Seed Warehouse & Delivery Specialist - New Century FS - Yankton, SD

New Century FS is headquartered in Grinnell, Iowa with locations in Central Iowa. New Century FS has about 210 employees (including seasonal workers) and approximately 4,500 customers. The cooperative does business in agronomy, energy, and precision farming. New Century 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 

Performs operational duties such as seed delivery, housekeeping, repairs and customer service at assigned location. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 

Manage inventory, protect from damage and ensure proper paperwork documenting movement in and out of warehouse. 

Maintain service/repair records for all equipment including vehicles. 

Inform Seed Department Manager of need for major building and equipment repairs and recommend annual fixed asset purchases. 

Responsible for the housekeeping of warehouse(s) and surrounding grounds at assigned location(s). 

Keep vehicles and equipment clean, parked neatly and security checked daily. 

Ensure that employees follow all safety procedures, including use of personal protective equipment.  

Report any unsafe equipment or procedure to the supervisor. 

Remove rainwater or spilled product from load pads and dike areas and dispose of as directed. 

Assist in loading and unloading bulk seed and container products for pickup or delivery. 

Retrieve product from other suppliers or company locations. 

Delivers product to customers and rotates according to date. 

Report any possible product problems at customer locations and provide outstanding customer service. 

Maintain product handling equipment and complete needed repairs. 

Assist Agronomy Department in Seed off season 

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS 

May be required to do one or more of the following: 

Maintain quality control of seed. 

Learn the operation of all equipment and vehicles at the location and be available to help in times of peak demand. 

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 high school diploma and 1-2 years or more of agriculture or warehouse related work experience, or the equivalent thereof, to demonstrate knowledge of inventory control and organization skills. 

Must be able to obtain and maintain forklift operation certification, Commercial Driver’s License with Hazmat & Tanker endorsement, Mixer Loader Pesticide Certified & License, as well as maintain a satisfactory driving record. 

Ability to lift at least 70 pounds frequently.  

Frequently exposed to extreme weather conditions and noisy conditions. 

May occasionally be exposed to dust, fumes, chemicals, and electrical hazards with appropriate safety measures. 

May occasionally be required to work at varying heights.  

Must be able to travel independently and overnight. 

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

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.