General Grain Agronomy Operations Attendant

Keycoop; Newton (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Key Cooperative is seeking a Grain & Agronomy Operations Attendant in Newton, IA. You will handle grain dumping/receiving, monitor moisture and temperature, and assist with plant maintenance and safety programs at the location.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED with 1–3 years related experience. CDL licenses and pest control credentials may be beneficial. The role supports customer service and ensures operations run smoothly with seasonal hours and some weekends.

Qualifications

• Customer service skills to interact with customers and colleagues
• Ability to follow safety protocols and work safely in a grain handling environment
• Experience with plant maintenance tasks is a plus

Responsibilities

• Handle grain dumping and receiving from producers
• Maintain grain inventory moisture and temperatures in silos and tanks
• Perform monthly facility inspections and preventive maintenance
• Support NH3 and dry fertilizer plant operations
• Keep work areas clean and organized, and report issues to Location Manager

Skills

Customer service

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED; 1–3 years related experience

Job description

The Grain & Agronomy Operations Attendant is responsible for grain handling and plant maintenance at the location.

Grain Quality & Handling

• Take responsibility for good grain condition, and monthly facility inspections, as by OSHA inspection standard.
• Maintaining grain inventory moistures and temperatures of silos and tanks.
• Performs the dumping and receiving of producers' grain.

Work Schedules

• Completes all assigned tasks according to work order estimates and their daily work schedule.
• Delivers to customers products and services that are sold by the branch on schedule.
• Displays reliable attendance and schedules time-off with advance notice.
• Able to work additional hours as needed including seasonal hours and some weekends.

Customer Service

• Keeps the Location Manager informed of operational, customer, vendors, or employee issues that may arise.
• Promotes the business with existing and potential customers.
• Projects a positive attitude to customers and employees at all times; exhibits good customer relations skills.

General Maintenance

• Performs required preventative maintenance and have all preventive maintenance reports turned in on time.
• Assist in chemical shed with automated load out system.
• Assist with NH3 plant and dry fertilizer plant.
• Grounds keeping as assigned by location manager.

Safety & Organization

• Cleans up grain spills; assists in keeping all inside and outside work areas extremely neat and orderly.
• Continuously follows the company employee policies, safety guidelines and safety programs established by Key Cooperative.
• Completion of safety reports and required records

Education and/or Experience:

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

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Pest Control Applicators License of grade 7-E would be beneficial.
• Class A CDL with Endorsements, or ability to obtain
• A minimum of a registered technician, or a 1-A applicator's license,or ability to obtain

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About Key Cooperative

Key is a member-owned, rural Iowa cooperative serving agriculture producers.

With locations in 13 communities and 6 counties. Key Cooperative provides Agronomy, Energy, Feed and Grain with a small-town, yet professional feel. Our employees take pride in our identity and they're committed to the success of our owners by delivering innovation, leadership and performance.

If you're looking for a place where you can grow and be proud of what you do each day - you can find this kind of career at Key Cooperative.