Facility Operations

Innovative Ag Services; Masonville (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovative Ag Services in Iowa is seeking a Location Operator to support daily location operations and maintain equipment and facilities for IAS and its member owners. The role includes loading/unloading grain, operating a semi for hauling, and upholding safety standards while contributing to a professional community presence.

The position requires initiative, strong communication, organization, and the ability to handle multiple tasks.

Qualifications

• Must have basic communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and adapt to changing conditions.
• Must obtain 7C Fumigation License.
• Willing to learn and support grain quality and storage decisions.

Responsibilities

• Report to assigned workplace and notify supervisor of absences or lateness.
• Maintain required licenses and physicals for job requirements.
• Assist with loading and unloading grain.
• Operate semi to haul grain when needed.
• Maintain equipment and facilities.
• Assist with work orders and delivery/pickup requests.
• Notify shop tools, inventories, or replacement parts needed.
• Keep warehouse, equipment, and facilities clean.
• Participate in safety and job-related training.
• Follow company safety and conduct policies.
• Create a positive, professional image for customers and the community.
• Fill Anhydrous Tanks and maintain tool bars as needed.
• Be able to assist and carry out blending decisions.
• Accept and carry out other duties from the location manager.

Skills

Initiative

Communication skills

Organization

Math skills

7C Fumigation License

Job description

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
• Assist with the loading and unloading of grain
• Operation of semi to haul grain when needed
• Operation and maintenance of equipment and facilities
• Assists with work orders and requests for delivery and/or pick up to customers and applicators
• Notification of shop tools, inventories of supplies, or replacement parts needed
• Maintain the cleanliness of the warehouse, equipment, and facility 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 for customers and the community
• Filling Anhydrous Tanks and Maintaining Tool Bars as needed
• Be able to assist and carryout blending decisions
• Accept and carry out other assigned duties given by the location manager

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently.
• An 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.
• Obtain 7C Fumigation License
• Willing to learn and minimize grain discounts.
• Help with grain quality and storage decisions.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Adaptability

• Requires static strength to lift, push, pull, or carry objects with a minimum weight of 50 pounds. Also, flexibility to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs. Also, 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.