Facility Operations & Maintenance

Heartland Co-Op; Traer (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Co-Op is looking for an individual in Traer, IA, for a full-time position responsible for managing commodities like grain, fertilizers, and chemicals. Key duties include receiving, loading, and delivering products, alongside routine maintenance of facilities.

A high school diploma or GED is required, and dependability and adherence to safety protocols are essential. The role involves physical labor including lifting heavy weights and operating machinery.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Dependable and committed to attendance.
• Ability to follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Receive and store commodities properly.
• Load and unload trucks and trailers.
• Assist in maintaining inventory.
• Perform regular upkeep and maintenance.

Skills

Organizational Support

Attendance/Punctuality

Dependability

Safety and Security

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Location: Region 7 - Traer-090 - Traer, IA 50675

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Not Specified

Summary: Responsible for receiving, loading, and delivering commodities and products, including grain, fertilizer, chemicals, seed, feed, and petroleum products, from/to customers and for general upkeep and routine maintenance at Heartland Co‑op facilities by performing the following duties as appropriate for the location.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Receive and properly store commodities and products into the facility.
• Load customer and Heartland Co‑op trucks/trailers with products using an end loader, forklift or by hand.
• Assist with scale operation.
• Assist in conducting and maintaining accurate inventory of commodities and products within the facility.
• Perform routine maintenance and housekeeping in elevators, mix plants, mills, warehouses and shops. Maintain records in the appropriate log book or maintenance program.
• Under Grain:
  • Prepare trailers for loading by opening tarps, inspecting for foreign debris, and sealing the bottom.
  • Load trailers by running grain spout, conveyors, grain vacuums and other loading equipment.
  • Direct grain based on grade to the proper bin.
  • Monitor and record temperature cables, walking flats, track fan usage, monitor bunker storage, monitor grain dryer output and other location‑specific duties to ensure exceptional grain inventory quality.
• Under Rail:
  • Prepare rail/trailer cars for loading by opening lids, inspecting for foreign debris, and sealing the bottom.
  • Load cars/trailers by running grain spout, closing the lid after filling and locking the lid.
  • Inspect locomotive before run to verify specified fuel and that general maintenance is in order.
• Under Agronomy:
  • Assist in scheduling, mixing and loading of liquid/dry fertilizer and chemicals.
  • Assist in ensuring the accuracy of mixing liquid/dry fertilizer and chemicals.
  • Assist in delivery of fertilizer, chemical and seed products to customers or Heartland Co‑op application equipment.
• Under Marine/Barge:
  • Prepare barges for loading by opening lids, inspecting for foreign debris, and checking for leaks.
  • Load barges by running grain spout, closing the lid after filling and locking the lid.
  • Prepare facility for unloading barges by directing conveyor to the proper storage location.
  • Unload barges using backhoe and conveyor system.
  • Gauge barge as directed by facility.
  • Maintain detailed dock logs to ensure all events are recorded in chronological order.
• Cleaning and general housekeeping will be performed during seasonal slow times throughout the facility.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and commercial insurability at all times.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions, work near moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, vibration, and occasional exposure to high, precarious places.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and sometimes moderate.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is frequently required to walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to talk or hear.

Lift Level: Heavy – Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly.

Qualifications

• Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures.
• Attendance/Punctuality – Consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability – Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
• Quantity – Meets productivity standards.
• Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; uses equipment and materials properly.

Education/Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Ability

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small‑group situations to customers and other employees of the organization.

Math Ability

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills

No computer skills needed.

Certificates and Licenses

May be required to maintain a current weighing license and grain grading certificate. Must maintain a valid driver’s license and commercial insurability at all times.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.