General Operations Laborer - Hamel Co-op Grain Company - Hamel, IL

COMPANY: Hamel Co-op Grain Company

HIRING MANAGER: Amy Rogier

LOCATION: Hamel, IL

Hamel Co-op Grain Company is looking for someone to fill a General Operations Laborer position.  It is a full time position with benefits.  Will consider part time candidates if they meet the proper qualifications.  Must have a Class B CDL with airbrake endorsement for full time position.  The purpose for this position is to assist in daily operational duties at the facility.  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

•    Responsible for maintaining operations at retail supply location.
•    Follows maintenance schedule of facility and equipment.
•    Responsible for inventory and distribution of products.
•    Drives and delivers products to company standards and to increase potential sales.  Communicates sales leads to supervisor.
•    Blends products according to recommended rates and procedures.
•    Under appropriate supervision, applies crop production inputs to fields and growing crops according to recommended rates, procedures, and following all product labels.  Records application data according to regulations and standards.
•    Responsible for the inventory control and turns in application records on a daily basis.  Assures all product is accounted for with either an invoice or delivery ticket.
•    Sets up material handling, blending, storage, transport and application equipment for blending and delivery of products.  Maintains, repairs, and rebuilds equipment as needed.
•    Class B CDL with airbrake endorsement
•    Stocks and moves warehouse product and material.
•    Assists both full-time and part-time operations personnel.
•    Maintains the facility and equipment 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.
•    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, and 1 or more years of retail related work experience to demonstrate knowledge of basic business principals of inventory management and mechanics.
•    Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.
•    Must have or be able to obtain and maintain forklift operation certification and Commercial Driver’s License within first 3 months of employment.
•    Must work well with others.
•    Must be able to multi-task.
•    Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
•    Frequently required to lift 51-70 lbs as needed.
•    Frequently required to work in extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, etc.)
•    Frequently exposed to working conditions may include dust, fumes, chemicals, and electrical hazards with appropriate safety measures
•    Will be required to work hours other than those considered “normal” to meet seasonal demands.
•    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.