Blending Operator - Insight FS - Antigo, WI

Insight FS is headquartered in Jefferson, Wisconsin with 23 branches across the state and upper peninsula of Michigan. Insight FS has 430+ employees (including seasonal workers) and approximately 50,000 customers. The cooperative does business in agronomy, agri-finance, precision agriculture, nutrient management, energy, feed, grain, and turf. Insight FS is part of the GROWMARK System, an agricultural cooperative serving more than 100,000 customers across North America and Ontario, Canada.

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT

Operates the fertilizer blending system and assists in plant production operations in coordination with Plant Manager and Area Manager.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Creates fertilizer blends based on work orders provided by office and sales staff for general fertilizer products as well as pesticide combination products.

Assists Plant Manager in scheduling tower production in a systematic fashion to efficiently utilize company products, equipment, and personnel.

Has primary responsibility to maintain and repair all blending system equipment including plant compressors and chemical application equipment. Assists Plant Manager/Shop Operations Manager with coordinating repairs and rebuilds of all blending and packaging equipment as needed.

Minimizes waste. Provides advance notice to Plant Manager / Sales Manager when raw material inventory levels require attention.

Loads and unloads products carefully to avoid spills.

Utilizes computer applications as necessary to enhance business processes.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Collects and maintains product samples according to guidelines set forth on general fertilizer and pesticide combination products.

Follows GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Normally requires a high school diploma, or the equivalent thereof, and 1 year or more of related work experience to demonstrate knowledge of operating, maintenance and repair of equipment, inventory management, production scheduling and operation records.

Must have the ability to attain and maintain a Mixer Loader or Commercial Applicator’s license.

Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.

Continuously exposed or required to:

• Extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, etc.)
• Noisy conditions
• Working conditions may include dust, fumes, chemicals, and electrical hazards with appropriate safety measures
• May be required to work at varying heights
• Lift 51-70 lbs.
• Required to push heavy objects

Ability to work extended hours.

Ability to travel independently

Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK’s policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position.