Grain Facility Associate - Legacy Farmers Cooperative - Defiance, OH

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.

Job Description:

• Conduct daily grain handling operations including good housekeeping/safety practices while providing excellent customer service.

Requirements:

• Maintain an attitude that promotes team work and a favorable image of the company
• Ability to work well with others and independently
• Provide friendly customer service
• Possess exceptional communication skills
• Have or ability to obtain Grain Grading License
• Possess flexibility and adaptability in meeting constraints and demands
• Ability to read and follow detailed directions and learn new skills as required
• Comfortable working in, around, and on top of grain bins and railcars
• Must have a full range of body motion including bending, squatting and twisting
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and reach work above shoulders
• Ability to operate tractor/mower safely and proficiently
• Working knowledge of the agricultural industry, grain facility operations including experience handling grain from pit to load out a plus

Preferred Experience:

• High School Graduate
• Agricultural business background/OABA Student Credential
• Basic computer skills
• Mechanically minded individual
• Ability to help at other Legacy locations as needed on short term basis

Miscellaneous Information:

• Full Benefits package offered-Health benefits, Paid vacation – sick - holidays, plus more
• No direct reports
• No overnight travel
• Standard work week is Monday through Friday; needs of the business will dictate exceptions to this standard, including overtime and weekends as required
• Applicants agree to be drug tested as a condition of employment and will not be hired should he/she fail to produce a negative test
• Uphold all Apex’s Company policies

You may visit our website at www.legacyfarmers.comto apply.  (Scroll down and click on “We Are Hiring”)

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.