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Purpose
The purpose of this job is to prepare and process shipments of crop input products for our customers as well as deliver those products to those 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 product shipments as directed, filling in required documentation
- Load and unload trucks with a forklift, perform daily forklift inspections
- Enter/write required information on shipping tickets and/or reports
- Manage product inventory: rotate stock, efficiently use space, perform routine inventory checks
- Use front‐end loaders and skid steers to move inventory between bulk bins and blenders
- Fill fertilizer tanks and trucks as needed
- Process customer orders as directed, preparing product for loading
- Make deliveries by driving truck to and from customers or vendors
- Maintain safe and clean work environment by keeping tanks, shelves, pallet area, and workstations NEAT, maintaining clean shipping supply area
- Assist with repair, maintenance, and safety issues on all tank equipment
- Maintain trucks by completing required inspections for CMVs, preventative maintenance requirements, arranging for repairs when needed
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.
- Safe operation on forklift, skid steer and bucket loader.
- Meet everyone with a smile.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Maintain at least a Class C Driver’s License with good driving record.
Preferred Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Inventory control
- Knowledge of and experience with agricultural operations
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