Fertilizer Manager

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC; Bethel (Berks County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Earned Wage Access (DailyPay)

Paid time off & holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is seeking a Fertilizer Manager to supervise branch fertilizer operations, including inventory, bulk storage, and blending of liquid and dry fertilizers. The role includes delivering technical training to the sales team and assisting the Branch Manager with market development.

The position requires knowledge of fertilizer products, welding and mechanical skills, and a valid U.S. driver's license.

Qualifications

• Requires a thorough understanding of fertilizer products, blending, logistics and marketing strategies.
• Leadership experience required.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations.

Responsibilities

• Purchases fertilizer and maintains inventory control.
• Manages bulk storage for tank farm.
• Ensures regulatory compliance of fertilizer equipment.
• Directs the blending of liquid and dry fertilizers.
• Analyzes product profitability and efficient utilization of company-owned equipment.
• Assists the Branch Manager in developing marketing plans to maximize fertilizer income.
• Provides technical training to the branch sales team.
• May be required to drive a company vehicle.
• Manages other team members.
• Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.

Skills

Leadership

DOT regulations

Engine & pump repair

Welding

Marketing

English proficiency

Spanish helpful

Driver's license

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is an innovator and service provider for agricultural and professional markets in the United States and around the world. We are one of America's only retailers and distributors with expertise in formulation, research and development, precision technology, data solutions, professional application and manufacturing. For nearly 70 years our people have been driven to provide sustainable solutions that help feed, clothe and fuel the world. With over 450+ locations nationwide and over 6,000 employees we rank among the top agricultural service companies in volume and sales of agricultural products and services.

ABOUT THE JOB

The Fertilizer Manager supervises and coordinates the activities of the branch fertilizer operations team including the fertilizer set up team and the Truck Drivers. This position is also responsible for fertilizer inventory, bulk storage, tank farm operations, blending of liquid and dry fertilizers and delivery and set-up for customers. This manager will also assist the Branch Manager in our fertilizer markets and provide technical training to the sales team.

WHAT YOUR DAY WILL LOOK LIKE

• Purchases fertilizer and maintains inventory control.
• Manages bulk storage for tank farm.
• Ensures regulatory compliance of fertilizer equipment.
• Directs the blending of liquid and dry fertilizers.
• Analyzes product profitability and efficient utilization of company-owned equipment.
• Assists the Branch Manager in developing marketing plans to maximize fertilizer income.
• Provides technical training to the branch sales team.
• May be required to drive a company vehicle.
• Manages other members of the team.
• 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.
• Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Three years of relevant work experience is required.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• A thorough understanding of fertilizer products, blending, logistics and marketing strategies is required.
• Leadership experience.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations.
• Knowledge of small engine and pump repair.
• Welding experience.
• Marketing experience.
• 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 and must meet all company requirements to drive a Helena vehicle.
• Computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office are required.
• Applicants for positions requiring operation of a moving vehicle or interaction with heavy equipment must meet the legal age requirement.

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

BEING A LEADER AT HELENA

At Helena, our leaders are expected to demonstrate the same qualities that we value in our employees -- integrity, passion and accountability. In this leadership role, you will be responsible for overseeing other team members. This includes carrying out leadership responsibilities such as interviewing, hiring, training and coaching employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees and addressing complaints and resolving problems by following all of Helena's policies, procedures and applicable laws.

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.
• Up to four weeks of paid Parental Leave.
• Education Assistance.
• And much more!

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

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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.