Agri Operations Foreman

Buchheit Inc; Perryville (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Buchheit Inc. is seeking an Agri Operations Foreman to manage day-to-day activities at the grain cleaning facility, including loading, unloading, bagging, and operating equipment. The role requires overseeing staff schedules and ensuring safety, quality, and timely delivery of feed products.

Responsibilities include operating bagging systems, maintaining records, and promoting a safe, efficient workplace. Prior production/manufacturing experience and physical ability to lift up to 75 pounds are

Qualifications

• Production or manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds on a consecutive basis required.
• Forklift experience preferred, but not required.
• Must communicate effectively with co-workers and management.
• Strong math skills to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.

Responsibilities

• Operate bagging operation system to inspect label, bag, and stack feed products.
• Load bagged feed onto delivery trucks and customer vehicles.
• Inspect and monitor feed quality, weight, and packaging.
• Operate and maintain delivery equipment and warehouse infrastructure.
• Maintain accurate daily records of bag ingredients, production material deliveries, inventory, and loading.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area for safety and efficiency.
• Promote a safe working environment at the facility.
• Adhere to procedures for loading/unloading trucks and grain trucks.

Skills

Lifting 50 pounds

Forklift experience

Communication skills

Math and problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

Fast-paced environment

Tools

Forklift equipment

Job description

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Agri Operations Foreman

24 days ago Requisition ID: 1599

DEPARTMENT: Agri

REPORTS TO: President Agri Operations

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

POSITION TYPE: Full-Time

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Operations Manager's job is to execute the day-to-day operations at the grain cleaning facility including loading, unloading, bagging, and operating equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate bagging operation system to properly inspect label, bag, and stack feed products.
• Load bagged feed onto delivery trucks and customer vehicles.
• Inspect and monitor feed quality, weight, and packaging.
• Operate and maintain the proper working order of tow motors, pallet jacks, bagging system, warehouse racks, etc.
• Maintain accurate daily records regarding bag ingredient and production material/equipment deliveries and bag feed production, inventory, and loading.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area (bagging operation and warehouse) for the purpose of safety, efficiency, and appearance.
• Promote a safe working environment at the facility.
• Maintain facility operating procedures for loading and unloading van trucks and grain trucks.
• Responsible for Maintenance and Housekeeping oversight at the facility.
• Adhere to Loss Prevention, inventory control, and compliance procedures.
• Manage schedules of laborers.
• Deliver good customer service in all job functions.
• Perform other feed production related functions or duties as needed.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Production or manufacturing industry experience is a plus
• Ability to lift 50 pounds on a consecutive basis required
• Previous forklift experience preferred, but not required
• Must be able to effectively communicate with co-workers and management staff.
• Must possess strong problem solving and math skills to add, subtract, multiple, and divide
• Must be mechanically inclined
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with a “legal” disability to perform the essential functions of this position. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items weighing up to 75 pounds.