Description

With roots reaching back to 1901, New Vision Co-op serves more than 2,000 member-owners from 18 different locations, providing products and services focused on feed, grain, and agronomy. New Vision offers limitless opportunities for passionate individuals looking to unlock a deeper value for the future of agriculture and our communities. Our growing company is in search for new talent for the role of Agronomy Loadout Technician.

Summary: This position is responsible for operating the blending and wholesale towers and loading fertilizer trucks. Also assists with warehouse operations, deliveries, customer service, maintenance and safety. Assists with customer walk-ins/calls and delivery of products. Helps as needed in other areas of agronomy operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Accurately blends and loads fertilizer into trucks.
• Assists with unloading of inbound agronomic products via truck and rail.
• Assists with customer walk-ins and deliveries of products to customers as needed.
• Assists with dispatching dry and liquid custom application assets.
• Serves as a positive role model for employees.
• Assist with maintenance of warehouse facility (inside and out) and ensure it is in good working order.
• Drives payloader, forklift and other warehouse equipment.
• Performs agronomy plant and equipment maintenance.
• Assists with chemical, fertilizer, and seed inventory management and record keeping for Brewster site.
• Promotes New Vision’s products and services to customers.
• Performs job safely and in compliance with environmental regulations. Comply with safety and security policies and participate in safety training.
• Maintains knowledge of evolving technology and applicating practices as they change within New Vision and the industry.
• Prepare reports as requested by Supervisor or Agronomy Department Manager
• Assists in other operations duties in any New Vision location or department as needed.
• Accept additional responsibilities and duties as directed by the Agronomy Site Supervisor.

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma/GED and 4 years of experience in Agronomy Operations.
• Must have a basic understanding of machinery operation and dry material handling.
• Should have knowledge of MS Office and the ability to learn New Vision’s Agronomy technology and applicable areas of accounting system.
• Must have a high attention to detail and effective time management.
• Must be self-motivated and be able to work as a team member.
• Valid driver’s license.

Why New Vision?

Along with competitive wages, New Vision offers well rounded health insurance benefits including dental, vision, group life, & long/short term disability, HSA/FSA, and 401k (with a 6% company match). Employees benefits also include paid holidays, volunteer time, PTO, clothing allowances, referral program, and profit sharing.