Agronomy Outside Associate - Legacy Farmers Cooperative - Arcadia, OH

GROWMARK, Inc.; Arcadia (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural cooperative in Ohio is seeking a motivated individual to handle chemicals, fertilizers, and seeds. Responsibilities include managing crop nutrient inventory and assisting with scheduling toolbars. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and be able to obtain a CDL with Hazmat endorsement. This position offers a standard weekday schedule and competitive benefits including 401k and health coverage.

Benefits

401k

Health Benefits

Paid vacation/sick/holidays

Qualifications

• High school graduate preferred with OABA Student Credential a plus.
• Be able to obtain and maintain CDL with Hazmat endorsement.
• Working knowledge of agronomy facility operations including experience handling chemicals and fertilizers.

Responsibilities

• Handle chemical, fertilizers, seed on a daily basis.
• Manage crop nutrient inventory.
• Schedule toolbars and applicators.

Skills

Customer service

Flexibility and adaptability

Basic computer skills

Education

High school graduate

OABA Student Credential

Tools

CDL with Hazmat endorsement

Fertilizers and chemicals handling

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Be directly involved with customers on a daily basis handling chemical, fertilizers, seed etc. Assists in good housekeeping and safety practices to maintain agronomy facilities.
• Be involved with crop nutrient inventory management
• Assist with seasonal NH3 supplies
• Assist with toolbar and applicator scheduling
• This position requires 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
• Possess flexibility and adaptability in meeting constraints and demands
• Ability to read and follow detailed directions and learn new skills as required

Requirements

• High school graduate preferred with OABA Student Credential a plus
• Be able to obtain and maintain CDL with Hazmat endorsement
• Working knowledge of agronomy facility operations including experience handling chemicals, fertilizers and other inputs
• Comfortable mixing and loading dry fertilizer
• Ability to work well both independently and collaboratively to support and advance Legacy\'s mission and goals

Miscellaneous Information & Preferred Experience

• No overnight travel
• Standard work week is Monday through Friday; needs of the business may dictate exceptions to this standard
• Overtime as required
• Applicants agree to be drug tested as a condition of employment and will not be hired should they fail to produce a negative test
• Basic computer skills
• Possesses flexibility and adaptability in meeting constraints and demands
• Assist with other Legacy departments if needed
• Full Benefits package offered - 401k, Health Benefits, Paid vacation/sick/holidays and much more!

We are an equal opportunity/Disabled/Protected Veteran Employer. All individuals, regardless of demographic or other background, are encouraged to apply. Further, as a federal, state, and local contractor, we comply with government regulations and executive orders as applicable, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with disability and protected veterans.

Employment is contingent on, among other things, receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.