General Laborer (Seasonal) - Illini FS - Gifford, IL

Illini FS is headquartered in Urbana, Illinois with branches in five eastern Illinois counties. Illini FS has about 200 employees and approximately 6,000 customers. The cooperative does business in agronomy, energy, tires, and retail. Illini 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 

• The purpose for this position is to assist in daily operational duties at the facility. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 

• Responsible for assisting with operations at retail supply location. 
• Follows maintenance schedule of facility and equipment. 
• Assists with inventory and distribution of products. 
• Drives and delivers miscellaneous products as requested. 
• Stocks and moves warehouse product and material. 
• Assists both full-time and part-time operations personnel. 
• Maintains the facility, equipment, and company image. 
• Assists in obtaining goals by improving efficiency and reducing costs. 
• Provides excellent customer service. 
• Works with location manager on all safety and compliance issues. 

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS 

• Follows GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply. Demonstrates the FS Way Standards: Trust, Responsiveness, Excellence, Expertise and Solution Focused.  
• May be required to drive and run local errands as needed. 
• Performs all other duties as assigned. 

REQUIREMENTS 

• Normally requires a high school diploma or the equivalent thereof.  
• Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development. 
• Ability to work extended hours as business conditions warrant. 
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.  Must be willing to obtain and maintain a forklift certificate and a CDL.  
• Occasionally exposed or required to:   
  • Extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, etc.) 
  • Noisy conditions 
  • Working conditions may include dust, fumes, chemicals, and electrical hazards, requiring utilization of appropriate safety measures 
  • May be required to work at varying heights  
  • Move up to 100 pounds 
• 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.

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, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.