What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facility Operations position at Innovative Ag Services?
Primary Objective: To support daily location operations efficiently and safely. Maintain location equipment and facilities for the benefit of IAS and its member-owners.
Major Accountabilities:
The following duties are typical for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.
- Report to assigned workplace at time specified; report late arrivals or absences to supervisor prior to start time.
- Maintain required licenses, physicals, etc., necessary to perform job requirements.
- Repairs and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.
- Operation and maintenance of equipment and facilities
- Run and maintain Chemical Shed, including keeping records for tier 11 reporting.
- Filling shuttles and NH3 nurse tanks . Assist with the distribution of farm supply products and grain operations when assigned. Notification of shop tools, inventories of supplies, or replacement parts needed.
- Maintain the cleanliness of the shop and warehouse areas in which you are working.
- Participate in safety and job-related training programs provided by the company.
- Follow company policies and procedures regarding safety and conduct.
- Create a positive, professional image to customers and the community.
- Accept and carry out other assigned duties given by the location manager.
- As a commitment to serving the customer, and to support ongoing business needs this position may be required on occasion to report to and work for another IAS location.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Ability to obtain Class A CDL with Hazmat endorsement.
- Ability to obtain Commercial Pesiticide Certification a plus.
- Mechanical aptitude, including basic understanding of mechanical, hydraulics, and piping system,s and knowledge of various machines and tool,s including their design, use, repair, and maintenance.
- Displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently.
- Ability to communicate information or ideas effectively in written or oral form.
- Ability to organize, deal with change effectively, and work on multiple tasks concurrently.
- Possess math skills when performing basic operations.
- Obtain Commercial Applicator Core Licensing with categories 7C Fumigation License.
Physical Requirements/Environmental Adaptability:
- Requires static strength to lift, push, pull, or carry objects with a minimum weight of 50 pounds. Also, flexibility to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs. Also, trunk strength and ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time. Some tasks involve repetitive motion.
- Agricultural Environment – Possible exposure to seasonal weather, outdoor conditions, and agriculture products.
- Personal Protective Equipment may be required for some tasks.