Fertilizer Equipment Operator

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC; Mermentau (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Earned Wage Access

Paid time off

Parental leave

Education assistance

Job summary

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is seeking a Fertilizer Equipment Operator to support daily operations in Mermentau, LA. The role focuses on safe operation of a loader to blend dry fertilizer, handling liquids, loading trucks, and assisting with inventory control while delivering reliable service.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; a CDL is preferred, and proficiency in English is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CDL preferred.
• English reading/writing required.
• Familiarity with safety equipment operations.
• Ability to operate heavy machinery and stay alert for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Safe operation of articulating loader to blend dry fertilizer and assist in mixing and pouring dry/liquid elements.
• Assist Fertilizer Manager with inventory controls and loading/unloading of fertilizer trucks.
• Perform daily maintenance and cleaning of the facility; adhere to safety policies.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
• Maintain reliable attendance and follow company procedures.

Skills

Spanish language

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL preferred

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is a leading full-service agronomic solutions provider that's been in business since 1957. Our first location was in West Helena, Arkansas hence the name "Helena". We now have close to 450+ locations nationwide and over 6,000 employees. Our corporate office is located in Collierville, Tennessee, a suburb outside of Memphis. Year after year we rank at the top nationally for volume and sales in our industry. There are many facets to our company including product development, sales, operations, precision technology and manufacturing, just to name a few.

ABOUT THE JOB

The Fertilizer Equipment Operator assists the Fertilizer Manager in daily operations.

WHAT YOUR DAY WILL LOOK LIKE

• Safe operation of articulating loader used to blend dry fertilizer, mixing and pouring of dry and liquid elements for complete fertilizer blends.
• Assist the Fertilizer Manager with mixing and pouring of dry and liquid elements for complete fertilizer blends.
• Daily maintenance and cleaning of fertilizer facility.
• Assists with the loading and unloading of fertilizer trucks.
• Assists Fertilizer Manager with inventory controls.
• Required to drive a company vehicle.
• Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
• Other work-related duties as assigned by leader.
• Reliable and regular attendance is required.
• Follows all company policies and procedures.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• CDL is preferred.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiarity with heavy machinery.
• Knowledgeable in safety equipment operations.
• Understanding of weights and measures, dry and liquid.
• Competent in basic math skills.
• Ability to operate equipment for extended periods of time.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English is required.
• Communicating in Spanish is a valuable skill at Helena.
• Valid U.S. driver's license is required to drive a company vehicle. Must be able to meet all company requirements to drive a Helena vehicle.
• Applicants for positions requiring operation of a moving vehicle or interaction with heavy equipment must meet legal age requirement.

Successful completion of a drug test and background check is required for all positions at Helena.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE JOB

At Helena, safety is our highest priority. We seek out extensive safety measures and put them in place to minimize exposure to anything that could be potentially harmful to our employees.

The work environment for this position is a warehouse/outdoor environment where the noise level is usually moderate to loud and occasionally very loud. In this position, you will work outdoors in all types of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements. When working in the warehouse, you will regularly work around moving equipment/mechanical parts and could be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, chemical and biological hazards, vibrations and a risk of electrical shock.

This position requires you to use your hands for many different tasks and to talk, hear, walk, sit, stand (8 hours a day or more), lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling (up to and including 50lbs or more), reaching overhead (up to and including 25lbs), climbing, gripping, grasping and twisting using hands and wrists, bending and stooping for long periods of time, working below knee levels for short periods of time and working above shoulder level for short periods.

BENEFITS AT HELENA

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance STARTS THE SAME DAY YOU DO!
• Earn up to $3,000 in Reward Dollars from Helena for your Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Helena's robust 401(k) Savings Plan offers you a 100% company-match up to 5% starting on your first day. As your years of service with Helena increase, so does our company-match - up to 10% based on your contribution amount.
• Three-year vesting on company-match with 1,000 hours of service.
• Access your earned pay between paydays through Earned Wage Access (EWA) with DailyPay.
• Employees are eligible for paid time-off and holiday pay.
• Free Term Life Insurance at 1x your annual base pay - paid for by Helena at no cost to you.
• Free Short & Long-Term Disability.
• Up to four weeks of paid Parental Leave.
• Education Assistance.
• And much more!

For more detailed information about our benefits visit us at helenacareers.com/benefits.

Helena supports individuals with disabilities, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Helena is an equal opportunity employer.