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Keystone Cooperative, Inc.; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Career growth opportunities

Employee discounts & perks

Job summary

Keystone Cooperative, Inc. in Indianapolis, IN, is seeking a Hub Operations Assistant to help the Hub Manager manage the dry fertilizer hub.

You will work across the Agronomy and Grain departments, supporting operations, maintenance, and accounting functions in Greensboro, NC. You will unload fertilizer, operate heavy equipment, maintain facilities, enter outbound orders, and organize records while communicating with branch managers, headquarters staff, and customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Operations background preferred.
• Experience with maintenance and facility management is a plus.
• Ability to learn company software and use computers effectively.

Responsibilities

• Unload fertilizer from trains and semi-trailers into hub compartments.
• Safely operate heavy equipment including pay-loaders, forklifts, and trucks.
• Maintain facility and equipment: cleaning, greasing, painting, light repairs.
• Enter orders for outbound loading of products onto trailers and carts.
• Organize paperwork and computer documents.
• Communicate with branch managers, HQ staff, and customers as needed.
• Perform operations in the company accounting program.

Skills

Preventative maintenance knowledge

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Mathematical problem-solving

Ability to work without supervision

Team collaboration

Fertilizer knowledge (helpful)

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job Description Position Overview:

This position is responsible for assisting the Hub Manager with the operations, maintenance, and accounting that are associated with the successful performance of the dry fertilizer hub. The time spent performing each of the following tasks will vary every day and depending on the season. This position will work between the Agronomy and Grain departments during the appropriate times of year.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Unload fertilizer from train cars and semi-trailers to store it in the appropriate compartment of the hub
• Safely operate heavy equipment including, but not limited to pay-loaders, fork-lifts, and pick-up trucks
• Facility and equipment maintenance including, but not limited to cleaning, inspecting, greasing, lubricating, painting, and light mechanical, electrical, and carpentry work
• Enter orders into the computer system for outbound loading of straight or blended products, onto semi-trailers, tender trucks, and spreader carts
• Organize paperwork and computer documents
• Communicate with managers and personnel from the serviced branches and headquarters along with some customers
• Perform operations in company computer accounting program

Skills and Qualifications:

• Knowledge of preventative maintenance routines and facility management (i.e., maintenance, sanitation, etc.) is preferred
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills including the ability to work well with others
• Strong ability to pay attention to detail and multitask
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and capable of learning company specific software
• Strong math, mechanical, and electrical problem-solving skills
• Ability to work without supervision
• Ability to focus on work despite multiple interruptions
• Knowledge of fertilizers is helpful but not required

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• Operations background preferred

Physical Requirements:

Working at heights via climbing ladders and crossing catwalks (65 feet off the ground)

At Keystone Cooperative, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Our offerings include:

• Health & Wellness: Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus wellness programs to keep you feeling your best.
• Financial Security: Competitive 401(k) with company match, life insurance, and disability coverage.
• Paid Time Off: Generous time off with pay to recharge and spend with loved ones.
• Career Growth: Training, development opportunities, and tuition assistance to help you reach your goals.
• Employee Discounts & Perks: Exclusive savings and programs to make life outside of work even better.

Join a team that invests in you - personally and professionally! Keystone Cooperative, Inc. is a 100% farmer-owned cooperative serving customers across Indiana, Ohio, Michigan and Illinois. Centered on the valued relationships that have built and grown the cooperative for 100 years, Keystone specializes in energy, agronomy, grain, animal nutrition, and swine production. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Keystone serves as a center point in local family farms and rural communities, ensuring today's successes and securing tomorrow's opportunities.