Agronomy Scale Operator

FS System; Toledo (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully Funded Pension

401(k) & Employer Match

HSA & Employer Contributions

Life Insurance

Disability

Identity Protection

Job summary

New Century FS, Inc in Toledo, IA, is seeking a detail-oriented scale operator to weigh trucks and agricultural products, maintain accurate data, and support the agronomy team with scheduling and deliveries. You will work in an office/warehouse setting, follow safety procedures, handle customer inquiries, and perform light accounting tasks such as deposits and statement reconciliation.

A high school diploma and valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; agriculture knowledge is a plus.
• Strong business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, and decision making.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• Office environment with some exposure to warehousing and field operations; adherence to safety and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operates the scale to weigh trucks and agricultural products accurately.
• Record and maintain weight data in the system.
• Support agronomy team with scheduling, deliveries, and pickups.
• Handle customer inquiries and provide excellent customer service.
• Maintain organized files and documentation; assist with basic accounting tasks.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Agriculture-related education a plus

Tools

Office software

Job description

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Company: New Century FS, Inc

City: Toledo

State: IA

bNew Century FSb is headquartered in Ames, Iowa withbranches across Central to Northwest Iowa and Southeast South Dakota. New Century FS employs approximately 330employees (including seasonal workers) and serves over 13,000 customers. Providing quality solutions to be the first clear choice as your partner for long-term success, New Century FS offers energy, agronomy, agri-finance, precision agriculture, nutrient management, feed, grain, and turf products and services. New CenturyFS 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:

R esponsible for operating the scale to weigh incoming and outgoing agricultural products, ensuring accurate record-keeping, and performing various administrative tasks to support the agronomy department .

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Operates the scale to weigh trucks and agricultural products accurately


• Record and maintain weight data in the system


• Ensure compliance with safety and operational procedures during weighing process


• Keeps all office supplies stocked and office equipment in working order


• Handle customer inquiries and provide excellent customer service


• Maintain organized files and documentation


• Support the agronomy team with scheduling and coordinating deliveries and pickups


• Maintains customer account information in multiple software systems and data management


• Performs various accounting functions. Collects deposits or payments as they are received and assists with customer statement reconciliation.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Report any discrepancies or issues to the appropriate personnel.


• Occasionally may be asked to drive and run local errands as requested.


• May be required to cross-train and substitute for other administrative positions.


• 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

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional education in agriculture or related field is a plus.


• Demonstrate essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.


• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.


• Work is conducted mainly in a typical office environment, with slight exposure to other warehousing or storage facilities with generally satisfactory conditions, sometimes in a noisy, open area while interacting with team members and serving customer’s needs.


• 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/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.

SECURING YOUR FUTURE, ONE BENEFIT AT A TIME.

Our benefits packages aredesigned to support every aspect of our employees’ well-being—from health plans to life insurance, robust retirement plans, and more.We provide benefits that meet their needs today while also ensuring a secure future.

Offerings may include, but are not limited to:

• Fully Funded Pension*


• 401(k) & Employer Match


• HSA & Employer Contributions


• Life Insurance


• Disability


• Identity Protection

*The pension plan is subject to individual company participation. Those who do not participate in the pension plan enjoy a higher 401(k) employer match.

**Some benefits are subject to the hiring company.

• RRSP


• Life Insurance


• Disability

*Benefit eligibility may be dependent on employment type

Nearest Major Market: Cedar Rapids
Nearest Secondary Market: Iowa City
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