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FERTILIZER PLANT OPERATOR

PRATUM CO-OP
Salem, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 12/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/25/2026

The purpose of this job is to receive, prepare and process shipments of crop input products for our customers as well as deliver these products to customers. This job significantly contributes to Pratum’s overall mission, which is to be an agricultural cooperative dedicated to innovative solutions, excellent service, and long-term relationships.

The following are specific tasks and responsibilities related to this position, but the position may require other duties and special projects as assigned.

 

Tasks & Responsibilities

  • Receive and process incoming products and paperwork
  • Load and unload trucks with a forklift
  • Fill chemical tanks and trucks as needed
  • Process customer orders to create purchase orders, and prepare product for loading
  • Enter/write required information on shipping tickets and/or reports
  • Make deliveries by driving truck to and from customers or vendors
  • Perform daily safety inspections on forklift
  • Light mechanical duties (e.g. replacing bearings, rebuilding small motors)
  • Manage fabrication and welding repair projects
  • Manage parts inventory, order replacement parts as necessary
  • Maintain safe and clean work environment by keeping tanks, shelves, pallet area, and workstations neat, maintaining clean shipping supply area
  • Operate application equipment seasonally to apply agronomic products to customers’ fields

 

Expectations

  • Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations, maintaining familiarity with the employee handbook
  • Function in a way that fulfills Pratum’s Values
      • Integrity: always doing the right thing
      • Safety: committed to a safe environment for our employees and customers
      • Professionalism: dealing with all relationships in a courteous and respectful manner with a positive image, timeliness
      • Results Oriented: delivering on your promises
      • Teamwork: respecting one another with humility, working with the ag management team
      • Stewardship: careful and responsible management of our resources and environment
      • Customer Service: exceeding expectations of those we serve
    • Passionate engagement with Pratum Agronomy, motivated to contribute to Pratum’s success
    • Good math and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments
    • Willingness to work overtime during the busy seasons
    • Meet everyone with a smile
Qualifications:

Qualifications and Education Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Class A CDL with good driving record and appropriate endorsements.

 

Preferred Skills

  • Computer skills
  • Equipment operation experience
  • Knowledge of and experience with agricultural operations and equipment

Salary : $26 - $30

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