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Keystone Cooperative; Rensselaer (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Cooperative, Inc. is seeking an Operations Assistant to support the Hub Manager with daily tasks across the dry fertilizer hub. You will help with loading, equipment maintenance, and data entry while coordinating with Agronomy and Grain teams.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, comfort with heavy equipment, and the ability to multitask in a seasonal environment. Prior experience in facilities is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Operations background preferred.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance routines and facility management is helpful.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Unload fertilizer from train cars and semi-trailers into hub compartments.
• Safely operate heavy equipment including pay-loaders, forklifts, and pickup trucks.
• Perform facility and equipment maintenance (cleaning, inspecting, greasing, lubricating, painting; light electrical and carpentry).
• Enter orders into the computer system for outbound loading onto trailers, tender trucks, and spreader carts.
• Organize paperwork and computer documents.
• Communicate with managers, personnel across branches and headquarters, and some customers.
• Perform operations in company computer accounting program.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Math skills

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Accounting software

Job description

Job DescriptionPosition 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 include but are not limited to:Unload fertilizer from train cars and semi-trailers to store it in the appropriate compartment of the hubSafely operate heavy equipment including, but not limited to pay-loaders, fork-lifts, and pick-up trucksFacility and equipment maintenance including, but not limited to cleaning, inspecting, greasing, lubricating, painting, and light mechanical, electrical, and carpentry workEnter orders into the computer system for outbound loading of straight or blended products, onto semi-trailers, tender trucks, and spreader cartsOrganize paperwork and computer documentsCommunicate with managers and personnel from the serviced branches and headquarters along with some customersPerform operations in company computer accounting programSkills and Qualifications:Knowledge of preventative maintenance routines and facility management (i.e., maintenance, sanitation, etc.) is preferredStrong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills including the ability to work well with othersStrong ability to pay attention to detail and multitaskProficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and capable of learning company specific softwareStrong math, mechanical, and electrical problem-solving skillsAbility to work without supervisionAbility to focus on work despite multiple interruptionsKnowledge of fertilizers is helpful but not requiredEducation and Experience:Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experienceOperations background preferredPhysical Requirements:Working at heights via climbing ladders and crossing catwalks (65 feet off the ground)