Grain & Agronomy Operations Specialist

Central Valley Ag; Clifton, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Valley Ag, an agricultural cooperative, seeks an Operations employee in Clifton to support unloading, loading, and delivery of grain and agronomy products. You will assist in fertilizer and chemical handling, while helping maintain grain quality and inventory, with emphasis on safety and efficient operations.

The role requires driving duties, basic mechanical skills, and the ability to work across teams in a fast-paced environment. Local travel may be involved at CA sites.

Qualifications

• High School or GED diploma.
• Must be licensed and insurable to drive.
• CDL with tanker and HazMat endorsements preferred.
• Commercial Applicator’s License preferred.
• DOT knowledge preferred.
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner and establish effective working relationships.
• Great basic mechanical skills.
• Safety is a priority and promotes a safe work environment.
• Plan, prioritize, organize and manage resources to meet deadlines.
• Self-starter and able to work with others to achieve goals.

Responsibilities

• Assist unloading grain and customer trucks.
• Deliver agronomy products to customers.
• Load agronomy products onto customer trucks.
• Receive dry and liquid fertilizer, chemicals and seed.
• Support liquid and dry plant operations.
• Schedule, mix and load fertilizer and chemicals.
• Assist blender operations and ensure accuracy of mixes.
• Operate company trucks to transfer products.
• Back-up for custom applicators when certified.
• Assist with train loads and inventory management.
• Monitor grain quality and inventory levels.
• Maintain paperwork and housekeeping; promote safety.

Skills

CDL with tanker HazMat

Mechanical skills

Safety minded

Communication

Computer skills

Self-starter

Team player

Multi-tasking

Driver license

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Commercial Applicator’s License

DOT compliance

Job description

Central Valley Ag, an agricultural cooperative, seeks an Operations employee in Clifton to support unloading, loading, and delivery of grain and agronomy products. You will assist in fertilizer and chemical handling, while helping maintain grain quality and inventory, with emphasis on safety and efficient operations.

The role requires driving duties, basic mechanical skills, and the ability to work across teams in a fast-paced environment. Local travel may be involved at CA sites.