What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grain/Fert-Chem Tech position at Star of the West?
We are looking for a dependable, hardworking individual to join our team in a full-time grain and fertilizer handling position serving multiple locations throughout the Vermontville/Potterville area.
Duties
Duties include but are not limited to the following:
- Dump and unload grain trucks
- Operate grain drying and conditioning equipment
- Assist with grain storage, handling, and inventory
- Load fertilizer products safely and efficiently
- Mix and prepare custom fertilizer blends to meet customer needs
- Operate equipment and perform general facility and material-handling duties
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas
- Work at multiple locations as needed
Minimum Requirements
- Clean driving record required
- Previous grain, fertilizer, agriculture, or equipment-handling experience preferred
- Dependable and willing to work as part of a team
- Ability to work outdoors and perform physical material-handling duties
- Willingness to learn and operate grain and fertilizer equipment
- Strong attention to safety
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of this position, including but not limited to:
- Sit/stand/walk for extended periods of time
- Occasionally required to move/lift/carry up to 50 lbs.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Appropriate training and protective equipment will be available and required, if applicable.
- Regular interaction with moving mechanical parts and equipment.
- Frequent interaction with fumes, airborne particles, and equipment-related vibration.
- Occasional work in wet and/or humid conditions.
- May occasionally work in environments involving certain chemicals or electrical components. All required safety procedures and personal protective equipment are provided.
- Full-time, year-round employment
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Great health benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Profit-sharing program
- Opportunities to learn and advance
- A hands-on, team-oriented work environment