GRAIN & AGRONOMY OPERATIONS

Nexus Cooperative; Marble Rock (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexus Cooperative is seeking a Grain and Agronomy Operations Associate in Marble Rock, IA. This role involves grain handling duties such as filling and transferring grains, maintaining inventory, and ensuring compliance with safety policies. Candidates should have a High School Diploma and organizational skills. Experience in grain and agronomy is preferred but not mandatory. An excellent opportunity to work within a supportive environment committed to safety and community values.

Qualifications

• Proficient with inventory control systems.
• Thorough understanding of warehouse policies and procedures.
• One year grain and agronomy experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Fill, reclaim, and transfer grains.
• Maintain an accurate running inventory.
• Climb leg and bins for maintenance and inventory.
• Restock supplies and inventory as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Time management skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Inventory control systems

Job description

Job Brief

The Grain and Agronomy Operations Associate will perform duties associated with grain and agronomy within the facility in accordance with safety policies and procedures.

Openings & Location

• Openings: 1
• Location: Marble Rock, IA

Leadership

• Promote an environment and culture that focuses on fulfilling the mission and core values of Nexus.
• Model behaviors that support Nexus mission and core values to be a trusted advisor to our customers and members.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Grain handling includes but is not limited to filling, reclaiming and transferring of grains.
• Maintain an accurate running inventory.
• Climb leg and bins for maintenance and inventory.
• Restock supplies and inventory; place orders as needed.
• Enter purchase order data in the inventory control system.
• Accept, verify, inspect, and record all deliveries according to policy.
• Record, report, and return defective items.
• Process invoices, supplying necessary data to accounting or other appropriate department for payment and recordkeeping.
• Maintain the organization and cleanliness of the warehouse area.
• Handle complaints related to shipments; notify supervisor of any shipping or receiving issues.
• Comply with government regulations and company safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One year grain and agronomy experience preferred but not required.
• Proficient with inventory control systems.
• Thorough understanding of warehouse policies and procedures.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent time management skills.

Physical Requirements

• The employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms.
• Prolonged periods of time standing.
• The employee will need to be able to climb steps and ladders to get to the top of the grain bins and down into pits.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.