Laborer, General (Seasonal)

Phase2 Technology; Van Horne (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

New Century FS in Ames, Iowa, is seeking an Operations Assistant to support daily retail supply activities at the facility. You will assist with inventory control, product distribution, and customer service while following safety and maintenance schedules.

Role requires a valid drivers license and willingness to obtain forklift certification and CDL, with the ability to lift up to 100 pounds and work extended hours as business needs arise.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Valid drivers license with a clean driving record is required.
• Willingness to obtain forklift certificate and CDL.
• Strong communication, teamwork and customer focus are essential.
• Ability to move up to 100 pounds and work extended hours if needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with operations at the retail supply location.
• Follow maintenance schedule of facility and equipment.
• Assist with inventory and distribution of products.
• Drive and deliver miscellaneous products as requested.
• Stock and move warehouse product and material.
• Assist both full-time and part-time operations personnel.
• Maintain the facility, equipment, and company image.
• Find ways to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Coordinate with location manager on safety and compliance issues.

Skills

Business knowledge

Collaboration

Communication

Customer focus

Decision making

Skill development

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certificate

CDL

Job description

New Century FS is headquartered in Ames, Iowa withbranches across Central to Northwest Iowa and Southeast South Dakota. New Century FS employs approximately 330employees (including seasonal workers) and serves over 13,000 customers. Providing quality solutions to be the first clear choice as your partner for long-term success, New Century FS offers energy, agronomy, agri-finance, precision agriculture, nutrient management, feed, grain, and turf products and services. New CenturyFS 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 assisting with operations at retail supply location.

Follows maintenance schedule of facility and equipment.

Assists with 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, equipment, and company image.

Assists in obtaining goals by improving efficiency and reducing costs.

Provides excellent customer service.

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. Demonstrates the FS Way Standards: Trust, Responsiveness, Excellence, Expertise and Solution Focused.

May be required to drive and run local errands as needed.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

Occasionally exposed or required to:

• Extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, etc.)
• Noisy conditions
• Working conditions may include dust, fumes, chemicals, and electrical hazards, requiring utilization of appropriate safety measures
• May be required to work at varying heights
• Move up to 100 pounds

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.

REQUIREMENTS

Normally requires a high school diploma or the equivalent thereof.

Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.

Ability to work extended hours as business conditions warrant.

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record. Must be willing to obtain and maintain a forklift certificate and a CDL.

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.