operations Technician! Do you love working with your hands and being outside? Are you a hard worker with a desire to grow and learn in a stable career? Join our team today!

We are seeking a motivated individual who will be responsible, under the direction of the Location Leader, for agronomy and grain operations. At AgState, you will find a team atmosphere committed to safety and excellent customer service and a stable career!

This is a great opportunity for candidates interested in working with agriculture and providing exceptional customer service to our producers. You will find a team atmosphere committed to safety and excellent customer service, along with a stable career that offers outstanding benefits!

We Offer:

AgState offers a generous benefits package including 401K Match or Defined Benefit (Pension) Retirement Plan, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Salary Continuation, Long Term Disability, Supplemental Insurance, Career Growth and Development Opportunities, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Education Assistance, Employee discounts and local discounts, Paid Holidays, Clothing Allowance, and a generous Paid Time off Accrual. 

You Will:

  • Support the elevator operations.
  • Receive, dry, blend, and load grain.
  • Measure grain inventory as needed.
  • Prepare grain rail cars and load cars according to specifications as needed.
  • Maintain grain conditions.
  • Support all aspects of Agronomy Operations
  • Manage ag chemicals and fertilizer.
  • Understand chemical rates, uses, and restrictions.
  • Operate Fertilizer mix plant – dry & liquid
  • Manage chemical warehouse & lead agronomy inventory
  • Fill NH3 tanks
  • Abide by our values and practices by:
  • Working in a safe & efficient manner 
  • Providing superior customer service
  • Performing equipment and facility maintenance including housekeeping, daily maintenance checks, and basic maintenance as required
  • Assisting other locations, as needed
  • Other duties as assigned

You Have:

  • Valid state motor vehicle operator’s license.
  • Have a valid or the ability to obtains a Class A CDL, Commercial applicator license and/or Handler’s license.
  • Ability to work overtime as required. Consideration may be given to accommodate special scheduling needs.
  • Good computer skills
  • One year of related experience and/or education preferred, but not required.

**Our values ~ RISE: Respect- ~ Integrity ~ Safety ~ Excellence **

Equal Opportunity Employer - we work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage employees at AgState to bring authenticity to work every day.







APPLY NOW!

To submit your application or to view our other openings within the company visit us online at www.AgState.org  Contact Human Resources for an Internal Application.

AgState

AT AGSTATE, WE HELP PRODUCERS PROSPER. We work for you, whether you need agronomic advice, solutions and services, high-quality feed, or innovative risk management products for grain. AgState was formed September 1, 2021, when ALCECO and First Cooperative Association became a merged entity. It is managed by a 12-farmer member board, made up of former ALCECO and FCA board members. As your co-op, we are driven to help you succeed and be profitable on every acre and animal. With local management making decisions and a long history of financial stability, we provide leading technology with expert support, high quality products and exceptional service. 
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