Laborer, General (Seasonal)

FS System; Maquoketa (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully Funded Pension

401(k) & Employer Match

HSA & Employer Contributions

Life Insurance

Disability

Identity Protection

Job summary

AgVantage FS in Maquoketa, IA is seeking a seasonal Laborer, General to assist with daily operations at the retail supply location. Responsibilities include maintaining operations, following maintenance schedules, handling inventory and product distribution, and supporting both full-time and part-time staff.

This role requires a high school diploma, basic business sense, and the ability to lift up to 70 lbs, work in varied weather, and obtain a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and 1+ years of retail work experience.
• Demonstrates basic business principals of inventory management.
• Ability to work with safety and compliance procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain operations at the retail supply location.
• Follow the facility and equipment maintenance schedule.
• Inventory and distribute products.
• Drive and deliver miscellaneous products as requested.
• Stock and move warehouse product and material.
• Assist full-time and part-time operations personnel.
• Support safety and compliance in coordination with location manager.

Skills

Business knowledge

Collaboration

Communication

Customer focus

Decision making

Skill development

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Laborer, General (seasonal) - AgVantage FS - Maquoketa, IA

Company: AgVantage FS

City: Maquoketa

State: IA

AgVantage FS is headquartered in Waverly, Iowa with branches in Northern and Eastern Iowa. AgVantage FS has about 400 employees (including seasonal workers) and approximately 23,000 customers. The cooperative does business in agronomy, energy, precision agronomy, and agri-finance. AgVantage FS is part of the GROWMARK System, an agricultural cooperative serving more than 100,000 customers across North America and Ontario, Canada.

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT

The purpose for this position is to assist in daily operational duties at the facility.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for maintaining operations at retail supply location.
• Follows maintenance schedule of facility and equipment.
• Responsible for inventory and distribution of products.
• Drives and delivers miscellaneous products as requested.
• Stocks and moves warehouse product and material.
• Assists both full-time and part-time operations personnel.
• Maintains the facility and equipment image.
• Assists in obtaining goals by improving efficiency and reducing costs.
• Works with location manager on all safety and compliance issues.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Follows GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.
• May be required to drive and run local errands as needed.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Normally requires a high school diploma or the equivalent thereof, and 1 or more years of retail related work experience to demonstrate knowledge of basic business principals of inventory management and mechanics.
• Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• Frequently required to lift 51-70 lbs as needed.
• Frequently required to work in extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, etc.)
• Frequently exposed to working conditions may include dust, fumes, chemicals, and electrical hazards with appropriate safety measures.
• Will be required to work hours other than those considered “normal” to meet seasonal demands.
• Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK’s policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position.

We are an equal opportunity/Disabled/Protected Veteran Employer. All individuals, regardless of demographic or other background, are encouraged to apply. Further, as a federal, state, and local contractor, we comply with government regulations and executive orders as applicable, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with disability and protected veterans.

Employment is contingent on, among other things, receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.

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SECURING YOUR FUTURE, ONE BENEFIT AT A TIME.

Our benefits packages aredesigned to support every aspect of our employees’ well-being—from health plans to life insurance, robust retirement plans, and more.We provide benefits that meet their needs today while also ensuring a secure future.

Offerings may include, but are not limited to:

• Fully Funded Pension*
• 401(k) & Employer Match
• HSA & Employer Contributions
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• Identity Protection

*The pension plan is subject to individual company participation. Those who do not participate in the pension plan enjoy a higher 401(k) employer match.

**Some benefits are subject to the hiring company.

CANADA

• RRSP
• Life Insurance
• Disability

*Benefit eligibility may be dependent on employment type

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