Chemical Bay Operator - Gold Star FS - Cambridge, IL

The FS brand represents a standard of excellence for agricultural and energy-related products. It's the people who represent the FS brand that set it apart. As local cooperatives, FS Companies believe it is their responsibility to ensure that our earth, our communities, and businesses perform together, sustainably. FS Companies are committed to ensuring the continued profitability for the company, their owners, and their customers, while enacting to help the environment and greater good.

DIVISION: Crops                                                                                       

REPORTS TO:        Plant Manager                                             STATUS:      Non-Exempt                                                                                                           

Position Overview

Run chemical bay effectively and efficiently to keep product to the operators and keep equipment in chemical bay running properly.

Essential Job Functions

• Blend chemicals according to recommended rates and procedures

• Responsible for inventory control

• Records and tracks application loads sent out to operators

• Prepares material handling, blending and storage equipment for blending and delivery of product

• Mixing and loading dry fertilizer

• Repairs and rebuilds equipment as needed

Requirements

• Have, or be able to obtain, a CDL and commercial applicator’s license

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 70 pounds

• Must be able to work hours other than those considered normal to meet seasonal demands

• Demonstrate basic math skills including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole number, common fractions and decimals along with the ability to compute rate, ratio and percent

Other Skills/Abilities

• Proven professional communication and customer service skills

• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment

• Basic computer skills as they relate to the custom application business

• All other duties as assigned

FS. Bringing You What's Next. We are an equal opportunity employer, including protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.