Ag Laborer

The position of Agronomy Laborer is of great significance to Valley Agronomics.  A person in this position will assist patrons in a professional manner and promote a positive image of the cooperative.  This is a safety-sensitive position. 

Job Summary: 

These are the basic requirements of the position and must be performed competently.  

• Assist customers with buying bulk fertilizer, chemicals and seed as well as delivering of grain commodities to the terminal. 
• Verify that the equipment and supporting vehicles are in good working order. 
• Blend and load Agronomy products 
• Unload commodities as they are received. 
• Deliver products such as fertilizer, chemical, seed, or other to customer site.
• Perform warehouse work to include driving loader, forklift, mechanics, and maintenance. 
• Perform housekeeping inside and outside of all facilities. 
• Complete all safety reports and required record keeping. 
• Follow all company policies and procedures. 
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. 

ESSENTIAL JOB QUALIFICATIONS/PREREQUISITES: 

• High School diploma or GED preferred.  
• Maintain current license that apply to the position. 
• Maintain and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions. 
• Must have strong communication skills; ability to communicate in an appropriate, professional manner with managers, supervisors, employees, customers, vendors and the general public.  
• Must be able to make appropriate decisions and execute them according to policy.  
• Must maintain appropriate and expected levels of customer service throughout the location. 
• Must have ability to determine order of need and task priority based on level of importance. 
• Must have a manager focus on all interactions and exhibit strong critical thinking/ problem solving skills.  
• Must exhibit a professional and positive image.