Chemical Facility Operations

The Equity; Chrisman (IL); On-site; USD 28,295 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

401k match up to 6%

Paid parental leave

Referral program

Company incentive program

Medical, dental, and vision

Paid life and disability insurance

Job summary

An independent agricultural cooperative in Chrisman, Illinois is seeking candidates for the Chemical Facility Operations role. This position involves handling chemical operations safely, maintaining documentation, managing inventory, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Applicants should have strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to work effectively in both office and field settings. The company offers various benefits including paid vacation and 401k matching.

Qualifications

• Effective interpersonal skills to engage with management and customers.
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly in written and verbal formats.
• Strong organizational skills to manage workload efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Support chemical operations through handling, blending, and inventory control.
• Maintain accurate documentation and manage product setup in the Kahler system.
• Perform routine maintenance to ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Self-motivating personality

Team building skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office applications

Strong time management

Administrative and organizational skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Job description

In the Chemical Facility Operations role, you will support chemical operations through safe product handling, blending, inventory control, and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate documentation, managing product setup in the Kahler system, performing routine maintenance, and participating in continuing education to ensure product knowledge, system accuracy, and customer service standards are met.

Location

Reports to

Location Manager

$20.54-$26 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Follow all established personnel and safety policies and procedures
• Setup and maintain product panel assignments in Kahler chemical system
• Circulate, blend and mix products according to recommended rates and procedures
• Load and unload containers, pallets, or materials and products, safely on/off trucks, trailers, or railcars
• Responsible for documentation and accuracy of all inbound and outbound chemical movement
• Responsible for monthly physical counts of chemical inventory and assist office admin to research and reconcile discrepancies
• Responsible for daily maintenance, cleanliness and compliance with state and federal regulations of equipment and facilities
• Attend continuing education courses to maintain a quality level of knowledge for the products, Kahler system, regulations, and customer relations

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Leadership Characteristics

• Self-motivating personality as well as team building skills
• Demonstrates ability to interact effectively with management, employees and customers.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• Strong time management, administrative, and organizational skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

This job operates in both an office atmosphere and out in the field. The nature of the business may require extended hours.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and listen. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift products and supplies up to 50 pounds.

Travel

The employee may be required to travel to other facilities in The Equity trade area, conferences, educational opportunities, and other job-related activities.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.

The Equity is an independent ag cooperative headquartered in Effingham, Illinois and has over 600 employees. Our market area currently includes 22 locations and covers central Illinois and southwest Indiana. The Equity has five divisions including: Agronomy, Grain, Feed & Livestock, Energy, and two Retail Stores, plus a Precision Agronomy dealership as well as a cutting-edge drone sprayer business. The Equity’s mission is to deliver value to our customers through operational excellence, providing information, exploring opportunities, and supporting profitable roles for producers.

Benefits Overview

• Paid vacation, 6 days Paid Time for All, 8 paid holidays, 3 paid floating holidays
• 401k match up to 6%
• One week paid Parental Leave
• Referral Program
• Company Incentive Program
• Medical, dental, and vision
• Paid Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

Effingham Equity shall not be liable for, shall not pay, and expressly rejects and disclaims any and all responsibility or liability for any commission, expense, fee or cost claimed or charged by any recruitment or employment agency, firm, or company in connection with the employment of any candidate selected by Effingham Equity for the position described above unless a written contract is executed by Effingham Equity and such employment agency, firm or company before Effingham Equity makes an offer of employment to such candidate