Grain & Agronomy Operations Technician

Frcoop; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Valley Ag is seeking an Operations (DOT) team member in Wakefield, NE to assist with unloading and delivering grain and agronomy products, perform maintenance, and support blending and loading of chemicals and fertilizers. This role emphasizes safety, reliable paperwork, and adherence to DOT guidelines.

The ideal candidate will hold a High School diploma, a Class A CDL with tanker/HazMat endorsements, and ideally a Commercial Applicator’s License, with strong mechanical and computer

Qualifications

• High School or GED diploma.
• Must be licensed and insurable to drive.
• Preferred to have or be able to obtain a Class A CDL with tanker and HazMat endorsements.
• Preferred to have or be able to obtain a Commercial Applicator’s License.
• Knowledge of DOT or DOT experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner and establish effective working relationships with internal operations and external customers.
• Great basic mechanical skills.
• Works in a way that demonstrates safety is a priority.
• Can plan, prioritize, organize and manage resources in order to accomplish jobs within the defined timetable.
• Must be a self-starter.
• Must have good computer skills.
• Ability to multi-task several assignments simultaneously and establish job priorities.
• Works well with others to achieve a common goal.

Responsibilities

• Help with unloading of grain products for company owned and customer owned trucks.
• Assists in delivery of agronomy products such as fertilizer, chemical and seed to customers.
• Assists in the loading of agronomy products to customer trucks.
• Assists in the receiving of dry/liquid fertilizer, chemicals and seed.
• Provides assistance in the operations of the liquid and dry plant.
• Provides assistance in the scheduling, mixing and loading of liquid/dry fertilizer and chemicals.
• Helps in ensuring the accuracy of mixing chemicals and fertilizers and assists with blender operations.
• Drives company owned trucks for the purpose of transferring grain and agronomy products.
• Drives tender trucks to supply CVA custom application equipment.
• If certified, serves as back-up for custom applicators.
• Assists with the train loads going out.
• Assists in monitoring and maintaining grain quality.
• Conducts and helps manage grain and agronomy inventory.
• Monitors and keeps supervisor apprised of inventory levels.
• Assists with scale operations.
• Performs general maintenance of buildings, equipment and vehicles; including necessary documentation.
• Assists in ensuring that paperwork is completed accurately and timely.
• Responsible for housekeeping duties.
• Assists other divisions and locations as needed.
• Maintains and promotes a safe work environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Basic mechanical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

High School or GED diploma

Class A CDL with tanker and HazMat endorsements

Commercial Applicator’s License

Knowledge of DOT regulations

Job description

Central Valley Ag is seeking an Operations (DOT) team member in Wakefield, NE to assist with unloading and delivering grain and agronomy products, perform maintenance, and support blending and loading of chemicals and fertilizers. This role emphasizes safety, reliable paperwork, and adherence to DOT guidelines.

The ideal candidate will hold a High School diploma, a Class A CDL with tanker/HazMat endorsements, and ideally a Commercial Applicator’s License, with strong mechanical and computer