General Laborer

River Valley Cooperative; Camp Grove (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

River Valley Cooperative in Camp Grove, Illinois is hiring a General Laborer for full-time work on day shift. You will assist with grain handling, agronomy operations, and general maintenance in a hands-on role that requires physical strength and ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading trucks, operating grain elevators, crop scouting, fertilizer and chemical applications, equipment maintenance, and keeping accurate records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in agriculture or related field preferred.
• Basic computer skills are needed.
• Valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with grain handling operations, including loading and unloading trucks, operating grain elevators, and maintaining grain storage facilities.
• Support agronomy operations by assisting with fertilizer and chemical applications, crop scouting, and equipment maintenance.
• Perform general maintenance tasks, such as repairing equipment, cleaning work areas, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
• Operate machinery and equipment, such as tractors, forklifts, and other farm implements, following proper procedures and safety guidelines.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient and timely completion of tasks.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, inventory levels, and equipment maintenance.
• Attend cooperative meetings and work to improve personal skills and knowledge.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Driver's license

Physical strength

Agriculture experience preferred

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Camp Grove - Speer, IL 61479

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: $18.00 - $21.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Day Shift

Job Category: General Labor

As a General Laborer, you will be responsible for assisting with various tasks related to grain handling, agronomy operations, and general maintenance. This is a hands‑on role that requires physical strength and the ability to work in various weather conditions.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist with grain handling operations, including loading and unloading trucks, operating grain elevators, and maintaining grain storage facilities.
• Support agronomy operations by assisting with fertilizer and chemical applications, crop scouting, and equipment maintenance.
• Perform general maintenance tasks, such as repairing equipment, cleaning work areas, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
• Operate machinery and equipment, such as tractors, forklifts, and other farm implements, following proper procedures and safety guidelines.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient and timely completion of tasks.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, inventory levels, and equipment maintenance.
• Attend cooperative meetings and work to improve personal skills and knowledge.

Note: This job description is not intended to be exhaustive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

QualificationsWhat You’ll bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in agriculture or a related field preferred
• Basic computer skills
• Valid driver’s license

Working Conditions:

May be exposed to dust, noise, heat, cold, ag chemicals, and vapors, and moving machinery. May be required to work long hours in season, as well as work outdoors in all types of weather conditions.

Benefits:

For information about our benefits package, please visit our website at https://www.rivervalleycoop.com/careers.