Facility Operations

Innovative Ag Services; Iowa; On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovative Ag Services in Monona, IA is seeking a location operations helper to keep our rural location moving. You will support daily operations, assist with equipment and facility maintenance, and help our farmers, customers, and neighbors stay productive.

The role requires mechanical aptitude, willingness to obtain a Class A CDL, and the ability to follow safety procedures. You will perform physically demanding tasks and work with a supportive team in a rural agribusiness environment.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude with understanding of mechanical, hydraulics, and piping systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively, written or oral.
• Organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• CDL Class A required or willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Report to assigned workplace on time and notify supervisor of lateness or absences.
• Maintain required licenses, physicals, etc. to perform job requirements.
• Repair and perform preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Operate and maintain equipment and facilities.
• Assist with distribution of farm supply products and grain when assigned.
• Notify shop tools, inventories, or replacement parts needed.
• Maintain cleanliness of shop and warehouse areas.
• Participate in safety and job-related training programs.
• Follow company policies regarding safety and conduct.
• Create a positive, professional image to customers and community.
• Carry out other duties as assigned by location manager.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Initiative

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Math skills

Education

Class A CDL

Tools

Hydraulics

Piping systems

Machine maintenance

Job description

Your work matters here. Join the IAS team in Monona, IA and put your hands-on skills to work keeping our local ag community moving while supporting the farmers, customers, and neighbors we’re proud to serve.

Primary Objective

To provide daily location operations support in an efficient and safe manner. Maintain location equipment and facilities for the benefit of IAS and its member owners.

Major Accountabilities

The following duties are typical for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

• Report to assigned workplace at time specified; report late arrivals or absences to supervisor prior to start time
• Maintain required licenses, physicals, etc. necessary to perform job requirements
• Repairs and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment
• Operation and maintenance of equipment and facilities
• Assist with the distribution of farm supply products and grain when assigned
• Notification of shop tools, inventories of supplies, or replacement parts needed
• Maintain cleanliness of shop and warehouse areas in which you are working
• Participate in safety and job-related training programs provided by the company
• Follow company policies and procedures regarding safety and conduct
• Create a positive, professional image to customers and community
• Accept and carry out other assigned duties given by location manager

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Mechanical aptitude including basic understanding of mechanical, hydraulics, and piping systems and knowledge of various machines and tools including their design, use, repair, and maintenance.
• Displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently.
• Ability to communicate information or ideas effectively in written or oral form
• Ability to organize, deal with change effectively, and work on multiple tasks concurrently
• Possess math skills when performing basic operations
• Must possess or be willing to obtain Class A CDL

Physical Requirements/Environmental Adaptability

• Requires static strength to lift, push, pull, or carry objects with a minimum weight of 50 pounds
• Flexibility to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs
• Trunk strength and ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time
• Climbing is involved in this position
• Some tasks involve repetitive motion
• Agricultural Environment - Possible exposure to seasonal weather, outdoor conditions, and agriculture products
• Personal Protective Equipment may be required for some tasks