Facility Operations Coordinator: Fertilizer & Logistics

FS System; Iowa, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully Funded Pension

401(k) Employer Match

HSA Contributions

Life Insurance

Disability

Identity Protection

Job summary

AgVantage FS in Dewar, IA is seeking a Facility Operations Coordinator to lead fertilizer and chemical facility operations and assist the area operations manager with inventory management, blending, and asset maintenance.

The role emphasizes customer service, accurate invoicing, safe operation of equipment, and collaboration with location managers on planning, scheduling, and product batching sequences for dry and liquid facilities. A CDL and willingness to work extended hours are required.

Qualifications

• Normally requires an Associate’s degree in an applicable field, or the equivalent thereof, and 3 years or more of related work experience to demonstrate knowledge of fertilizer facility operations, elevator operations, and equipment operations
• Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development
• Strong organizational & leadership skills
• Ability to close sales calls, provide agronomic solutions for walk in accounts
• Prefer a general understanding of GROWMARK agronomy facility operations
• Must obtain/have and maintain a valid CDL driver’s license with applicable endorsements, a satisfactory driving record, and the ability to work extended hours during peak production times

Responsibilities

• Provides customer service, billing information, and invoices promptly to maintain inventory accuracy and profitability
• Operates and maintains facility equipment and machinery in a safe, efficient, and economical way
• Assist Plant Manager with fertilizer and crop protection; inventory; ordering; and month end procedures
• Operates product blending equipment and loading/unloading equipment, including trucks
• Collaborates with Location Managers and Crop Specialists on planning, organizing, directing and scheduling work assignments and product batching sequences for dry & liquid facilities
• Completes delivery tickets, transfer tickets, and invoicing for fertilizer and crop protection loads
• Performs equipment and machinery preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and maintenance of the dry & liquid facilities
• Coordinate centralized dispatch functions of dry & liquid facilities
• Assist in sales with prospective accounts and upgrades during the non‑blending season

Skills

Customer service

Inventory management

Equipment operation

Communication

Leadership

Sales ability

Education

Associate’s degree in applicable field

3+ years fertilizer facility operations experience

Tools

CDL driver’s license

Job description

AgVantage FS in Dewar, IA is seeking a Facility Operations Coordinator to lead fertilizer and chemical facility operations and assist the area operations manager with inventory management, blending, and asset maintenance.

The role emphasizes customer service, accurate invoicing, safe operation of equipment, and collaboration with location managers on planning, scheduling, and product batching sequences for dry and liquid facilities. A CDL and willingness to work extended hours are required.